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Recommendations on RAM and SSD upgrade for my 2011 Pro?

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nizmoz

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Guys, I am looking to upgrade my new just purchased today MBP 15" 2011. I currently have a 750gb HD, and 4gb of ram.

What is the fastest, best ram and SSD you guys recommend I get that works reliable with this machine? I will be doing video editing, photo editing, so I will need some processing power no doubt and speed.

Also I see some say 16gb is max? I saw 8gb on the site but I guess it's possible? Any info would be great!
 
I don't care how hardcore gamer/photoshop you are, you won't notice the difference between 1333 and 1600 RAM. Your WEI scores will go up, but that's about it.

8 gb vs 16 gb is based on your needs. No one knows your needs but you.

SSD is kinda the same thing. I'd go with a cheap 64 GB SATA III SSD as a boot drive with common applications, and the 750 gb as media drive. There's no need to go all out and shell out a grand for a 512 SATA SSD if all you're going to do is put music, photos, videos, and games on there.
 
2hvy4grvty said:
you won't notice the difference between 1333 and 1600 RAM
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as for ram - get the cheapest 8gb laptop module kit that you can find. i would keep an eye on newegg daily memory deals. i would also recommend that you simply buy based on the frequency that your mbp was shipped with...in this case 1333mhz.
 
I went ahead and purchased the $50 gskill kit from newegg that was on sale for $20 off. 1333mhz and people were recommending it. I was going to get the HyperX but for $60 more didn't think it was worth it.
 
The fastest SSD? OCZ Vertex 3 Maxiops. No doubt.

You'll loose some battery life though.
 
Newegg and Amazon has 8GB for cheap prices under $100.
Apple only says 8GB max on MBP's although the Sandy Bridge Technology lets you put 16GB MAX. Although 16GB means more money.
Nearly $1.6K...
 
Yep, going to get a SSD for it, but haven't decided what yet and how much space I can live with.
 
From newegg, i ordered 8 GB of G Skill DDR3 1333 mhz for $74.99 with free shipping. I'm pretty sure it's down to 69.99, so go check it out. I installed it before i booted the computer up for the first time and it works perfectly.
 
ABadSanta said:
From newegg, i ordered 8 GB of G Skill DDR3 1333 mhz for $74.99 with free shipping. I'm pretty sure it's down to 69.99, so go check it out. I installed it before i booted the computer up for the first time and it works perfectly.
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it just got off sale for $50, OP scooped up a kit before it expired.
 
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