Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/11/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Since we don't know exactly when you bought your Macbook Pro etc, I went to Apple's site and looked at the oldest one they had listed (2008) with regards to installing more memory. From what I can read, it will take 4 gb. It doesn't say anything about only using 3 gb, but maybe they leave that part out. ---- from apple.com support --- Your computer has two memory slots that you can access by removing the battery and bottom case. Your MacBook Pro comes with a minimum of 2 gigabytes (GB) of 1066 MHz Double Data Rate (DDR3) Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory (SDRAM) installed. Each memory slot can accept an SDRAM module that meets the following specifications: Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format 30mm (1.18 inch) 1 GB or 2 GB 204-pin PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM You can add two 2 GB memory modules for a maximum of 4 GB of memory. For best performance, fill both memory slots and install an identical memory module in each slot. ---- end of quote --- I'm not an Apple expert. But that was all I could find. I think I'd stick with information from Apple. Not that the above is the best info you can get, but you could get in touch with an Apple dealer close to you and ask for the facts. Daniel On Mon, Nov 29, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Peter Cheyne <geordiepete211 at yahoo.co.uk> wrote: > At home, I use a MacBook Pro, OS 10.5.8, 2.33 GHz Dual Core Duo, with 2GB > 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM. ?When I edit photos in Lightroom it becomes > frustratingly slow these days. ?Is there anything I can do to get it over > those speed bumps faster? ?I heard I can give it 3 GB of RAM instead of 2, > but that might not help any, because this Mac is said to work better with > equal sized RAM chips. ?Any suggestions, or is it time to buy a new Mac? ?I > was hoping this one would last me longer. > > Peter Cheyne > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >