Ram install on macbook pro 2011
I upgraded my RAM to 16GB because I do a lot of video conversion/editing with plans of doing more. I installed a 16 GB Corsair (2 X 8GB 204-pin DDR3 10600 SO DIMM 1333MHz 9-9-9-24) seen at the link below. I check page outs vs page ins under activity monitor/system memory and saw that it went from over 25% to less than 10% (or 1 to 10) ratio as suggested here in an Apple Community discussion by OGELTHORPE. Is there another way to get a measurement of the difference the ram upgrade made?
http://www.corsair.com/us/memory/notebook-memory-upgrades/corsair-mac-memory-16g b-dual-channel-ddr3-sodimm-memory-kit-cmsa16gx3m2a1333c9.html
I presume that if you install the original RAM, the MBP functions correctly.
You seem to have tried all possible combinations. The only thing I can suggest is to contact Crucial and see what guidance they can offer. Your situation is a puzzle to me.
Ciao.
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