Ram upgrade

[fezzaben]

Hi people, can anyone answer this question. Ive just aquired a 8gb ram stick for my mbp 13.3" .
So the 2gb stick then a kingston 8gb. Am i likely to run into any problems. I know ram should be brand matched but obviously a freebies u cant grumble.

Any advise welcome

 

[Dweez]

Please provide more detail about the MBP, such as which Model Identifier shows up in Apple -> About This Mac -> More Info -> System Report -> Hardware Overview (assuming you are running Lion).

 

[fezzaben]

Processor 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5
Memory 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
Graphics Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB
Software Mac OS X Lion 10.7.4 (11E53)

hope this helps the kingston ram product number is KVR1333D3S9/8G

 

[Dweez]

Something more along the lines of this:

 

[brand]

Something more along the lines of this:

He posted all the information you need, why do you need a screenshot? The 13" MBP 2.5GHz i5 is the 2011 model.

 

[InlawBiker]

That is the correct RAM type and speed, which is all that's really important.

I would have no problem mixing them at all. I don't believe you would get dual-channel but so what, 10GB is better than 4!

If you want to play it safe I would try it in this order.

1. Remove the bottom of the laptop per the instructions.
2. Remove both 2G modules, install the 8G module.
3. Boot and test, make sure it reports 8G memory.
4. Install the 8 + 2 = 10. Again make sure it works.
5. Replace the bottom cover.
6. Rock on!

 

[yusukeaoki]

There are benefits for putting same RAM brands and size, but depending on your use, you cant even tell.

 

[fezzaben]

Fanks everyone for the tips ill be Putting it in later today. Oh and if batman arkham asylum runs well on 4gb i wonder how good it will be on 10gb any guesses

 

[l..k]

fezzaben would you please post if the 8G ram module works in your mac?

I believe it do and I am going to buy 2 such modules for my mac (with the same Sandy Bridge i5 CPU).

So if by any chance it does not work, please write back.
Thanks!