Please note that models after 2013 have non-removable memory thus can NOT be upgraded.

Inadequate RAM will severely delay the response time of your computer, and upgrading the RAM can make your Mac last a bit longer than if you stuck with the original specs.īelow you’ll find our recommendations on the best RAM for MacBook Pro, covering models from 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. You can learn more about it from this Wikipedia page.

Well, you could get the newest Apple MacBook Pro with shiny Touch Bar and speedy SSD storage, and perhaps donate, give away, or simply re-sell your old Mac for the residual value ( take these steps if you do).īut, there’s another cheaper yet simpler alternative – you just need to upgrade the RAM (Random-Access Memory), a component of your computer that works in tandem with the drive to load data and quickly complete operations. Do you feel like your old MacBook Pro starts to run slower than normal or that it can’t keep pace with the modern applications you’re installing (especially when you’re dealing with heavy photo/video editing tasks)?