![]() ![]() You can upgrade to a 1 TB SSD and 16 GB of RAM for ~$320 ($199 for the SSD and $120 for the RAM), and the performance difference will be huge. If you're going to upgrade, I'd recommend buying from Other World Computing since they specialize in Mac upgrades and can guarantee compatibility. I had this exact machine and went through the same debate – should I upgrade to an SSD and more RAM, or just move to a new machine? Sorry for the ignorance, but when upgrading the RAM, do I really need to strictly purchase a 1333 MHz DDR3 (8GBx2) in order for it to be compatible?.Is a Samsung 850 Pro (1TB) a good investment and is compatible with my early 2011 MacBook Pro? I was thinking of just installing this SSD into my new laptop when the time comes, so I thought it might be a good investment to opt for one of the 'best' SSD with a larger capacity and longer 'life'/warranty.Bu in running multiple memory heavy apps, isn't it better to upgrade the RAM instead of the SSD? Since booting apps or my laptop isn't really an issue. I know it's better to upgrade SSD first before RAM.I'm not really verse with hardware, and since upgrades are very pricey, I kinda need some assurance that my choices are sustainable and the right ones. For now, I'm stuck with my current 2.3GHz MacBook Pro. So, I was considering in using my savings to upgrade my MacBook's RAM and SSD until I raise enough budget to purchase a newer MacBook Pro with a better CPU and better capacity for upgrades(probably in about 5-7 months). I run memory and CPU intensive applications, especially with virtual machines and programming applications, and my MacBook just couldn't these heavy apps (deadly beach ball icon). The new Sandisk ones are now very cheap, are they ok to purchase for this? If I had a PC or Windows Laptop, I wouldn't really have to worry about these things but never really worked on a macbook before hence the questions.Īlso, which RAM should I go for? I have read in a few places that only up to 8GB is supported on 17 inch models, but I have seen loads of people upgrade to 16GB on youtube.I'm a graduating Computer Science student using a MacBook Pro early 2011, 2.3GHz Intel Core i5, RAM of 4GB 1333 MHz DDR3, and running at OSX Yosemite(10.10.2). ![]() I know that is the safest bet from a compatibility point of view, however I wanted to know of any experiences with SSDs on this macbook in general, which one to look out for, which works best etc. I'd like to upgrade to 16GB and a 512GB SSD.Ĭan I please get some guidance on which SSD and RAM to go for? I could go to Crucial and look it all up, but they only suggest their own products. Bit sluggish as it has a HDD and only 4GB ram. Works like a charm and is also updated to el capitan. ![]()
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