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MBP w/ OS X 10.8.3 Performing Quite Slowly Lately

My MBP (2.66 GHz i7, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD) is about two or so years old. It's been running like a champ for most of its life. However, within the past few months, I've noticed a considerable degradation ...
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CPU upgrade on MacBook Pro

I'm thinking about upgrading the CPU in my MacBook Pro from its current 3210M dual core processor to a 3632QM quad core processor. Is there any reason why this wouldn't be a good idea? The socket, ...
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Why won't Macbook Pro list the spec to be able to use 16GB instead of 8GB? [closed]

I had a mid 2012, 15 inch Macbook Pro (non-Retina), and the specs says it can support maximum 8GB: http://support.apple.com/kb/sp649 But my coworker had a 4GB version and he was able to have the ...
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Black Screen after installing RAM in MacBook (early 2008)

I've tried installing 2 x 2gb DDR2 PC2-6400 modules into an early 2008 MacBook. After installation the machine booted into a black screen, with no chime. I tried reseating the RAM, same problem. I ...
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16GB of RAM makes MacBook Pro's fans go wild before sleep?

I recently: installed 16 GB of RAM (1600 MHz); on my late-2011 15-inch MacBook Pro; running OS X 10.7, aka Lion; with an Apple SSD drive. According to Apple my MacBook Pro only supports a ...
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Can a 2009 MacBook Pro use more memory than Apple's 'maximum RAM' figure of 8 GB?

I have a 2009 MBP with 8GB of RAM. I run Windows under Parallels pretty much all the time (I use Visual Studio for work). I recently installed an SSD to speed it up a bit and its running beautifully. ...
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Macbook pro 13 2012 (HD4000) 8GB(1600 Mhz) single RAM stick issue

I have a Apple Macbook Pro 13" 2012 IvyBridge HD4000 Model which came with 2GB x 2GB RAM. I Recently bought a single stick of 8GB RAM 1600Mhz (which is compatible). Gskill 8GB DDR3 FA-1600C11S-8GSQ ...
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Macbook Pro early 2011 16G Memory Upgrade

I just purchased a Corsair 16GB Memory upgrade for my 2.4GHz 13" MacBook Pro, but I have not been able to make it work. If I put both modules together or one of the modules alone the Mac wont bootup! ...
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How do I ensure smooth video and music playback without breaks?

I'm using a MacBook Pro from 2011 with 4 GB RAM and I'm experiencing problems with music playback in iTunes (music stops and starts periodically) and video playback does the same. I've read many ...
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Can I use memory taken from a Macbook Pro in a Mac Pro?

My Macbook Pro from around 2008 finally died. It has two 1 GB memory chips. (Specifically, two of this Samsung chip.) My question is: can I use these chips in my 2011 Mac Pro?
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What are the requisites for RAM in a MacBook?

I've just purchased my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012) (it's not the retina model where RAM is fixed) and I'm considering more RAM. On the system information app, I found this info. BANK 0/DIMM0: 2GB ...
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8GB 1333mhz SODIMM in Macbook Pro 13" 2010 (7,1) alongside original 2GB stick

I understand that 8gb modules are not officially supported in this MBP. However, this indicates that they are, as long as they are 1067mhz modules: Can I use 16 GB RAM with my MacBook Pro 7,1? I ...
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Complete Specs for Mid-2010 iMac & Early-2011 MacBook Pro?

OK, so here I am. I've searched anywhere I could but definitely couldn't find what I was looking for. I'm thinking of performing some sort of upgrade (e.g. SSD or memory or CPU) and I'm trying to ...
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Macbook Pro unresponsive while opening applications

I have had an 240gb Corsair SSD in my 2.53 GHz Intel Core i5 Macbook Pro (OSX 10.6.8) for about 8 months. The computer has 8gb RAM. It has been great for most of that time, but in the last month or ...
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What are the consequences of using DDR3 RAM in DDR2 MBP4.2?

I'm supposed to use DDR2 5300 (667MHz) RAM for my MacBookPro 4,2. The max is 6GB, and I already have 4GB (2 x 2GB), so I only need a single stick of 4GB. So far it looks like this spec RAM runs about ...
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MacBook Pro has to recover from Safe Sleep after 50% of all sleeps, although power is connected

When I wake my MacBook Pro from sleep it sometimes has to recover from Safe Sleep, even though the power is connected. I have installed 16 GB (2x8) RAM myself on my MacBook, however 8 GB is the max ...
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Can a RAM module not be compatible with Macs?

There are DDR3 RAM modules sold on Amazon (branded by KomputerBay) where it is specified that they are "PC only" and not for Mac. They cost around £41.99 ($68). The same company has modules with the ...
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How important is the 16gb ram upgrade on 15" retina macbook pro? [closed]

So I am on the market for a new workhorse laptop that will be my main computer. My use for it will be mostly web design/python programming, and would like to check out the latest games. I was ...
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Using memory with a higher MHz rating?

Can MacBook Pro's successfully support and fully exploit RAM of a higher MHz rating than that which they ship with? For example, take my 15" MacBook Pro (Late 2011) that ships with 4GB of 1333MHz ...
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memory bandwidth for 13.3 macbook pro early 2011?

I have a 13.3 MacbookPro early 2011. Stock memory is 2GB x 2 PC3-10600 DDR3 1333 MHz. Now I want to upgrade RAM as 4GB x 2. Can i buy a memory which is PC3-10666 1333MHz, or do i have to buy ...
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Available RAM less than what my Macbook is supposed to have

When I go into Photoshop and then I look at performance in the preferences, it says that I have "3240 MB Available", whereas I have a 4gb RAM MacBook Pro. Also, it often crashes, and I frequently have ...
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MacBook Pro RAM upgrade is causing beeping sound?

I just upgraded the RAM in my MacBook Pro (15" 2 GHz Intel Core i7 - early 2011 model) from two 2gb modules to two 4gb modules. Started up just fine and ran great for about 10 minutes. Then the screen ...
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How does the hardware manage to save the current workspace state so efficiently?

Basically, how does the system save every state in the workspace (windows, desktops, open programs etc) when you do a restart ? Does that affect the efficiency of the software in the long run ? For ...
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Is it possible to insert a 8 GB RAM stick and a 2 GB RAM stick into a Mac?

I'm buying a Mac mini with 16 GB of RAM on board. The other Mac I have is a 4 GB MacBook Pro. I'm wondering if it would be possible to shuffle the memories between both of them, so I have a single 8 ...
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MacBook freezes with three beeps

My Feb-2011 MacBook Pro hangs with three beeps. I noted the first strange thing a few days ago. The MacBook was in standby (as always) but very hot (not usual). I thought some process must have ...
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3beeps random boot problems

So i upgraded RAM about 2 weeks ago from 4g ram to 8g ram. All was fine until this week. the problem is that, for me when i turn on the MBP it goes through fine. When i restart is when i get the 3 ...
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Macbook Pro doesn't wake up from sleep, RAM slot empty after force restart

My mid-2009 Macbook Pro, running Mountain Lion, very often does not wake up from sleep. When I open the lid, there is a black screen, but the fans are still running. My only option is to force reboot ...
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Slow performance on MBP - Flash related (I think) [closed]

I have a late 2011 MBP with Intel i7 2.2ghz processor and 4GB of RAM - in the 6 months I've had it, I've been surprised that performance hasn't been better as often when I'm just browsing the web, in ...
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Testing a MacBook Pro's RAM upgrade

What are the best possible RAM tests that can be run on a MacBook Pro (Early 2011 running Mountain Lion) after upgrading RAM from 4 GB to 16 GB? I see there a quite a few tools out there and the ...
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RAM upgrade options for a first generation 15" MacBook Pro

I am working on one of the first 15" Unibody MacBook Pro's (Late 2008 - MB470LL/A - MacBookPro5,1). According to EveryMac (and other sources), this machine really only supports 4GB of RAM. It looks ...
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Can I upgrade my MacBook Pro using “generic” RAM?

Has anyone tried just buying generic RAM (which is 1/2 the price) such as the Kingston or Corsair brands? I figure if it works just as well as the $200 pairs, why not! I am open to other suggestions ...
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Putting in RAM with a higher speed

I wondering if I put my 1600Mhz 8Gig (4gigx2) modules in a Macbook Pro 17" 620m (2010 model) if the speeds would be automatically reduced to 1066Mhz? I'm just asking because I don't want to damage the ...
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Why do Mac OS X ramdisks appear to be limited to 550mb and how can I change this?

All I can find on the Internet is a one line bash command to activate a ramdisk. It is only 550mb and I would like to be able to create on with more space? Is there a way to configure how big they can ...
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Is it necessary to disconnect the battery when installing new RAM in the early 2011 MacBook Pro?

I want to install additional RAM to my early 2011 MacBook Pro. I originally was only looking at the official Apple guide, but then while searching for a better screwdriver I found the iFixit guide, ...
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Can I use 1333 MHz RAM in a 1067 MHz MacBook Pro?

I've got a MacBook Pro from mid 2010 (6,2) and there is 2GB DDR3 RAM at 1067 MHz installed. I want to upgrade to 8GB but with 1333MHz as speed. Is this possible? Can my Mac support this kind of speed ...
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Replacing hard disk with SSD or increasing RAM in MacBook Pro

I am using MacBook Pro for the last 1.5 years. Here is my configuration. 13" MacBook Pro, min-2010 2.4 GHz Core 2 Duo 4 GB RAM OS X Lion 10.7.4 Would you recommend upgrading to SSD for fast ...
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Why do Apple's latest MacBook Pros cap the RAM limit at 8GB?

According to apple's latest documentation (at the time of writing), the cap on the newest MacBook Pros is 8GB RAM. The Mac Pros, however, can take up to 32GB RAM. So, why do the MacBooks have this ...
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Can I use Kingston RAM in a MacBook Pro?

I have MacBook Pro 15-inch, early-2011. I want to upgrade my RAM from 4 GB (2+2) to 6 GB (2+4). Can I use Kingston RAM (Kingston 4GB DDR3 1333 Bus SOD)? Or is there specific RAM made for Macs?
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Add more RAM to my MacBook Pro 5,3

I got my MacBook Pro on October 2009 , here are the specifications: Processor 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Memory 4 GB 1067 Mhz DDR3 Lion 10.7.3 15-inch, Mid 2009 Model Identifier: ...
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I'd like to upgrade my MacBook Pro's RAM and hard drive. What brands are reliable?

I do heavy web development/web design and run my software on a MacBook Pro (Mid 2009) 2.8ghz model. I use Adobe products, run virtual machines in Parallels, have multiple browsers open, text editors ...
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What do I need to look for when selecting new RAM for my MacbookPro8,1?

I'm looking at buying some extra RAM for my mid-2011 (?) MBP. OWC says that I can handle up to 16GB (2x8), though I might elect to go with "only" 8GB. I haven't bought computer components in a ...
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Can I use 16GB DDR3-1600MHz RAM in an early Macbook Pro 8.2?

I found Macs which had: 16GB RAM installed 8GB RAM installed, but running on 1600MHz instead of 1333MHz (link in dutch) Question Is it possible to put 16GB running at 1600MHz in my Mac? If ...
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Macbook Pro Upgrade - 16GB RAM or 128GB SSD

I am asking myself which constellation is better: should I stock up my RAM up to 16GB (from 8GB), or should I buy a SSD with 128GB?? I really dont know :/ Cheers! BTW: My macbook supports 16GB ...
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Can I put more than 8GB of Ram in a MacBook Pro 5.1

I have a 5.1 MacBook Pro (5.1 Model Late 2008) with 4GB of Ram. All the apple documentation I can find that the maximum supported for this model is 8GB of RAM (2 x 4GB). Has anyone tried to put bigger ...
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Trouble with Memtest86 4.0a on 15" MacBook Pro

I have a 15" MacBook Pro late 2011 (MacBookPro8,2) It has a 2.4Ghz Core i7 CPU and 4GB of stock RAM. I'm trying to run Memtest86 4.0a from boot (Memtest86+ does not work.) After about 5 seconds into ...
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Upgrade a MBP(8,1) dual i7 to 16GB RAM from 4GB or to a SSD?

I currently find my new computer a bit slow when it comes to my number crunching requirements. Also, I find my computer painfully slow when it's running VirtualBox. My budget is around $500. Newegg ...
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RAM intermittently not recognized

My MBP will sometimes drop 4 of the 8G of RAM I have after recovering from sleep or a reboot. One (or more) restarts later I'll have all 8G again. Is this a memory stick going bad? Could it be ...
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What is wired memory?

I'm trying to figure out what is using all of the memory in my Macbook Pro running OS X Lion. I have 8 GB of memory total. When I quit all active programs except Finder and Activity Monitor, then run ...
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Why is my inactive memory not getting free?

When my MacBook Pro (13" 2010, Intel C2D 2.4 GHz, 4GB RAM 1067 MHz DDR3, running Snow Leopard) runs out of free memory, instead of releasing inactive memory (which is mostly about 500 - 1000 MB), it ...
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Is it possible to upgrade my MacBook Pro RAM and Hard Drive?

I bought Macbook Pro 15 inch laptop last year with 4 GB RAM and 300 GB Hard disk, Now I feel like upgrading its RAM to 8 GB and 1 TB hard disk. I want to know is it possible to do that or not. My ...

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