Upgrading RAM on Macbook 15inch mid2012, max 8GB?

[Jess112]

Hi there

Would like some advice on upgrading my RAM on my macbook 15inch mid2012 model, i am needing more ram for intensive video editing tasks on the go so currently considering the option of upgrading my ram from 8GB to 16GB

I spoke to Apple about this but they said 'strongly advises against this' as 'MAX is 8GB', although from research i have seen a lot of people still upgrading to 16GB. And I wonder if they are advising from following their policies or if it will actually be a hardware threat to the macbook?

Any advice on best/priced websites to buy the RAM from or if it is a bad idea to upgrade in general and leave it at 8GB?

Thanks

 

[GGJstudios]

The Apple rep is wrong. There is no reason not to upgrade to 16GB of RAM, if you need it. It works perfectly well, with zero problems. Apple has a history of conservative statements regarding the maximum RAM in Mac models. Many, if not most of the recent Macs with user-serviceable RAM can easily handle more RAM than Apple states is the maximum.

You can find specs on all Apple products, including maximum RAM:

• By visiting EveryMac.com: Actual Maximum RAM
• By selecting your model on the Crucial Memory Advisor™ Tool to find RAM information
• By using Mactracker
• By entering your serial number here to find specs for your model. (Be aware that some models can use more RAM than Apple shows. Check EveryMac to verify actual usable RAM.)

 

[Jess112]

Thanks for your well thought out reply, really appreciate that, I was looking on the websites you linked.

Is there a specific tech brand for RAM to recommend? -
I was looking at this, Crucial , though OWC seems really reputable as well

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=446C5311A5CA7304

 

[GGJstudios]

Thanks for your well thought out reply, really appreciate that, I was looking on the websites you linked.

Is there a specific tech brand for RAM to recommend? -
I was looking at this, Crucial , though OWC seems really reputable as well

http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=446C5311A5CA7304

There are many reputable brands, any one of which will work fine. Unless you're buying a really cheap brand, RAM is RAM, for the most part. Make sure it has a decent warranty, as occasionally you can get a bad RAM chip from anyone.

 

[Yahooligan]

FWIW, I'm running Corsair Vengeance 2x8GB in my mid-2012 without issue.

 

[foxkoneko]

I got 16gb on my early 2011 15inch so it'd be weird if the later one couldn't handle that

 

[hallux]

FWIW, I'm running Corsair Vengeance 2x8GB in my mid-2012 without issue.

Same config as me. Been working for a year and then some without issue.

For reference, this is the memory I have in mine.. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0076W9Q5A/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Jess112]

Thanks I bit the bullet and bought the crucial ones! I'm going to get a Phillips screw driver #00

I was watching their installation guide video and the woman said to use an ESB strap to prevent electrical discharge or something?

Do I also need this? Any safety precautions also (so I don't damage the MacBook)I need to take if I don't have the strap?

Thanks