Other World Computing announced today through its MaxRAM program the immediate availability of 8GB and 16GB OWC Memory Upgrade Kits that enable owners of 2010 Mac mini, MacBook 13″, and 2.4GHz MacBook Pro 13″ computers to add up to 16GB of RAM — up to double the previous listed maximum capacity of 8GB. Like all OWC Memory Upgrade Kits, a ‘how-to’ install video and OWC Lifetime warranty are included for each Mac model.
OWC Lab Proves 16GB Capability
By maintaining its own on-site lab with the industry’s most extensive collection of Apple Macintosh computers, second only to Apple itself, OWC is uniquely positioned to perform ongoing testing and development of memory upgrade kits for Macs made over the past 25 years. This capability enabled OWC engineers to test confirm 2010 Mac mini, MacBook 13″, and 2.4GHz MacBook Pro 13″ computers are MaxRAM Certified for the following hardware and software conditions:
- Mac mini (Mid 2010)/Mac mini Server (Mid 2010) – Model ID: Macmini4,1
- 13″ MacBook (Mid 2010) – Model ID: MacBoook7,1
- 13″ MacBook Pro 2.4GHz (Mid 2010) – Model ID: MacBookPro7,1
- Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later is installed
OWC MaxRAM Memory Upgrades for 2010 Mac mini, MacBook 13“, and 2.4GHz MacBook Pro 13” computers:
Add to one existing factory installed memory module for up to 12GB total memory.
Replaces both existing factory installed modules for 16GB total memory.
Customers can enjoy additional savings by utilizing OWC’s Memory Trade-in Rebate Program and receive cash back for their original Apple factory memory modules.
Mac mini and MacBook owners who are unsure if their machine is among those that can be expanded can consult a helpful guide OWC has created to help Mac owners determine their machine’s Model ID. OWC also offers a complete online memory guide that assists tower, desktop, and notebook Mac owners in quickly determining the available memory options for nearly any Mac model.
Mac mini and MacBook owners of machines that cannot be expanded to 16GB and/or are running up to OS 10.7.4 can still upgrade memory up to 8GB via OWC’s 2 x 4GB kit.
Maximum Memory Recommended for OS X Lion Users
While Apple’s official minimum RAM requirement for OS X Lion is 2GB, industry experts agree 4GB of RAM is the minimum that should be installed for optimum performance of typical daily computer usage. For more advanced uses such as graphics production, A/V editing, and/or running a virtual machine, 8GB and more installed RAM is highly recommended for maximum performance benefit.
“We’re quite pleased to offer owners of these specific 2010 machines the ability to double the amount of memory previously thought to be the maximum,” said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing. “Adding more memory is one of the easiest and most cost effective upgrades a computer owner can make. It allows applications to operate more efficiently by unleashing the processing power of any machine.”
is the 2.66GHz model still stuck with 8 GB….? or can we upgrade to 16 GB…?
bcoz previously the 16 GB RAM compatibility was 2.4 GHz model only… now its showing up the 2.66GHz model..? could u confirm on this..?
thanks…. (Y)
It is 2.4GHz only.
Hi Guys,
I have the exact MacBookPro7,1, 2.4 GHz macbook pro, so it seems my machine fits, but quick question, on this page it says $99 for the 16GB kit, and on the store, it says $149, why the difference?
Thanks!
The price in the article was the price at time of publishing.
http://blog.macsales.com/17174-memory-prices-taking-an-upturn
Hi, can you tell me if with new efi macbook 7.1 continues to support 16gb? and if yes, this is the correct link?
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/OWC/8566DDR3S16P/
thanks.
i have another question> I have a macbook 6.1 with 8gb but 1333 … I dont know why but is true.. is possible to have 1333 in 7.1?
thanks in advance.
Once an EFI firmware update provides usage of additional memory in any given system, it is completely useable. Subsequent updates have never reverted compatibility.
We do not offer 1333MHz So-DIMMS for the MacBook6,1 or MacBook7,1 – they are to utilize 1066MHz DDR3 So-DIMMs.
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_MacBook_MacBook_Pro/Upgrade/DDR3_White
I have a 2011 MBP 13in with 2.5 ghz .. has this model been approved for the MaxRam upgrade?
We have tested the 2011 lineup and qualified it to work with up to 16GB of memory. All memory options for the 2011 MacBook Pros can be viewed here
How about the upgraded 2.66GHz version of the 13″ 2010 MBP? Any chance you’ve ran the test with that model?
Thanks much!
We did indeed test and the memory certification did not pass on the 2.66GHz model – thus the speed qualification in the article.
Just wanted to see if you can confirm whether this kit would work for the following configuration:
MacBookPro 17″, Mid 2010
2.8GHz Intel Core i7
Mac Identifier: MacBookPro6,1
The default RAM that came when purchased was 4GB, Apple says Maximum supported is 8GB. Can it support the 16GB upgrade you’ve talked about here. Or is there any other 16GB kit that you have which can support the above model?
Thanks!
A MacBookPro6,1 is only certified to work with 8GB (2x4GB) of memory – http://eshop.macsales.com/memory/maxram
Use of 8GB memory modules is not supported in this model machine.
With the MacBook Pro SMC Firmware Update 1.7 released today, will you be re-testing with the 15″ model???
Looking for if it will work on MacBookPro6,2.
Thanks!
We will be testing it and reporting back.
Finished testing on the 15″ MacBook Pro ModelID: MacBookPro6,2 – SMC Firmware Update 1.7 did NOT change any memory compatibility with that model.
The Apple MacBook Pro 15″ – Mid 2010 is OWC certified for up to 8GB of memory.
why can’t you do the same for the macbook pro 15″ mid 2010 model. If you can for the 13″ the 15: should be no problem.
Most user of the 15: macbook pro need it more than the 13: users.
Thanks
Dave Huff
Dave, this isn’t something we “did” it is more something we “discovered”. The results we found were that the 13″ was able to use 16GB of memory after upgrading to 10.7.5 or later – and it was simply not the case with the 15″ model.