Macbook Pro RAM upgrade

[Sigma721]

Hi everyone

I have a 13 inch Macbook Pro (mid 2012).

I would like to upgrade my RAM from the standard 4Gigs.
I will have the iStore fit it(to keep warranty and all), I just wanted to know which are the best brands to look out for and where to buy to get the best prices?

I have made sure that the iStore will fit it even if I buy somewhere else.

Thanks in advance

 

[milomak]

I'm not sure installing RAM yourself will see you lose your warranty. Obviously double check that.

Apple or Core will milk you while you could get any "normal" sticks you prefer.

 

[greg0205]

I'm not sure installing RAM yourself will see you lose your warranty. Obviously double check that.

Apple or Core will milk you while you could get any "normal" sticks you prefer.

It won't... And this has been discussed on MyBB before.
OP, get yourself some DDR3 1600MHz RAM and then refer to the owner's manual on how to install it. The whole process shouldn't take you five minutes. I used Transcend but OWC or Kingston are also good.

 

[Rishalin]

I have 2x Corsair DDR3 1333Mhz 4GB Modules for sale if you want. I removed them from my Macbook Pro to install 16GB
Installation is easy as pie man - dont let CORE milk you with their stupid prices

 

[People$champ]

I have 2x Corsair DDR3 1333Mhz 4GB Modules for sale if you want. I removed them from my Macbook Pro to install 16GB
Installation is easy as pie man - dont let CORE milk you with their stupid prices

I agree with Rishalin get you the Corsair Vengence sticks It is very easy just make sure you have the correct screwdrivers you don't want to damage the screws. If you want compatible brands have a look on macrumours there's a buying guide to tested ram brands.

 

[ponder]

I will have the iStore fit it(to keep warranty and all)...

Sigh... You deserved to be ripped a new one

A fool and his money are soon parted

 

[Rishalin]

Sigh... You deserved to be ripped a new one

A fool and his money are soon parted

LOL

 

[Cassady]

I agree with Rishalin get you the Corsair Vengence sticks It is very easy just make sure you have the correct screwdrivers you don't want to damage the screws. If you want compatible brands have a look on macrumours there's a buying guide to tested ram brands.

Ja. You really don't want to damage the screws: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/513188-Just-ordered-RAM-upgrade-for-my-2012-MBP/page2

+1 for the Corsair...

 

[Sigma721]

Thanks everyone for the responses! Been alot of help.

I have found some Corsair Ram to buy, just a bit confused as the site that is selling it has two speeds(1600 and 1333),
http://www.laptopdirect.co.za/me-cn...geance-8gb-so-dimm-laptop-memory-p-71633.html

Is this 1600mhz or 1333mhz?

 

[DuckieZA]

Thanks everyone for the responses! Been alot of help.

I have found some Corsair Ram to buy, just a bit confused as the site that is selling it has two speeds(1600 and 1333),
http://www.laptopdirect.co.za/me-cn...geance-8gb-so-dimm-laptop-memory-p-71633.html

Is this 1600mhz or 1333mhz?

1600MHz DDR3

See Apple support page

 

[Sensorei]

You do not lose your warranty if you upgrade your own RAM or hard drive in your macbook. Even a retard with a screwdriver can change the RAM so you can do it no problem.

 

[koeks]

I have 2x Corsair DDR3 1333Mhz 4GB Modules for sale if you want. I removed them from my Macbook Pro to install 16GB
Installation is easy as pie man - dont let CORE milk you with their stupid prices

Hi Rishalin, which macbook pro is that. I'm currently shopping around for a Macbook Pro but only if it supports 16GB ram.

 

[vinodh]

The non-retina MacBook Pro's can be user upgraded to 16GB RAM. I have the 2011 13" and I installed 16GB DDR3 1333. The current versions require DDR3 1600.

 

[Rishalin]

Hi Rishalin, which macbook pro is that. I'm currently shopping around for a Macbook Pro but only if it supports 16GB ram.

Hi Man,

Sorry I sold the ram already
All Macbook Pro's from 2011 upwards will support 16GB - if I'm not mistaken. Except the Retina as the ram there is fixed.