Can I use 1600MHz RAM on a 1333MHz MacBook Pro?

Right now, everybody’s talking about the MacBook Pros announced at WWDC earlier this month. In an interesting development, it seems that although Apple sold and marketed the 2011 MacBook Pros as using 1333MHz memory, they are, in fact, capable of utilizing 1600MHz memory, just like the current crop of MacBook Pros.

How much RAM can a 2009 MacBook Pro take?

8 GB
The “Mid-2009” and “Mid-2010” MacBook Pro models support 1066 MHz PC3-8500 DDR3 SO-DIMMs and officially and unofficially support a maximum of 8 GB of RAM with one odd exception.

Can you put 16GB of RAM in a MacBook Pro 2009?

Helpful answers The Mid 2009 MacBook Pro supports 8 GB of memory, but not 16 GB of memory. That’s a restriction of the logic board. The Mid 2009 MacBook Pro supports 8 GB of memory, but not 16 GB of memory.

Can you use 1600mhz RAM in 1333?

RAM speed is set by your motherboard and processor combination. In short, yes 1600mhz ram will work at 1333mhz just fine.

How much RAM can a 2010 MacBook Pro hold?

Any mid-2010 MacBook Pro i5 or i7 is limited to a maximum of 8GB RAM. If you have a 2010 MacBook Pro Core2Duo (13″), then you are in luck and you can upgrade to 16GB RAM. The type of RAM needed is DDR3 PC3-8500 1066.

Can I put 8GB of RAM in a mid 2009 MacBook Pro?

Your Mid 2009 Macbook Pro can run PC3-8500, PC3-10600, PC3-12800 (1066mhz, 1333mhz, 1600mhz) literally anything above 8500 in the PC3 format will work..Higher speed RAM clocks down, or reduces speed to match your computer capability. What WILL NOT work is putting a single 8gb RAM chip into one slot.

What is a must have for a 2010 MacBook Pro?

THE ONLY THING THAT IS ABSOLUTELY A MUST IS THE VOLTAGE!!!! Most newer chips run on 1.2v All Macs 2010 and below run on 1.5v so you’d need to find 1.5v higher speed RAM. Companies, EVEN CRUCIAL, will sell you higher “clocked” RAM and it will be compatible with your computer.

Can I add more RAM to my MacBook Pro 2010?

Most newer chips run on 1.2v All Macs 2010 and below run on 1.5v so you’d need to find 1.5v higher speed RAM. Memory is designed to be backward-compatible, so generally speaking, you can safely add faster memory to a computer that was designed to run slower memory.

What are the RAM specifications for a mid-2009 MBP?

The correct RAM specifications for a mid-2009 MBP are: 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM. Do not be surprised if you have difficulties with either of your selections. The best sources for Mac compatible RAM are OWC and Crucial. Ciao.