more than 4GB?

[yzane]

hi guys,

i have a Macbook White (mid-2010). Currently, it has 2GB (2 x 1GB SO-DIMMs) of memory but the specs on the mac site state that it can support up to 4GB.
i've been googling and have found that you can certainly put in 8GB (2 x 4GB SO-DIMMs) but it would supposedly just make use of the 4GB only and disregarding the remaining memory which makes for a huge waste of money.

im planning to upgrade it so im wondering: can it support and MAKE USE of more than 4GB? say, 8GB?

PS. Also, if anyone can point to a reliable place to buy RAM or anyone who is selling, it would be appreciated.

thanks.

[memphis]

There is a thread here already discussing about that.. You can search for it.

As far as i understand, there is a secret firmware update (yes, it's secret ) release by apple to enable a macbook support 8gb ram. You can verify yours if that's included.


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[ijingo]

Please check here www.everymac,com. It will support 8GB of RAM. Just a question, why do you need to upgrade it that much. i believe 8GB of RAM will cost you. If you're in graphics I think 4GB would be enough.

[winmag]

More ram the better.

[yzane]

There is a thread here already discussing about that.. You can search for it.

As far as i understand, there is a secret firmware update (yes, it's secret ) release by apple to enable a macbook support 8gb ram. You can verify yours if that's included.

Thanks. Still new here. Forgive the question but where would I get this secret firmware update? And any hardware suggestions?

Please check here www.everymac,com. It will support 8GB of RAM. Just a question, why do you need to upgrade it that much. i believe 8GB of RAM will cost you. If you're in graphics I think 4GB would be enough.

Thanks. I was thinking that this would be my mac for a LONG time, so if I was to upgrade it, itotodo ko na.

Any hardware suggestions?

[bhoyetjumpay]

There is a thread here already discussing about that.. You can search for it.

As far as i understand, there is a secret firmware update (yes, it's secret ) release by apple to enable a macbook support 8gb ram. You can verify yours if that's included.


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i believe that the "secret firmware" is only available on late 2008 models (macbook/pro)


@yzane, did you updates your EFI Firmware? if not just click this MacBook EFI Firmware Update 2.0

[cybersniper]

Please check here www.everymac,com. It will support 8GB of RAM. Just a question, why do you need to upgrade it that much. i believe 8GB of RAM will cost you. If you're in graphics I think 4GB would be enough.

going 8GB (if your Mac supports it) would be a wise move.

Why?

Because 4GB DDR3 RAMs (2X2GB) costs around 3K... and an 8GB DDR3 kit (2X4GB) costs 4K... so the difference of only 1000 pesos, is really worth it!

I would agree though that 4GB is enough on graphics editing, that is - if that's the only program you're running... we can say it's "pwede na"

Needless to say, 8GB is really better.... and on heavy tasks, you'll really feel the difference.

[yzane]

@yzane, did you updates your EFI Firmware? if not just click this MacBook EFI Firmware Update 2.0

This isn't already covered by a quick software update?

going 8GB (if your Mac supports it) would be a wise move.

Why?

Because 4GB DDR3 RAMs (2X2GB) costs around 3K... and an 8GB DDR3 kit (2X4GB) costs 4K... so the difference of only 1000 pesos, is really worth it!

I would agree though that 4GB is enough on graphics editing, that is - if that's the only program you're running... we can say it's "pwede na"

Needless to say, 8GB is really better.... and on heavy tasks, you'll really feel the difference.

agreed.

[Salaryman Ryan]

going 8GB (if your Mac supports it) would be a wise move.

Why?

Because 4GB DDR3 RAMs (2X2GB) costs around 3K... and an 8GB DDR3 kit (2X4GB) costs 4K... so the difference of only 1000 pesos, is really worth it!

I would agree though that 4GB is enough on graphics editing, that is - if that's the only program you're running... we can say it's "pwede na"

Needless to say, 8GB is really better.... and on heavy tasks, you'll really feel the difference.

Agreed. Economics of scale has reached to a point where 8Gb of RAM is actually so affordable now that it very wise to upgrade if you can.

[coqueiro]

Hi yzane. You can check out the Secret Firmware Update Lets Late '08 MacBooks Use 8GB of RAM thread. It has been heavily discussed there.

By the way, I'm running 8GB of RAM on my MacBook and it rocks baby.