Mid 2012 just arrived

[FyerFyer]

Hi guys

As title said my MBPmid2012 arrived today.

Next step is to update the ssd and ram. Ive been looking on amazon today and they've got some great deals on at the mo. Im looking at a crucial mx500, have heard the Samsungs may be better, but only slightly? In addition the evo range have had issues with my MBP model...

Finally, Im a bit stuck as to what ram brand to choose. Ill be buying one 8gb piece which I hope to match later in the year but also any recommendations on brand would be fantastic for this too.

Thanks guys

 

[Audit13]

I used 2 x 8 GB Crucial DDR3L in a mid-2012 13" with a Samsung Evo 850. No problems and it's been used in this configuration for over 2 years.

I have used Adata, Corsair, Patriot, Samsung, Crucial, Intel, and OCZ in various 13" and 15" MBPs over the years and never ran into any compatibility issues in any of them.

 

[FyerFyer]

Thanks

I think Im going for a crucial mx500 and an 8gb crucial stick. Out of interest is 1600the fastest ddr3 speed that will work in my laptop?

 

[Audit13]

You can use faster ram but it would be a waste in my opinion. You may get higher speeds in benchmark tests but the higher speed isn't necessarily noticeable in daily use.

 

[FyerFyer]

ok thanks

Ill be using it for music production so trying to make it as strong as possible, however Im not even sure the higher speeds are even compatible with my 2012

 

[Audit13]

The ram may run at a higher speed but there's no guarantee it will make any difference with the software.

The mid-2012 originally came with ddr3L 1600 so I would stick with that. You can't overclock the CPU so it may not matter.

 

[keysofanxiety]

13” or 15”?

 

[FyerFyer]

Its the 13' mid 2012

 

[Mendota]

Great for you. This is the one that I have and it runs perfectly. I got really nice cover for it, and I use a Samsung drive. Have fun.

 

[FyerFyer]

Great for you. This is the one that I have and it runs perfectly. I got really nice cover for it, and I use a Samsung drive. Have fun.

Cool, which cover did you go for?

 

[Mendota]

I found this one on Amazon. They make all kind of designs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BKYKT99/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[FyerFyer]

I found this one on Amazon. They make all kind of designs.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BKYKT99/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07__o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cool, thanks!

 

[Audit13]

I used this case cover on it in black: https://www.amazon.ca/Easygoby-Frosted-Silky-Smooth-Soft-Touch-Non-Retina/dp/B00KFDL0XS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1548511883&sr=8-3&keywords=a1278+case

The Apple logo shines through quite nicely