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?

Please confirm that my chosen Ram is correct. Refer to spec and your stock below:

Mac Desktop Spec - http://1drv.ms/1WKjmnt

Your Stock ( Is this correct?) - http://1drv.ms/1Qnwor7

Will this fit a desktop Mac?

Any other options?

Thanks


Answer: Mark,

Yes, that will work. However I would suggest you order the Mac specific RAM as all memory modules have an eeprom that can be programmed to specific brands. Here are the links for the 8gb module, 16gb and 32gb kits.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/parts/UA1583.html

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/parts/UA2583.html

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/parts/UA4583.html

All in stock

Regards

Keith

How much to install around 250GB SSD into optical bay as primary drive and just clean install of Yosemite. Will use installed 1TB drive as data drive. I live locally.


Answer: David,

The installation procedure is $199 inc. We prefer to have the system for 2 hours to do the work and all the testing to make sure the system is all up and running. The installation also includes a thorough inspection and cleaning of your iMac ( you'd be amazed at what we have found inside some of them!)

Additionally you'd be up for the cost of the SSD and bracket itself, however none of the tools and accessories that you would otherwise need if you did it yourself.

When would you like to bring it in?

Regards

Keith

Hi
You site indicates that's max RAM is 16GB.
On the "About This Mac" tab it says 8GB is the maximum.
Appreciate your assistance.
Regards
Dale Brown


Phone: djcb52@gmail.com
Answer: Dale,

The max is definitely 16gb. The 8gb modules were released after the Macbook was manufactured. Apple never retroactively updates their info as they rather sell you a new MacBook Pro!

The 16gb will definitely work in this MacBook Pro, we've sold hundreds of them into thi model with no issues.

Here is the link for the correct 16gb kit.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/parts/UA2556.html

Regards

Keith

I want to take my Macbook Pro to 16gb. Your website does not list the 8gb modules for my Mac. Will they work?    
Answer: Thank you for the qustion. The 8GB modules are not compatible with a 2010 Macbook Pro. You can install them, they will not work, the Mac does not start with them installed.

Computer Model: Mac Mini (Macmini6,1) Core i5 2.5Ghz
Name: Ramesh
Current hard drive size: 512GB
Preferred new SSD size: 1TB
Type of installation: Clone current drive


Answer: Hi,

Here is a link to our Macmini SSD upgrade page. This lists all the compatible drives and all the accessories you'll need to get the job done.

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

All orders come with a complete set of instructions. We have videos to assist you and of course. Upgradeable offers free technical support should you require it.

Thanks for your inquiry

Regards

Keith

I have a Macbook Pro 15" Retina Early 2013 I7. This is not listed on your menu. Can I assume then that I cannot upgrade this machine ?
Answer: Hi

You cannot upgrade the RAM, you can upgrade the storage(SSD) to a larger size.
Is that what you are after?

Best Regards

Keith

Ok not sure what is happening, hoping community or staff can assist or guide.
iMAC Late 2014 27inch , 3.5ghz, i7
16GB on board
bought 16GB upgrade kit - (UA2583)
Install both new modules
Mac beeps on start up...
So I diagnose.
Take out all RAM , including the original.
Put in 1 by 1 the 2 old RAM modules on each port to be sure ports are not faulty.
All good.
Insert 1 of the new modules, on each port
All good
Insert 2nd new module
Beep
Swap around new modules, so the module that now causes the beep is inserted alone.
All good
Re-insert the other new module - that was previously good by itself.
Beep
So...

• Each new modules by itself -  OK


• New modules together - BEEP - no good


• 1 New module and both old Modules OK


• Both new modules and both old modules - BEEP

Help please.
Answer: Simon,

Is it one long beep or 3 beeps?

Best Regards

Keith

MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)
 
Model Name: MacBook Pro
  Model Identifier: MacBookPro11,1
  Processor Name: Intel Core i5
  Processor Speed: 2.4 GHz
  Number of Processors: 1
  Total Number of Cores: 2
  L2 Cache (per Core): 256 KB
  L3 Cache: 3 MB
  Memory: 8 GB
  Boot ROM Version: MBP111.0145.B00
 
What is the maximum upgrade suggestion?
Answer: Hi,

You cannot upgrade the RAM on this model, only increase the amount of storage by installing a larger SSD.

Is that what you are after?

Best Regards

Keith

Hi,
I've owned my macbook since June and it feels painfully slow, so Id like to know what the best way to increase performance by changing to a ssd and maybe adding more ram (currently standard)
Any advice would be great.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Cheers
Dan


Answer: Dan,
Best thing to do is to upgrade both things as they serve different purposes. If you are trying to run Yosemite, you'll need at least 8gb of RAM to give it the room it needs to run properly. Extra RAM will allow you to run more programmes simultaneously without encountering the spinning wheel of death. An SSD will load everything instantly, the OS, web pages, applications, HD video, photos, everything. If you have an SSD and do run out of RAM, the system will not slow down as it draws info direct from the drive as it's now an SSD and they run about 20 times faster then your existing HDD.

The nice thing about the SSD is that you can put it into your next notebook when you buy something new in 3-4 years. By doing these upgrades you are extending the life of this MacBook by at least 2-3 years and to buy a new one with a large capacity SSD and 8gb of RAM will run you in excess of $2000, so it's a much less expensive way to get an amazing computer. Link for your model page is below. Includes all RAM and SSD upgrades plus any accessories you may need. All RAM and SSD purchases come with instructions and I have tech staff who can help you out if you need it.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/apple/macbookpro9-2-core-i5-2-5ghz-13-inch.html

Thanks for your inquiry and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Regards

Keith Fiertl

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