upgrade RAM to 8 gigs at 1333 mHz

[toughluck]

Hey does anyone know if the mid 2010 macbook pro will utilize the extra speed of the ram?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

It won't take advantage of 1333 MHz RAM, as the bus is limited to 1066 MHz.

 

[Hellhammer]

It will be clocked to 1066MHz as the memory controller doesn't support faster speeds.

 

[toughluck]

It will be clocked to 1066MHz as the memory controller doesn't support faster speeds.

K thats what i thought but that sucks. Is any safe way to change that?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

K thats what i thought but that sucks. Is any safe way to change that?

No, as it would entail replacing the hardware, meaning the logic board.

 

[Hellhammer]

K thats what i thought but that sucks. Is any safe way to change that?

The memory controller is integrated into the CPU and the CPU is soldered onto the logic board, so no, not really. Besides, faster RAM provides nearly no performance increase at all

 

[toughluck]

The memory controller is integrated into the CPU and the CPU is soldered onto the logic board, so no, not really. Besides, faster RAM provides nearly no performance increase at all

So is it basically impossible to upgrade the processor?

 

[simsaladimbamba]

So is it basically impossible to upgrade the processor?

Not if you can solder. But in practicality, yes, it is impossible to change a soldered CPU, as it is not socketed.

 

[Hellhammer]

So is it basically impossible to upgrade the processor?

For normal user, yes. You would need some serious tools so basically, unless you work in a computer repair shop or something, you can't do it.

 

[RedReplicant]

It will not even boot with the DDR3 1333 ram in it. I found out the hard way.

 

[Jasonx82]

It will not even boot with the DDR3 1333 ram in it. I found out the hard way.

2x4gb OCZ DDR3 1333 boots for me just fine! I'd get the 1333 so if you ever do get another machine that does support it you can just swap it

 

[RedReplicant]

2x4gb OCZ DDR3 1333 boots for me just fine! I'd get the 1333 so if you ever do get another machine that does support it you can just swap it

Yes, that would be the reason I tried it but the 2010 13" MBPs will not boot with 1333 ram.

 

[toughluck]

Yes, that would be the reason I tried it but the 2010 13" MBPs will not boot with 1333 ram.

are you sure you didnt mess up? i called apple to make sure before i bought it and they said it should work fine

 

[RedReplicant]

are you sure you didnt mess up? i called apple to make sure before i bought it and they said it should work fine

I am sure and if you search around you will probably find a list of what machines the DDR3 1333 will boot with and what you will need 1066 to boot with.

 

[kendrickhphoto]

Yes, that would be the reason I tried it but the 2010 13" MBPs will not boot with 1333 ram.

That's weird my 2009 boots with it just fine.

 

[zenio]

Speaking of speed, when I purchased my BTO 2010 core i7 MBP from the Apple Online store, the ram upgrade prices were the same +/- $10.00 as the going rate at newegg and others. Therefore I upgraded to 8GB upon ordering. Recently I installed an OCZ Vertex 2 and now it's really fast.

At this point, I'm very happy with it's performance and plan to just use it and enjoy it

 

[netsurfz]

Searched, googled.

I'm assuming that MBP2009 will boot with 1333 MHz RAM installed.

But MBP2010 will not boot with 1333 MHz RAM installed?