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Watch the video for demonstration of the ram memory working. I know what i want for the most part, but i have one question even though i think i already know the answer. Ram for all macs, macbook, macpro, powerbooks, ibooks, imacs, emacs, g3, g4, g5. I have the same problem, i just bought a 2x4go corsair kit mac memory ddr3 sodimm, pc8500 1066 mhz cmsa8gx3m2a1066c7 for my late 2008 macbook. I have heard tell that you can slam 16gb in there but only on the newer models, mxxxx 2011. The upgrade option was only configurable at the time of purchase. Updated apple firmware enables an 8 gb upgrade for late 2008 macbook and macbook pro with intel core 2 duo cpus. Memory free delivery possible on eligible purchases. The community reaction was strong enough to elicit a response from phil schiller. Where can i find products to upgrade macbook air ram on ebay. Canada ram sells ram memory for apple macintoshes in. I havent seen any information saying the earlier ones cant take the ram so i wanted to get another opinion before i give in to the 8gb direction. January 24, 2020 could not be happier with this purchase and upgrade from 4gb to 16gb ram on my older mid2010 macbook pro.
This time around, it came in the form of tweets directed to us, as well as in posting in popular mac forums. If i upgrade the ram to 16gb and get a ssd on my macbook. Having extra ram is never a problem, the more ram you have, the more apps you can keep in background or run simultaneously if youre planning to use a macbook for a really long time 45 years or beyond, you should always try to get the spec slightly above your needs because 1 nothing is upgradable once you buy the macbook 2 you never know when your needs will change in the future. Timetec hynix ic 8gb kit2x4gb compatible for apple ddr3. There you can find the proper ssd, ram and battery for your macbook model. Upgrading a macbook aluminum, late 2008 part 1 ram. To put more than 16gb of fast ram into a notebook design at this time would require a memory system that consumes much more power and wouldnt be.
To help find the compatible upgrades for you, i suggest using our myowc search. Macbook pro inch and 15 inch mid 2012 ram upgrades run ddr31600mhz with a system maximum of 16gb. The maximum ram memory the two sodimm slots can support is up to 4gb. Another option is to buy a new macbook air with 8 gb ram preinstalled.
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