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This site offers PC3-10600 8 GB RAM Chip (I'm assuming you need to buy 2 for a total of 16 GB, but Apple says PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM up to 8GB maximum. What do I believe? (Definitely 2.0GHz 15" MacBook Pro (MC721LL/A))
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Standard RAM: 4 GB Maximum RAM: 16 GB*
Details: 4 GB of RAM is installed as two 2 GB modules, no slots free.
*Apple officially supports a maximum of 8 GB of RAM, but as first confirmed by OWC, this model actually is capable of using up to 16 GB of RAM with two 8 GB memory modules.
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I do recommend you make sure your systems firmware is up to date. Follow this Apple T/N: About EFI and SMC firmware updates for Intel-based Mac computers. Make sure your at the level listed or newer.
I agree with Dan's answer that's the first thing I would do. I always ask my customer why do you want to increase the ram from 4 to 16 gigs ? If your using applications that require the additional ram I would increase it to maximum amount. If your browsing the web, simple picture editing, using iTunes etc. You will not use more than 8 gigs. I would stay with the same speed of ram originally installed in system and increase amount of ram to 8 gigs. I would assume Apple has tested different amounts of ram to see what is best for this MacBook Pro. It may be possible to increase to 16 gigs but I suggest saying with Apples recommendations.
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I put 16GB into mine today. It works!
by Richard Bush