I'm looking at buying some extra RAM for my mid-2011 (?) MBP. OWC says that I can handle up to 16GB (2×8), though I might elect to go with "only" 8GB.
I haven't bought computer components in a couple of years, so I'm not sure what the state-of-the-art is. Do I have to match the speed of the current modules (listed as 1333MHz) or can I go faster? Do I have to look for certain timing characteristics? Does brand matter?
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Click the apple symbol on top left > About this mac> More info > Memory . There you can see the type of memory you need. I don't think there are more that 1333 Mhz for laptop,even if there are they will ether not work or work at 1333(not sure which). Also unless you do really heavy work(3d modelling maybe) 8gb is more than enough.
On my mid 2009 MBP 13" with 8gb memory there is no page swapping even when playing games/making movies.
Also about the brand. I don't think it will make any difference as long as its a well known brand like crucial kingston corsair etc.