Is my memory maxed out on my computer???

Question

My computer is a MacBook Pro. (15 inch). I added 1 GB of memory to my computer so i now have 2GBs. If i get another memorycard can i add it to my computer or am i maxed out?

Answer 1

I think you can go up to 4 gig but you may have to replace your existing memory if you don't have the right number of open memory slots.

Answer 2

Why on earth do you need all that memory? Please check your habits before going into another memory card. Here is my checklist:

Many users are not aware of how much RAM is used by wallpaper and/or a screensaver full of graphics. They run in the background and consume memory. (I have only 512mb RAM, run multiple programs simultaneously, and have set my wallpaper and screensaver to blank.)

I don’t do games, but I do know they are primarily graphics which need and use a lot of memory.

- How many programs do you load at startup? Maybe you should check it out and ensure you are running just what you need.
To do this: cl Start, cl Settings, cl Taskbar and Start Menu.
- cl Start Menu, cl Customize, cl Remove.
- cl the icon for the program you wish to remove
- then cl Remove.
- There is also a “Disable All” button.
- This will prevent the program from loading at startup, but will not remove the program from the hard disk.

- When you are working in a large file, save frequently to restore full memory access. (Your work remains in memory until you “save” it to disk.)

1. Did you run an error check? Open My Computer,
Right-cl on C:, Select Properties, Tools – Run an Error Check ( checkmark “check all and fix); then run a Defrag

2. Are you using Yahoo Toolbar? Run a full Norton Antispy.

3. From IE, click Tools, Internet Options
delete cookies
delete files (offline files)
clear history (set days to save to 0 if you want)
click o.k., and Restart

3. click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools – run Disk Cleanup

4. click Start, Run ipconfig renew (type ipconfig space renew)

All these things should be done regularly. The more frequently they are run, the less time they take.
- Note: Games and videos are mostly graphics. Graphics create large files. If this doesn’t help, you should consider getting more memory.
- A good web site to visit: http://www.theonlinefamily.net/organize/spring_clean_computer/index.html

Answer 3

I do believe you can upgrade to 4gig but not sure you can look on their website. Also, I just sent back a macbook pro as the performance was horrendous. If this is new I would consider looking into other issues with your notebook as you should not need any more RAM. 2GIG is MORE THAN ENOUGH. Something is wrong with your notebook!