#Memory for macbook pro 2011 late how to#
I wanted to get started in some mobile development and learn how to work with macOS. Wireless web testing conducted by Apple in October 2011 using preproduction 2.4GHz quad-core Intel Core i7based 17-inch MacBook Pro units.
1GB1 billion bytes actual formatted capacity less. You really won't see a big different going to 16GB of RAM memory. I recently bought an MacBook Pro Late 2011 with an i7 2.2 GHz and 4 GB of RAM. Memory available to OS X may vary depending on graphics needs. Then you harddrive, it may be bombarded with so much data of music files and video files that it can't even find what your looking for in time.Ĭonsider these before spending wasted money on Memory Upgrade. Sometime your graphic memory is overload, seeming how it is only 256MB compared to the 2.2GHz MacBook Pro (MC723LL/A) early 2011 version that has 1GB of graphics memory. Then you harddrive, it may be bombarded with so much data of music files and video files that it cant even find what your looking for in time. You might want to consider other factors like your graphics memory, in which you can upgrade because it is in the chipset, and harddrive speed. Sometime your graphic memory is overload, seeming how it is only 256MB compared to the 2.2GHz MacBook Pro (MC723LL/A) early 2011 version that has 1GB of graphics memory. However, most people believe that a slow computer is due to memory, which is a factor but upgrading to 16gigs is only going waste your money, 8GB is plenty unless you plan on running 5 virtual machines all at once, unlikely. Why, not because the machine won't accept it, because it will and if you have a good brand it will work fine and recognize it, even though Apple has clearly stated that it 8Gb is the max. 8GB Kit (2x4GB) PC3-10600 DDR3 1333 RAM Memory for Early / Late 2011 13 / 15 / 17 inch MacBook Pro, Mid 2010 and Mid / Late 2011 21.5 / 27 inch iMac, Mid 2011 Mac Mini. For all of your wanting to upgrade to 16BG of RAM.