For use case testing we used an alienware 15 r3, equipped with an intel core. With 4 gb its still decent for basic use, but even for basic use its not as good as 8 gb. I really dont want to spend 2k on a computer that cant play games. Excellent for windows and macos systems and entrylevel gaming. Previous 15inch models could not be upgraded beyond their default 16 gb of ram.
When i boot up into mswindows10 it only uses about 3gb. I can tell you that it is more than capable of editing 4k in final cut. I am tempted to try to get another year out of my macbook before i get a new one and was thinking about updating to catalina. With a new ssd and 8 gb of ram, my 4 year old macbookpro runs. Heres a guide to how much ram your laptop needs laptop mag. This causes confusion among customers, in choosing 8gb vs 16gb ram macbook pro. Mar 30, 2017 macbook pro, macbook pro 17inch, macbook pro 15inch, glossy 3 gb. Apple knocked off the 4gb ram option for the macbook air and pro, in order to make them futureproof as the software requirements are increasing day by day. Purchased this for my 2012 macbook pro to upgrade it from a. Opt for 8gb of ram if you want decent performance on less. I am looking to buy a macbook pro for when i am the road. The actual maximum ram of each macbook pro is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a macbook pro in order to determine its ram capacity, and more if you are not sure which macbook pro you have, and the model identifier and emc number. Your ram memory is completely wiped every time you shut your computer off. For windows and macbooks, however, you should think about.
If you have not yet bought the macbook air then i would suggest that you go for the macbook pro retina 2015 with force touch. The benefits of a 32gb mac for average users the mac. Note that the increase to 16 gb from 8 gb is very marginal. Macbook pro is even more powerful with the latest intel core 2 duo processor. Will upgrading ram on my macbook pro significantly improve. My home studio is a 10 year old win7, i5 processor, running at 2. Dec 10, 2010 this is my first time changing ram, and i did it in 5 minutes. The 8gb of ram is a great specification in 2020 but in 5 years. I still am using my 2009 macbook pro because i could put 8 gb ram in it, so as a secondary machine its quite decent.
Looking to buy a macbook air asap but the local stores only show the 4gb models. The extra ram will be helpful, but it depends really on the game. If you have a 2010 macbook pro core2duo, then you are in luck and you can upgrade to 16gb ram. I have read that the maximum officially supported ram on a macbook pro is 4 gigs. Aug 06, 2011 the extra ram will be helpful, but it depends really on the game. The ssd is also making your macbook pro better resistant to shocks. If the bank account permits, then purchase the 16 gb, if not i think you will find the 8 gb will not be that much of a handicap look at this diagram of the affect of ram and ssd. I got an amazing deal on 8gb of ram so i had to jump on it. Apple macbook pro 4gb laptops for sale in stock ebay. I have also read, that the maximum unofficially supported ram is 8 gigs. Software system requirements are elevating day by day, and your macbook pro wont be able to withstand after 34 years of usage.
Memory card specifications double data rate small outline dual inline memory module ddr3 format 67. Macbook pro inch, mid 2012 number of memory slots 2. With a new ssd and 8 gb of ram, my 4 year old macbookpro. When it comes to memory, macbook air ram, and that of its counterpart, come at a standard 23mhz 8gb of ram, which equals good laptop memory. Lets go over different situations and the right amount of ram for your computer in each. This is a simple test i made with my imac 27 to compare the speed of 8gb ram vs 16gb ram. I would say you better spend the money on the solid state drive. When its time to choose a new macbook air, macbook pro, or mac mini, you need to know if 4gb of memory ram will be enough for you. Boost your macs speed and prolong its useful life with easy. With a ssd is it still important getting 8 gb ram over 4.
I was about to buy a new macbook pro, as i felt the performance was seriously beginning to drop on my 3 4 year old model. Most current macs ship with 4 or 8 gigabytes gb of ram. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram macbook pro models. Hey i added 16 gigs to my early 2011 macbook pro and did it everincreasing performance. How to upgrade ram in macbook pro 17 2011 16gb install. Apple 16 macbook pro with touch bar, 9thgen 8core intel i9 2. Get 3% daily cash with apple card, or get special financing. Macbook pro 17inch, late 2011 and macbook pro 17inch, early 2011 number of memory slots. Configuration of the macbook pro ram accommodates select i7 intel core processors, and gives the device sufficient power. Up to 200gb of storage2 and 2gb of ram make the macbook pro bigger on the inside and faster than ever.
Macbook pro, macbook pro 17inch, macbook pro 15inch, glossy 3 gb. This way your ram is not sitting idle not being used. The actual maximum ram of each macbook pro is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a macbook pro in order to determine its ram capacity, and more. Nextgeneration nvidia geforce 8600m gt graphics and 802. Is a macbook pro 2019 with 8gb ram and 128gb memory enough. Macbook pro 8gb ram upgrade full tutorial guide youtube. Will upgrading ram on my macbook pro significantly improve speed.
Finally, the mid2012 nonretina display macbook pro models use faster still 1600 mhz pc312800 ddr3 sodimms and likewise officially support 8 gb of ram, but actually can support as much as 16 gb of ram. However, if you plan on doing a lot of film editing there are a few things you can do to boost it. Are there any issues i have to worry about if i get 2 4 gig chips and put them in my laptop, like extra power use, or extra heat. This video is a tutorial of how to upgrade, install ram memory in a 2011 macbook pro from the existing 8gb 33mhz to 16gb 1600 mhz. Why do you need more than 8 gb ram in a macbook pro.
The top of the line macbook pro now comes with 8gb of ram standard. Should i get a macbook air with 8 gb of ram or 4 gb. I was about to buy a new macbook pro, as i felt the performance was seriously beginning to drop on my 34 year old model. Its where your computer stores bits of information to be quickly retrievable. Apple macbook pro 15 display with touch bar intel core i9. Actual maximum ram of all macbook pro models macs by. Is 4 gb of ram for a macbook efficient enough for simple internet. I have heard horror stories about it running poorly on macbooks this old, however, it seems like these were a lot of lower end mid 2012 mpbs with 4 gigs of ram and a hdd. The addition of higher ram options for later 15inch and 16inch macbook pro models is a significant. I will primarily be using it for gaming, mostly steam games and guild wars.
Im looking to buy a macbook pro for college, and im wondering how much of a difference i would see in the computer if i were to add an additional 4gb of. A plus point for the 16gb version of macbook pro in this debate is its assurance to be futureproof. Im continually surprised by how well my 2012 macbook pro works with only 8 gb of ram. In these titles, the amount of ram used in total ranges from 6. Get the 128gb or the 256gb solid state drive the size depends on you but it will make your computer a lot faster. I have read a ton of posts about people installing 4 gigs total ram even on new machines. Purchased this for my 2012 macbook pro to upgrade it from a 4gb ram to 8 and it has helped dramatically. I thought i would upgrade it to the max of what my imac 27 can use of ram. Its going to run out if you want something massive like qt.
May 14, 2010 i know it has a 512 mb graphics card and the same specs as some legit gaming notebooks and if i install windows on it can it play my games. In my case, i have a mid 2009 macbook pro with two gigs of ram, but i can fit up to four gigs in each of the two slots, giving me a grand total of eight gigabytes. Upgrading the ram in macbook pro from the standard 4gb samsung to 8gb crucial ram. I know it has a 512 mb graphics card and the same specs as some legit gaming notebooks and if i install windows on it can it play my games. Apple 16 macbook pro with touch bar, 9thgen 8 core intel i9 2. Im sure you can get a lot of extra speed with a ssd but why spend the money when you can improve the speed for fraction of the cost. Apple announced new macbook pro with dynamic touch bar but. I believe there is an efi limitation in os x mountain lion that will not allow the 2010 i5i7 macbook pro s to be upgraded over. Hello all, as a 30 day old mac user yippee so far i have a new macbook pro 2. I will be doing strictly itb work on the mobile rig. Any mid2010 macbook pro i5 or i7 is limited to a maximum of 8gb ram. The early 2011 and late 2011 macbook pro models use faster 33 mhz pc310600 ddr3 sodimms. If you are working on either premiere or final cut pro, 8 to 16 gb of ram is.
I think this is a 2018 model, bought it on sale at best buy, really good price for this setup. Memory demands stay quite reasonable, running smoothly with 48gb of ram. Originally i purchased the surface 2 as an ipad replacement since i do already have a full featured laptop. Only the santa rosa and penryn macbook pro 3,1 and 4,1 can support 8gb memory. Testing conducted by apple in april 2020 using preproduction 2. Afaik it has to be dual boot bootcamp, problem is that that can break your max license. The only thing is i am used to having at least 8 gigs of ram on all of my devices so i guess im having issues grasping the usability of just 4 gigs at the moment on a windows 8.
I occasionally get the swirling beach ball when running various applications, such as xcode and iphoto not necessarily at the same time, and the overall speed of the computer isnt impressive. If you want to maximize the amount of sdram in your computer, install a 2 gb sodimm in one slot and a 1gb sodimm in the other. Nov 20, 2019 the addition of higher ram options for later 15inch and 16inch macbook pro models is a significant improvement to the line. This is one of the primary criticisms of the current macbook pro, in that prolevel laptops should be upgradeable to at least. There was a bit of controversy once the imac pro became available to. Lack of ram can cause extra access to the hard drive but if it is also solid state, does it really make a big difference. Ram is ram, whether its pc or mac, it functions the same. Since you are going to use multiple ide and mainly use it for programming then the macbook air cant really handle it as. Macbook pro machines late 2012 and later have onboard memory. This is usually because of high cpu utilization faces in iphoto comes to mind or an application blocking the main thread. The process is supereasy on macbooks and mac pros, surprisingly manageable.
I noticed that just getting 16 gigs of ram, sets the price at about 2000. May 29, 2010 im looking to buy a macbook pro for college, and im wondering how much of a difference i would see in the computer if i were to add an additional 4gb of memory or ramm. Even though apple advertises its laptops as having a maximum capacity of 8gb ram, on the latest models you can add up to 16gb if needed. It means, for some reason, the application isnt responding.