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?

Hi Guys, I am trying to find out the best SSD 1TB drive to replace the drive in my Macbook Pro 8.2 model serial C02HN78FDV7L late Nov 2011? cheers Tony
Answer: Tony,

The Crucial M550 is the best SSD for your MacBook pro. Crucial is a division of Micron who is the original developer of flash technology and supplies all the flash for Apple worldwide. The Crucial SSDs are the only ones constructed with high density chips which allows them to run cooler and thus last longer. Since Micron is an Apple worldwide partner, they are also the only SSD that works straight out of the box in the Macs.
Here is the link to our MacBook pro SSD upgrade page. It lists all the SSDs available and all the accessories you'll require for the installation. Upgradeable is the only supplier of this equipment who also provides an installation service and tech support should you require it. All SSD upgrades are sold with a complete set of instructions also.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/macbook-pro-ssd-upgrade-guide.html

1TB are currently in stock, thanks for your inquiry

Regards

Keith Fiertl
Director
Upgradeable.com.au

I need to add to my current 2x2GB RAM. Considering 2x8GB but need confirmation that this total of 20GB will be supported by OS X, as the Apple stated limit is 16GB.
I plan to run flight simulator programs in my Boot Camp Windows partition. Is 2x8GB an overkill? Would an extra 8GB be sufficient? If so can that be a single 8GB module or must it be 2x4GB modules?


Answer: Brian,

If you are running a flight simulator then the extra RAM will help, the 16gb will definitely not be an overkill. You can install (1) 8gb module by itself also.

Initially the max ram was 16gb via 4x4gb modules as there were no 8gb modules available back then. Apple never updates their info retroactively as they would rather sell you a new computer! The 8gb modules definitely work without issue and will work with your existing RAM allowing you to go to 20gb with no issue. With the extra memory you can run the flight simulator with other stuff in the background without the iMac running out of memory and then using the HDD as the RAM. This is when you get the spinning beach ball of fun!

Regards

Keith

Hi, My wife wants me to upgrade the SSD in her early 2013 macbookPro 10,1 to 2TB. I see you stock the 1TB OWC Aura, but that is not big enough for her needs. Can you get the 2TB OWC Aura which is on their website?

Answer: Michael,

Yes, I can get these, the lead time is 3-4 days max. The cost is $1349 inc., tax. Because the item is over a $1000AUD If you were to import one it would incur an approx. customs fee of about $100.
If you want one, just let me know your number and we can process the order over the phone.

Best Regards

Keith

Hello.

I have a mid 2010 15 inch Macbook Pro and recently it has started to slow up. My friend recommended getting a Solid State hard drive. Are you able to do me a deal on a 512MB Solid state drive, a new battery and 2 X 4MB memory upgrade? I work in St Leonards so could drop my computer off any time. I desperately need your help :( my poor computer just isn't the same......

Thanks!


Answer: Adam,

We can do the clone and install for you, no worries. Your MacBook Pro will absolutely fly once it's all done. Depending on how much data you have to clone, we would need the MacBook Pro for a couple of hours usually. To install and clone is $175. That service also includes the RAM install if done at the same time.

You can bring it in tomorrow if you need to, my tech guy has only (2) installs booked for tomorrow at this stage.

The 512gb MX100 SSD is $289
8gb RAM kit is $134
clone and install $175

All in stock.

To buy a new MacBook pro with a large capacity SSD and 8gb of RAM will run you in excess of $2500, this is a much less expensive option to get the same thing.

Regards

Keith

I have a MacBook Pro 17" 2008 model. Currently I have 4 GB (2 x 2) RAM. I wonder if I can upgrade my RAM to 8 GB (4x4). Previously I was told it was not possible but it might have changed now.
Regards.

J. van der Laan
Answer: Hi,

Actually the max you can go to is 6gb, via (1) 4gb and (1) 2gb(which you already have). The 4gb module was released after the system specs and Apple never updates their upgrade info. You cannot put (2) 4gb into it as it will run really slow as the RAM goes into a wait state, however this does not occur with (1) 4gb and (1) 2gb. We have sold many of these and I know they work, link for the 4gb module is below.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/parts/UA1450.html

Regards

Keith

I have an early 2009 MacBook Model 5.2 with 2 X 1GB 667 MHz DDR2 SD RAM memory.
I don't want to spend too much money & am looking at replacing one of the memory modules with a 4 GB one.
Just want to confirm that this will work. I have read elsewhere on internet that memory beyond 6 GB would not enhance performance & that 6 GB is all one needs for this model.


Answer: Robert,

Yes, you are correct on all accounts. You cannot put in (2) 4gb modules as the system goes into a perpetual wait state, however you can max it out at 6gb via a 4gb and 2gb module. I suggest you are going the right direction, just put in (1) 4gb alongside the existing 1gb and that will make a big difference. Here is the link for the correct RAM.

http://www.upgradeable.com.au/parts/UA1450.html

In stock and can ship today.

Regards

Keith

Hi

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Regards

Mick
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