You are Wrong.Apple Sites says it supports only 8GB but, it does support 16GB memory module. Expand Every System Contract Every System 1 Apple Computer Actual Max RAM MacBook Pro 15' 'Core Duo' 1.67 2 GB MacBook Pro 15' 'Core Duo' 1.83 2 GB MacBook Pro 15' 'Core Duo' 2.0 2 GB MacBook Pro 15' 'Core Duo' 2. Some of the statements made may not be 100% perfectly accurate. Note that 'Retina' MacBook Pro models (2012 to Present) cannot have the RAM upgraded at all after purchase. That price gets you a 2.5GHz Core i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM, a 500GB hard drive spinning at 5,400 RPM and. Our configuration of the 13-inch Pro goes for 1,199. I'm new to Mac/Apple so I'm learning as I go along. Configuration options and the competition. You HAVE to buy it pre-configured that way from greedy Apple because the Ram is SOLDERED to the motherboard.
Now, with introduction of the $2k-plus Retina displays - essentially the same motherboards are offered in 16GB configurations. So they gave consumers a choice of 4 or 8 GB - all through their "showroom floor" - mind you. I think Apple didn't want people to open their cases - thus voiding warranty - prior to the introduction of the Retina display. Even the Sandy-Bridge motherboards supported 16GB. Not to sound like a jackass, just stating what everyone else knows already. This is because Intel designed the Ivy-Bridge motherboard that way. Check with Apple support if it supports 16GB and if it does, then out of the three go with option 'B' (Corsair Vengeance). P.S - There are sites reporting that max is 16GB (like Crucial) but apple specs say other wise. Try numerous sites like, , newegg, bestbuy etc and go with the best available for you.
The max you can upgrade is upto 8GB using two 4GB modules - Click here for official specifications!! You can go with 1600MHz as it is the default speed memory which your macbook comes with. But if you want to get the Amazon Prime shipping and prefer to do all the upgrades yourself, then check out this 13 MacBook Pro with 4GB and 500 GB of HDD (aka slower) storage for 360. Your Macbook does not support upto 16GB, so all the three options are not compatible. Refurbished Mid 2012 MacBook Pro (Already comes with 16 GB RAM and only needs SSD Storage and Blu Ray Upgrade). Which of these THREE (3) options would YOU make if you were upgrading to 16GB of RAM, as price is fairly equal: