Welcome to the Upgradeable Apple model page. You can quickly search our database and find your model and what upgrades you can buy to improve its performance.

Start by clicking on the "find your model series" box. A drop down list of models should appear.

Choose what series your Mac belongs to, such as iMac. Step 2 is clicking in the next box "Select a Model" and all the models in that series will appear. Scroll to choose your model.

When you find your model, selecting it will make all the upgrade options appear.

If you have any problems, please contact us via our online contact form or call our office. We appreciate all feedback, it helps improve our service.

1. Click on the Apple icon on the top left of your screen

2. Click "About this Mac"

3. Click "More Info" or click "System Report" in newer Macs.

4. In "Hardware Overview" look for "Machine Identifier" or "Model Identifier" in newer iMacs

 

An example of a model identifier is iMac7,1.

This is a very hard question to answer as it can be very specific to each user.

If your Mac has a low maximum RAM size like 4GB or 8GB, then upgrade to the maximum. You'll need as much RAM as you can get. Then consider an SSD upgrade, it is like having a huge RAM drive, when the Mac runs out of RAM it will use the hard drive as virtual ram. An SSD speeds up this process as it is almost as fast as the RAM.

If your Mac can be upgraded to 16GB or 32GB, we currently recommend between 12GB and 16GB. Current versions of OSX will use as much RAM as you give it, but performance increase flattens at around 16GB.

However, if you are a high graphic user - playing games, or editing videos and photos you will need between 16G and 20GB. You really should consider 32GB.

We hear this question everyday. A lot of Mac users call us after they have upgraded to the latest OSX and there computer has slowed down. Why?

The simple answer is you need more RAM. When you upgrade your OSX, files get bigger, and the computer want to do more. All this activity needs to go into the RAM before the CPU can process it. When the Mac runs out of RAM it starts using the hard drive as ram. This is called Paging. You'll start to see the spinning wheel on screen and the Mac freeze. Running your computer like this is the equivalent of driving your car in first gear all the time. You wont reach top speed, and your car will wear out fast. Install more RAM, it will fix the immediate bottle neck.

If you have reached your maximum RAM alowed, or you want better performance after a RAM upgrade then consider an SSD. For a lot of models, it is a simple procedure. We can advise on the best way to upgrade.

Yes. In many cases with both iMacs and MacBook Pros you can exceed the official stated maximum RAM Memory amount as initially determined by Apple.

The reason for this is simple.  In most cases the higher density module was release after the iMac or MacBook Pro and Apple never retroactively updates their upgrade information.

One example of this is the 2011 MacBook Pro. Choose any 2011 MacBook Pro; any screen size, any CPU speed, any model identifier for a 2011 MacBook Pro, whether be an early or late 2011, the official stated amount of RAM Memory these devices can take is 8gb (2x4gb module).

However it is well known that the entire range of 2011 MacBook Pros are quite happy to utilise a maximum of 16gb of RAM Memory (via 2x8gb modules). The 8gb module was released after the MacBook Pro and as stated previously, Apple does not update this information. 

We have sold hundreds of 16gb upgrade kits for the 2011 range to many customers who are now more then happy to be able to utilise their MacBook Pro to it's full capacity and extend the life of their laptop.

Another popular system that this applies to is the 27" 2011 iMac. Apple stated official maximum RAM Memory....16gb. Utilising 4x4gb modules.  Another device that is more then happy having individual 8gb modules instead.  Unofficial maximum....32gb. Utilising 4x8gb modules. 

We have sold thousands of 8gb modules into the 2011 iMac range without issue and subsequently making many, many customers very pleased.  Customers are now free to add up to 32gb RAM Memory into these iMacs and continue to utilise them far into the future.

Then you should consider replacing your existing HDD with an SSD(solid state drive)

Upgrading the memory in your computer is usually the first step to increasing it's performance. Additional memory allows you to run more applications simultaneously without the computer slowing down. It also allows you to multi-task to a much greater degree as your applications, email, web browsing, etc. all have more RAM to use to run efficiently.

However additional RAM does not solve all the issues of a "slow" computer. If you find that it takes the latest OS a long time to load or your spreadsheets are taking minutes before they are ready to use, then you should consider swapping out your old spinning HDD for an SSD.  

SSDs will run up to 12 times faster then a HDD and will have the OS loading and ready to use within seconds instead of minutes. All complex programs, high res video, complex audio and other large applications will load, ready to use, within seconds instead of taking several minutes before being ready to utilise.  

In a working environment, waiting minutes each time a new program loads or for your computer to be ready to use, is a time consuming and costly exercise. Added up, wait times increase to hours lost when totaled over the course of just a week. 

None of us here have that kind of time to waste, do you?

what model samsung ssd goes into a 2012 quad core mac mini?

thanks
Answer: Keith,

Here is a link to our Macmini SSD page, all the SSDs here will work in your Macmini. I only sell the Crucial brand of SSDs. They are the only ones that don't have an issue with TRIM and they work straight out of the box. Crucial is a division of Micron, who supplies Apple with their flash. The Crucial SSD are the only ones that don't require a software tweak to achieve the rated speeds as they are constructed with high density chips. The link shows you a few ways in which you can install an SSD into your Macmini and includes all the tools and accessories you might require.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/mac-mini-ssd-upgrade-guide.html

Thanks for your inquiry

Keith

Hi Team @ Upgradable,

This is a total noob question,

May you please confirm your product:
Upgradeable 4GB
DDR3 compatible
Upgrade Size: 4GB
Part No: UP1582

Is suitable for use in upgrading a Mid 2012 15 Inch Macbook Pro With the following specifications:

- Double Data Rate Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Module (DDR3) format
- 30mm (1.18 inch)
- 2 GB or 4 GB
- 204-pin
- PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM

If it will do the job, i will purchase two 4GB sticks immediately.

Cheers,

Evan




Answer: Evan,

I assume it's not a retina screen model? If it is not a retina, then, yes, that is the correct 4gb modules.

Regards

Keith

HI !

I recently bought a macbook air for Uni and thought I wouldn't need more than 128gb.
But I feel like I might need to upgrade the storage.

I just wanted to know what the process is, what the warranty covers and whether or not it works ! Spent alot of money on the laptop and again to upgrade it so I need to know it works !

Thanks!

Regards,

Fairuz



Answer: Fairuz,

The warranty is an industry leading 3 years on all SSD products that we supply. This item is designed specifically for the MacBook Air 2015, it is not a generic module. It will definitely work as we have sold quite a number of these since they were released. Here is a link to our MacBook Air page, just select your model from the top category and the list of upgrades available will appear. We only sell the SSDs with the cloning kit bundle as that allows you to re-use the Apple SSD that you are removing.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/apple/apple-macbook-air-memory.html

Thanks for your inquiry and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Regards

Keith

Please help.
I want to run windows 10 on an Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac8,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 3.06 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 6 MB
Memory: 2 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: IM81.00C1.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.30f1
Serial Number (system): 17841006ZE7
Hardware UUID: 95D1AD69-D9E7-566F-9C77-A57396D0E7FC
I want to upgrade the ram to 6GB and install a 500GB SSD in a frame.
I have watched the videos and I can manage that.
Please advise what you would sell me.
Do you sell the torx toolkits?
Let me know please.
Thanks,
Reon


Answer: Reon,

Here is a link to your iMac upgrade page. This lists the RAM available, including the 4gb and 2gb modules you'll need to max it out at 6gb.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/apple/imac--imac8-1--core-2-duo-3-06ghz-24-inch.html

Here is a link to our iMac SSD upgrade page, this includes all the SSDs and accessories you'll require to do the install. What you are looking for in accessories is either option 1 or 3, they both include the tools(a complete set of tools which can be used on any Apple product), suction cups and bracket. One includes the cloning cable if you are cloning your existing HDD to the SSD first.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/apple/imac--imac8-1--core-2-duo-3-06ghz-24-inch.html

All in stock.

Thanks for the inquiry, if you have any further queries don't hesitate to contact me accordingly.

Regards

Keith

I received my 1TB SSD today with a note that stated that I need to download a dual boot enabler if I wanted to run Bootcamp.
I had hoped that I could transfer the data from my current internal 512GB SSD from my MacBook Pro that currently runs Bootcamp onto this new 1TB SSD and then install it into my MacBook Pro.
Is this not possible? If not, I see no reason to upgrade the SSD.
Answer: Hi Peter,

Unfortunately you cannot run bootcamp on the Aura SSD's as they are seen as an external drive by Mac OSX (Regardless of being internal) You could run a virtual machine or use parallels but understandably that is not a good solution for everyone. Let me know how you would like to proceed and I can help you out from there.

Kind regards,
Josh R

Answer: We suggest we run super duper.

Regards

Keith

Apple iMac 11,3 can I use the existing fitted 2x2 GB RAM as well as your upgradeable 2x4GB to give me 12GB RAM please?
Answer: Hi,

Yes, you can put our 8gb or 16gb kit in alongside the existing 2x2gb modules, no worries.

Thanks for your inquiry

Keith

I have an Imac I wish to upgrade to an SSD drive + max ram.
Please advise your suggestions and costs.
Thanks
Brent

Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac10,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 3.06 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache: 3 MB
Memory: 4 GB
Bus Speed: 1.07 GHz
Boot ROM Version: IM101.00CC.B00
SMC Version (system): 1.52f9
Serial Number (system): WQ9507HV5PC
Hardware UUID: 44F2AF33-B09B-504C-BAD9-CCC1CD351523
Answer: Brent,

No worries. Here is the link to the 10,1 upgrade page. Both 27" and 21.5" 10,1 take the same upgrades.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/apple/imac--imac10-1--core-2-duo-3-06ghz-27-inch.html

The max is Ram is 16gb and most people who add the SSD usually opt for a 500gb and in the accessories choose the iMac SSD clone kit which includes all the tools, bracket etc required to do the job right. All SSD orders include a complete set of instructions and we can provide proper tech support as we do about 10 of these installs a week in our Sydney office.

Thanks for your inquiry

Keith

Hi,

How much is the installation price for the below SSD on a Mac Mini.
UA1722 500GB Crucial MX200 SSD +$279

Will the installation prices whether it is a clone, keeping the original HDD and using the SSD to boot, last fresh install.

Regards

Raymond
Answer: Raymond,

Installation is $175 as the entire MacMini needs to be dismantled. If would like us to clone it also, the cost is $225 all up including clone and installation.

I currently have stock of the 500GB SSD.

When did you want to bring it in?

Regards

Keith

According to Apple the maximum memory for the above computer is 16gb - using either 2gb or 4gb cards. Your site offers upgrades up to 32gb using 8gb cards for either 16gb or 32gb upgrades. Before I order I'd like to know what really is the maximum for this specific computer and what cards will work. Specifically can I upgrade to 16gb using 2 x 8gb cards or 4 x 4gb cards which you don't seem to have? thanks.
Answer: Jeanette,

The 12,2 can definitely be upgraded to 32gb via (2) 16gb kits, which is 2x 8gb modules. The 8gb modules were released after the iMac and Apple never retroactively updates their information. They'd prefer to sell you a new computer!
What most people do is add a 16gb kit to their existing ram(usually 2x2gb or 2x4gb) and go to a total of 20gb or 24gb as they have two slots free to start. We sell hundreds of these upgrades a month into this series without issue. Here is a link to your upgrade page with all the upgrades available. All ram is in stock.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/apple/imac--imac12-2--core-i5-3-1ghz-27-inch.html

Thanks for your inquiry.

Keith