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  1. maratus

    RAM difference in iPad Pro (9.7") 32/128/256GB

    Hi, Could somebody please confirm that all three models (32GB, 128GB and 256GB) have 2GB of RAM?
  2. polanskiman

    Resolved Mac Pro 2009 upgrade (4.1 to 5.1) - UDIMMs or RDIMMs RAM

    Hello, I'm in the process of upgrading my Mac Pro 2009 4.1 to 5.1 with new CPUs and whatnot. I am also intending to upgrade to faster RAM (1333 Mhz) but there is something I am not sure about. According to Apple specs, RAM for MAC Pro 2009 should be ECC UDIMM (unregistered). However when I look...
  3. willmtaylor

    iPhone 6S Plus Destroys Galaxy S7 In Speed Test

    Ouch, that's gotta hurt.
  4. Hitek

    32 gb memory into MBP 2012 13

    Hello! I'm curious about possibility of putting 32 gb of ram into my MBP 2012(mid, i7). I know the 3520m processor CAN serve 32 gb of ram memory BUT there might be some limitation on the motherboard making impossible the usage of 32 gigs of ram. The question is: did anybody try to put one pair...
  5. eugenioroar

    Macbook Pro upgrade

    Hey there everyone, I guess everyone on this forum has thought on upgrading it's Macbook Pro from whatever the amount of Ram it had to 16gb of Ram. Well, last time I tried installing the 16gb everything went well... I checked if the computer was recognizing the ram and everything, which it...
  6. MrAverigeUser

    About RAM slots used in 4-,8-, and 12 core machines..

    There is no question about the fact that 4- and 8-core classic MacPros should have a configuration with just 3 of4 RAM slots used ... So "3of4-slots-configuration is prferable, BUT: I remember the argument why a 6-core or a 12-core MP would profit from 4of4-configuration: The Xeons ar able...
  7. I

    What RAM can/can't I put in my 4,1>5,1? (details inside)

    I have a MP4,1 flashed to 5,1 (W3690), currently with 16GB (4x8GB) of DDR3 ECC 1333MHz modules. 16GB was a decent whack way back when I stuck that in but obv not so much now, so I'm looking at swapping out 2x4GB modules for 2x8GB. I did a search for "DDR3 ECC 1333MHz 240pin" but there still...
  8. T

    RAM problem (built 12 of 2007)

    OK, I'm trying to upgrade a handful of iMacs that were built in 2007 which are running 3GB but say they can handle 4GB. I achieved the 4GB by dumbing down an equal number of 3GB machines. None of the upgraded machines boot, but will once I replace the 1GB RAM back. What am I doing wrong, or...
  9. S

    Late 2012 27inch iMac - Upgrading RAM - is 16GB the maximum?

    Hi there, I'm looking at upgrading my iMac's RAM (27 inch, Late 2012, 8GB). I just checked on Crucial and it is saying I can upgrade it to 16GB, but my iMac has four slots, so why is 32GB not being offered as an option? Any advice, as always, greatly appreciated. Thanks
  10. S

    3 ram modules better than 4 in a 6 core x5690 tray?

    I have recently upgraded my CPU from a QC 2.8 to 6 core X5690 I understand I can add slightly more faster RAM in there Currently I have 16gb ram which is fine (4x4gb) Would the MP function fine if I added 3x8gb or 3x16GB modules instead of using all 4 modules. Would there be any power saving...
  11. mikentosh2003

    PC3 8500 ram in '07 17" 2.4ghz macbook pro core2duo?

    Would a PC3 8500 ram card work in my mid 2007 17" 2.4ghz macbook pro core2duo? I realize apple specs call for pc2 5300 on the apple site but I'm hoping the pc3 8500 might operate anyways...maybe just not 'officially' to apples specs at the time. I've read that you can get a couple extra gigs of...
  12. T

    Water damaged MBA...ALMOST FIXED!!

    Hi guys, something odd is happening with my MBA and I'm thinking it's a motherboard/logic board thing, or possibly a RAM thing. Some water was spilled on the keyboard and fried something in there. I let it dry out for a while, took it all apart, dried off the components, put it back together...
  13. J

    About A-Tech ECC 1333 RAM

    Hi everybody! I always wanted a cMP and finally got a 2010 2x2.4 cMP in pretty god shape. Now I'm about to make some upgrades and one of them is the RAM. I've been surfing the web and found that the guys from a-Tech (atechcomponents.com) on eBay offer their 1333 ECC RAM 8Gb modules for a VERY...
  14. M

    Increase my RAM and Storage with external USB Thumb Drive or SDHC Card

    Dear all mac users! I have now scoured the web for a solution to my problem. My Mac only has 128 GB of storage and 8 GB of memory (RAM), and it has started to run quite slow to the point where it has become a nuisance. I cannot upgrade my Mac with Apple, so I will have to solve the problem...
  15. D

    RAM suddenly not recognized on Mac Pro

    Hello, I have a 2008 Mac Pro 3.1 2 x 2.8 Quad Core running OSX 10.8.5 with 8 GB 800 MHz DDR2 FB-DIMM. Recently my system has been a little sluggish and to make a long story short, I realized that the system profiler was showing only 4GB of RAM instead of the 8GB of RAM that came with the...
  16. sterlingslvr

    Seeking Upgrade Help (Mac Pro Early 2009 2x2.6 GHz Quad-Core)

    I am a videographer who needs to bring my Mac Pro back from the dead. Nerdy with video files but not computer parts. My reading thus far has prompted me to look into the following. I am looking for a better understanding of each of the following and which upgrades are beneficial and worth it...
  17. A

    RAM Upgrade 4+4+8 Gb in Imac - Possible?

    I have bought a new iMac 27 inch, and it has come with 2x4Gb RAM so 8Gb RAM, I want to upgrade it to 16 Gb RAM, is it possible that, only if i buy a single 8 gb ram and install it in the 3rd Rack will it work fine? or do i need to remove the previous installed RAM? and install a fresh 2x8Gb Ram...
  18. S

    Crucial Ram

    Hi guys, Newbie here. I am considering upgrading the ram for my late 2015 i7 iMac. Could someone please let me know if there is a difference between the two sets of ram? If there is, could you please give me a little more information and which one to go for. The model numbers are CT7916286...
  19. glynster

    Another ram question - sorry

    I have tried searching the forums but can't find a definitive answer to this that directly relates to my model so I thought I would throw it out to you "Ramologists" out there. I have a 2010, 5,1, 8 core 2.4ghx (westmere) Mac pro and it had 14 gigs of ram (6x1gb 2 x 4gb) - I create a lot of...
  20. M

    Upgraded RAM to 8GB and not sure if it works

    I have a 2012 Macbook Pro. I just upgraded my RAM to 2 sets of 4GB. Under my activity monitor it shows that physical memory is 4gb. Is this correct? Or can I be that one of the slots is not properly working?