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,
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

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

My machine is a iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)  3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo  4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3 I have checked out your site and noticed that you are supplying chips which a 1067 MHz, which is exactly what I am after to add to my 4GB and upgrading to 12GB But I have noticed that numerous other sites and stores sell a 1066 option, and have been informed that my machine should have the 1066 Mhz option ??  Just a little confused as I have been informed that not having the correct speed could cause problems, can you mix these or you just need to stick with one.
Answer: Vince,

The reality is that the speed of the RAM is technically 1066.666mhz repeating. Apple(correctly) rounded up the technical term to 1067mhz. The rest of the industry rounded the technical term down to 1066mhz. Its the same RAM and whoever you spoke to before is not really correct (sorry if they are a relative or close friend, but this is pretty common knowledge amongst memory people). The RAM we sell however, is designed specifically for the iMac and is guaranteed to work with your existing RAM and will you give you the 12gb in total that I am sure your iMac needs to run much better(no more beach ball..hurray!) Below is the link for the 8gb kit you are after. This item is in stock in our Sydney office and will ship overnight the day it is ordered. I hope that clarifies the matter.

https://www.upgradeable.com.au/parts/UA2713

Best Regards

Keith

Hi guys
 
I am new to imac...never used any imac before so please ignore if I am missing some rules or guide to right direction please....
I have iMac mid 2011 27"....with 1TB HDD...in it.... Given to me by a friend
I have purchased tow SSDs...1TB each...Samsung 850EVO and Crucial mx500 .....I am planning to install both in my iMac and keeping my internal HDD as well.....
 
my questions are....
 
1) Can I Keep internal HDD and install both SSDs in iMac if I remove super drive?
2) I want to install OSX on 1 SSD and windows on 2nd SSD...is it possible and is there any guide to get help and instruction for that please?
3) should I set up both SSDs as fusion Drive or RAID 0 (recommendation from a friend)...although I am not expert at all and not familiar with these two set ups...is it worth it for performance of system....and installing OSX and windows on these SSDs....or use these drives separate...?
or use internal HDD and 1 SSD as RAID 0 and install OSX on it and windows on second individual SSD?
4) I need step by step instruction please to set up and install OSX and Windows on these HDD and make SSD with OSX as Boot Drive?
 
Thanks heaps in advance
Answer: Waseem,

Yes, you can have all 3 drives internal, we sell both the 3rd drive kit and the kit that allows you do install the SSD into the optical bay bracket. Do you want me to send the links for those?

I am unable to advise on software and OS setups, sorry.

Best Regards

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

Answer: Hi,

No the 2007 must use the 667mhz modules, the 800mhz won't work.

Best Regards

Keith

Answer: Hi,

Max is 3gb using 1x1gb and 1x2gb module. Here is the link for the 2gb module

https://www.upgradeable.com.au/parts/UA1369

Best 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