Other World Computing announced today through its in-house MaxRAM testing lab the immediate availability of high performance OWC PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz 8GB memory modules that provide 12GB and 16GB memory configurations for the new 2011 MacBook Pro models. Now, with these OWC Upgrades, new MacBook Pro model owners can add up to twice the factory maximum installed memory.
OWC Memory Upgrades Offer More Configuration Options:
- OWC 4GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory Module – $59.99 (or $46.99 after OWC offered factory memory trade-in rebate.) Replaces an existing 2GB module for 6GB of total memory.
Not available as factory memory upgrade option.
- OWC 8GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory Upgrade Kit (2 x 4GB) – $112.99 (or $86.99 after OWC offered factory memory trade-in rebate.) Replaces both existing 2GB modules for 8GB of total memory. Up to $113 less vs. factory 8GB option.
- OWC 12GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory Upgrade Kit (8GB + 4GB) - $879.99 (or $853.99 after OWC offered factory memory trade-in rebate.) Replaces both existing 2GB modules for 12GB of total memory. Not available as factory memory upgrade option.
- OWC 16GB DDR3 1333MHz Memory Upgrade Kit (2 x 8GB) – $1599.99 (or $1573.99 after OWC offered factory memory trade-in rebate.) Replaces both existing 2GB modules for 16GB of total memory. Not available as factory memory upgrade option.
OWC MaxRAM Lab Confirms 16GB Performance And Compatibility
By maintaining its own lab of nearly every Apple Mac model ever made, including all of the latest 2011 MacBook Pro models, OWC continues its reputation as a leading independent memory upgrade provider for Macintosh computers with kits that offer maximum capacity, configurations and savings. Like all its memory upgrades, OWC Memory Upgrade Kits for 2011 MacBook Pro are engineered with premium quality components and are fully tested and certified to meet, if not surpass, all Apple memory design and compatibility specifications.
Notebook Performance That Rivals Desktops
“A wide range of testing – by both internal and leading external performance sites – is in progress on our first to market 12GB and 16GB OWC ‘MaxRAM’ memory options for the 2011 MacBook Pro,” said Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, Other World Computing. “Our initial confirmed results, using the same ‘diglloydMedium’ CS5 testing parameters employed by macperformanceguide.com, reveals a nearly 50% performance improvement with 16GB of RAM installed vs. the factory maximum of 8GB. This upgrade truly lets owners of the latest MacBook Pro models unleash the power of their machine with performance approaching that only previously available in Apple desktop and tower models.”
I have a Macbook Pro 17″ 2011 i7 Core – 8,3 is it possible to install 16gbs of ram and if so what do i need to do?. I am new to the whole installing stuff in my own computer thing.
-Thanks Nick
We have a video that shows you how to install memory in your MacBook Pro 17″ Early 2011 and the memory is available from our website. All in all, it’s a pretty simple process.
Hi…My specs are below
Model Name: MacBook Pro
Model Identifier: MacBookPro8,1
Processor Name: Intel Core i5
Processor Speed: 2.3 GHz
Can my macbook be upgraded to 16Gb? Any problems with Lion?
Thanks
The MacBookPro8,1 is the 2011 MacBook Pro, which will work with all the memory modules mentioned on this page, including the 16.0GB option.
Since memory addressing is based mostly on hardware (with firmware playing part with some older models), Lion’s compatibility with 16.0GB should not be any different than Snow Leopard’s.
I have an Early 2011 (MBP 8,2) model is it possible to upgrade it to 16GB?
Yes
Hi.
Any idea if 16GB ram is possible in the MacBookPro6,1 (= Mid 2010)
Kind Regards Julius
Short answer is no. 8GB is the maximum the 2010 MacBook Pro model is able to recognize. Wish we could show otherwise.
Hi
I have actually been waiting for a 16GB version of the current 17″ macbook pro and got tired of waiting only for me to google and find ths sight. I’d like to order the Macbook Pro 17″ but require it with 16GB of ram. I know I cannot order it with that spec of ram from apple so please explain how it works; do I first order the machine from apple and then order your kit? If so what to do with the ram that came with the machine from apple? Please advise.
AA.
You would need to purchase the 2011 MacBook Pro from Apple or an authorized reseller, then you can order the 16GB memory upgrade through us.
We offer installation videos to show you how to do the upgrade.
As far as the original memory goes, we even offer a rebate on those.
Hi Adewale…always the best course of action is to get the machine with the processor speed you desire and then get the base/minimum RAM and HD from the factory. Then you can upgrade both with us and save substantial money. We even buy the factory RAM and HD from you:
http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/support/rebates/
I am wondering, and can’t tell from the existing comments, if I can upgrade my MBP to the 16GB max. I currently have 8GB installed. The machine is a Model 5.1 Intel Core 2 Duo. Thanks in advance for any guidance.
DJ
Your MacBookPro5,1 uses PC-8500 1066MHz DDR3 memory and maxes out at 8.0GB of memory.
I would very much like to know whether I can upgrade to 16GB for my MacBook Pro.
processor i7 2.66GHz
8 GB memory DDR3 1067MHz
15″Mid 2010
Lance, your MacBook Pro can accept up to 8GB of memory.
I bought my macbook Pro December 2010
i have the 8 gb of ram already….
my question is would my laptop support the jump to 16 gb of ram????
and if so will it cause any delay =, damage ,
and what about the temperature,…. will it increase ????
or the same???
thanks.
The MacBook Pro 2010 models have been OWC MaxRAM tested up to 8GB of memory.
I need advice, is this RAM Compatible with my MacBook Pro?
My Macbook Pro, Model: 6,2 15’4″
Now i am still using ‘Samsung’ 2x4GB 2 Rx8 PC3-1066Mhz 204-pin SODIMM Ram
Currently not sure if this model is i5 or i7 – We’re checking.
I wish to buy your RAM with specification below.
- 2x8GB 1333MHz 204-pin SODIMM Ram
Is your Ram suitable for my MacBook Pro?
Hello Gordon,
Your MacBooK Pro, Model ID: MacBookPro6,2 would use our 8.0GB(4.0GB+4.0GB Kit) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM Memory Upgrade Kit.
Grant
Thanks for your reply.
I have tried the 2x2GB 1333MHz RAM and it works fine. You are suggesting we install 8.0GB(4.0GB+4.0GB Kit) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM Memory Upgrade Kit. This is the same speck as the computer was bought with.
I would like to upgrade to 2×8 GB is this not possible?
Correct, the Model ID: MacBookPro6,2 maxes out at 8.0GB of total memory.
OK, question:
Are you saying that ONLY *your* RAM will work to correctly upgrade to 16GB? Or are you saying that you’re one of the few ODMs that actually *has* the 2x8GB 1333MHz 204-pin SODIMMs?
Hi Deryl…on March 9 when we announced that upgrade, it was the first available on the market. On quick check around web just now, I don’t see any other single 8GB modules….and while we like to test all sorts of products, we only guarantee the performance of our own products.
I sincerely and greatly appreciate what OWC is doing, but I still wonder:
Is it possible the extra RAM will cause power supply problems?
I don’t understand why Apple would not document the true max RAM for each machine. What do they benefit from not being honest about this?
Surely Apple must be aware of the true product specs and of new upgrades coming onto the market. The tiny extra they make from RAM upgrades due to being dishonest about this has to be less than the amount they would pay someone to implement such a devious propaganda effort, no?
I want to believe. Help me believe :-) Thanks!
Have never heard of such or had such a report of extra RAM causing power supply problems.
What Apple’s motives/strategy behind their memory configs would just be conjecture.
Perhaps to convince you, you should go social and ask if anyone has experienced any system failures as a result of installing max RAM.
But let’s face it, if it did so, we’d have stopped offering such kits a long time ago… ;-)
Is there any possibility that a future OS update or hardware add-on will break a 16 GB RAM configuration? As of now, 8 GB is the official limit.
Also, what about even more RAM? In my opinion, limits to the maximum RAM have been the greatest limit to a MacBook Pro’s lifespan. I was very disappointed that the first MacBook Pro (15 in) had a 2 GB limit, when the last PowerBook had already had a maximum of 4 GB.
Dominik,
It hasn’t happened in the past and we’re not expecting it to in the future. Individual 8GB modules were not available when Apple released the 2011 MacBook Pro models, while future machines will probably utilize them, Apple historically hasn’t gone back and added additional support for third party memory. When they themselves start using them in their new releases, their official limits may change – but until that time, OWC has you covered.
As far as more RAM in the future goes…who knows. If or when larger memory modules are available, we’ll be sure to send them through our ‘MaxRAM’ Certification Program testing to find out.
What about 10GB option? That is, can I buy just 8GB and remove a 2GB stick? Then I can buy a second 8GB in a year or so when the prices have gone down.
Hello db,
Yes, the memory does not need to be matching in capacity. You could run the machine with 10GB of memory in that configuration. However, I do not see that a single 8GB module is an option at this time. So, your best bet is to go with the 12.0GB Memory Upgrade.
So I’m sure some others have noticed as well the ship date has moved to 12 days :(
Any more info on why or when we’ll actually be seeing these?
Thanks!
Simple supply vs. demand. We’ve sold out of our initial shipment but do have more on the way.
Looks like you guys don’t sell 1×8 for the latest Mac Book Pro.
Can’t seem to find it …
G
At this time, the 8GB modules are only available in memory upgrade kits.
So not the i3 27″ iMac?
No, our testing has found that both the i3 processor and the 21.5″ models are incompatible with the 8GB PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz modules we are currently offering.
Wow, this is great.
Can MBP Mid 2010 or earlier take 16GB memory?
Or only Early 2011 model can do?
Thanks
Is there any hope for my MacBookPro 5,2 to go beyond 8GB?
Any “secret firmware” hacks out there? Anyone tried SODIMM DDR3 1066 204p 8GB frankenstein monstrosities? Would the motherboard recognize the memory if it was there?
Hi Grant
I just purchased the new 2×4 package from you.
Now, will I be able to buy only 1 x 8,
and then use that one along with 1×4 to get 12 GB ?
Thanks.
yes….because as you can see:
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/1333DDR3S12S/
we do sell a 12GB kit….so buy the 1 x 8 and just keep the spare 4GB module in case either the 8 or other 4GB module ever goes bad.
Noticed that the article doesn’t mention anything about use in the iMacs for 24-32GB of Ram, but it was published on the upgrades pages. So these modules are confirmed to work with the iMacs? Also do you expect the “Shipping in 5 Days” to be a realistic ship-out date? Thanks!
Hey Dan…thanks for the visit. And good eyes too ;-) If listed, then compatible. Yes….we’re looking at five days….and hoping we can drop pricing some.
Note on the iMacs….ONLY the i5 and i7 27″ model.
The MacPro takes a 240-pin DDR3 DIMM. The MBPs take a 204-pin SO-DIMM. So, yes, these are smaller DIMMs.
Wow I want… but yikes not for those prices… still good to know they’ll be available for a few years from now when 8GB starts to feel confining.
Oh ya- forgot to ask- are these the same 8GB Memory Modules you use for the Mac Pro’s? Or Smaller?
Thanks,
O-Dub Scott
The new 8GB modules for the 2011 MBPs are smaller…SO-DIMM size.
Thanks for stopping by Scott!
Wow! That’s awesome guys!
Also, I just noticed at the Apple Store they now offer 64GB Ram for their Mac Pro’s….Hmmmmm….wonder where they got that idea…..? :-)
Cheers,
O-Dub Scott
i knew it! brilliant! now, to watch ram prices tumble?
Wow, like a few years ago 4 Gig sticks were at a similar price level. Still refreshing news, glad to see that the Thunderbooks can support RAM beyond the factory specs. A few people that will need it will buy it.