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  1. U

    Using more than 32GB RAM on base 27" iMac

    So the apple website lists the base 3.4gHz 27" iMac as only configurable up to 32GB of RAM, while the mid-level and high-level 5k iMac support up to 64GB of RAM. I remember reading somewhere though, that people have placed up to 64GB into the base iMac regardless of what apple lists and that it...
    • ulahoa
    • Thread
    • 2017 imac 3.4ghz 5k imac base ram
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iMac
  2. Heliotropen

    upgrade imac late 2013 ssd (internal vs external)?

    Hi all My late 27" Late 2013 imac (i5 - 8gb ram) - is insanely slow - I think it's the 1gb fusion drive: Esp. things like opening mails, or just having it open the emoj-window takes ages - so no smiies :D Anyways, I'm considering my options here: 1) I could throw in more ram, which is...
    • Heliotropen
    • Thread
    • fusion drive imac (27" late 2013) partitions ram slow imac ssd disk
    • Replies: 46
    • Forum: iMac
  3. B

    8GB vs 16GB RAM?

    Hello all, I'm currently a college student and I plan on getting the 2017 nTB MacBook Pro this summer. I am choosing between 8GB and 16GB RAM. Here are my general uses: web browsing, video streaming, occasional light picture or video editing, light gaming such as League of Legends, and I do...
  4. Y

    SSD and RAM recommendations for MacBook Pro 13" Early 2011

    Hi, I have a MacBook Pro 8.1 (13" early 2011), and I want to upgrade the HDD (320GB 5.400rpm) and the RAM (4GB, the base model). I want to upgrade to 8GB RAM (2 modules of 4GB, correct me if I'm wrong) and something around 250GB SSD. What do I buy? I'm looking for straightforward answers, I...
  5. L

    Looking to upgrade mid 2012 13.3" Macbook Pro

    As I stated in the title, I am looking to enhance speed and overall functionality of my swiftly aging 13.3" 2012 MacBook Pro. Through some searching, I have found out that the easier way to do this is by installing an SSD as well as upgrading the RAM. However, will the difference be enough to...
    • Lindamood21
    • Thread
    • macbook pro 13.3 macbook pro mid 2012 ram ssd upgrade
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  6. Kes.Siebring

    iPad Pro New 10.5" Geekbench Results

    Hello If someone is interested here are results from the geekbench 4. P.S. it has 4GB of RAM
    • Kes.Siebring
    • Thread
    • geekbench ipad pro 10.5 performance ram
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iPad
  7. milovanstevan

    Non-Retina i7 4GB RAM vs i5 8GB RAM

    Hey there, I've recently decided to move to Apple products and I have a small dilemma. I was looking to buy a non-retina MacBook Pro since I do not have a lot of cash available. Most Macs I saw that fit my budget had either i7 with 4GB of RAM or i5 with 8GB of RAM. I used a laptop that had an i7...
    • milovanstevan
    • Thread
    • first mac graphic design macbook macbook pro non-retina processor question ram second hand versus
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  8. U

    rMB with 16gb RAM?

    I have just read an article on 9to5mac which says that the 16 gb Ram MB 12" is highly expected for the WWDC. Is there a possibility that this can be real? Would you buy it? What would its impacts be on the notebook and for its longevity?
  9. Nyte

    Macbook Pro 15 (Late 2008) OS / Hardware question.

    Hello! So I've got this old MBP for dirt cheap, it's got a faulty airport card and speakers, also I need to get a new battery for it. So the question is...should I stick to Sierra on it or just go Mavericks or something, from what I can tell I Sierra runs somewhat sluggish. (It came installed...
  10. lightningsalesuk

    Apple G5 A1047 Not detecting 1-4 RAM SLOTS

    So I got my hands on a Dual 2.5GHz G5 for a low price. The graphics card was almost dead. Now replaced I have got into the system and seen that only 4GB of the 8GB of RAM installed on the board is showing up. In errors an error reads : Last Run: 01/01/1970 01:00 Result: Failed Failure type...
  11. Pballer

    Mac Pro 2,1 Ram Compatibility

    Hi, I upgraded my Mac Pro1,1 to 2,1, so I can put in 64 GB. Is this RAM compatible? 64GB 8x 8GB PC2-5300F FB DIMM 667MHz Thank you, Pballer
    • Pballer
    • Thread
    • 64gb ram 667 mhz compatibility macpro 2.1 ram
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  12. cjaames

    MacBook Pro Glitch/Restarting, Possible RAM Issue?

    Hi guys! I have a MacBook Pro Mid 2012. I bring it with me on campus every day. I always put my MacBook to sleep after using it and before putting it in its sleeve and in my backpack. For some reason, a couple of weeks ago when I went to take my computer out of my backpack about an hour after...
    • cjaames
    • Thread
    • code error glitch macbook macbook pro macbook pro 2012 memory ram ram issue startup error troubleshooting
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. R

    Late 2012 i5 iMac 27" RAM upgrade with 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs?

    Hello, Newbie here please go easy on me. I am currently looking into upgrading the ram on my macbook 7,1 white unibody with new 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs (also upgrading the HDD to a Crucial SSD drive). this means I am going to have two 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs modules, 2GB each...
    • regusknight
    • Thread
    • compatibility imac 2012 ram ram installation
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: iMac
  14. J

    Best SSD/ RAM for Mid 2010 Macbook Pro

    Hey guys I am looking to upgrade my macbook in order to avoid buying a new computer this year. I found a thread that basically answered my questions about SSD and RAM upgrades but i want to know if these are still the best options since it is an old machine, or if there is something new to...
  15. d00bz

    Is the RAM I bought compatible?

    I have a mid 2012 13 in MacBook Pro, 2.5 CPU. I have some DDR3L PC31600 204 pin memory that I bought a while back. Would it be compatible with the laptop?
    • d00bz
    • Thread
    • macbook pro memory ram upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. outatime

    64GB RAM Upgrade for Mac Pro 3,1 (Early 2008)

    Hi there, I wanted to upgrade the RAM of my old Mac Pro 3,1 - 2x4 Quad Intel Xeon (Early 2008) up to 64GB of RAM. At this moment, I have 10GB of 800Mhz Kingston RAM installed and with El Capitan 10.11.6 and Adobe CC. It's definitely to slow now. I'm not sure, if I should go for 8x8GB 800Mhz...
    • outatime
    • Thread
    • 64gb ram 667 mhz 8-core 800 mhz early 2008 el capitan fully buffered kingston mac pro ram
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  17. Endlessly29

    2.9 Ghz i5 vs 3.1Ghz i5 for MacBook Pro 2016 13" TouchBar

    Hi!! I'm thinking to get a 2016 MBP with the touchbar! I'll be using it for daily use, school use, as well as video editing in FCPX/adobe premiere (no 4K, 1080p for now with filters and effects heavy) and stuffs. I've already decided on getting the 13" touchbar model with 16Gb RAM and 512Gb...
    • Endlessly29
    • Thread
    • i5 vs i5 macbook 13" macbook pro processor speed processor upgrade ram touchbar macbook pro
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  18. 2

    Mac Mini G4 RAM upgrade issue

    Recently, I bought a 1 GB standard DDR ram stick for my old Mac mini G4, looking to re-purpose it. Everything seemed to be going fine when I began to install it, until I restarted the mac to find that only half of it (512 MB) is working. I found this very strange, considering the previous RAM...
  19. C

    RAM upgrade question

    If I was to buy an imac 27 with the standard 8GB of RAM, then add two 8GB crucial RAM in the free slots, would that be safe? Or does each slot have to be filled with the same amount? Something tells me yes but I can't find the answer anywhere. Reason being it would be nice to add 16GB to the...
    • coobelt
    • Thread
    • imac ram ram installation
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iMac
  20. M

    Which specs do I need?

    Hi, I am going to buy a new mac laptop soon, have had a MB Air 11" (4GB RAM, core i5, 128GB SSD) for two years, and it is starting to slow down a lot. I want a powerful, future-proof and very portable Mac. I will mostly be using it for Lightroom editing, light Final Cut Pro use and smaller...
    • mattisgr
    • Thread
    • 256gb 512gb core i5 core i7 macbook 13 macbook 13" macbook 15" macbook pro ram specs
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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