How much RAM can my 17" Macbook Pro handle?

[shinobi]

It's an earlier version (around 2008 or so). It came with 2GB.

Thanks for reading!

[nwyaker]

Model # ?

[Trouble]

Either 6GB or 8GB. Look up your model here http://lowendmac.com/macbookpro/macbook-index.html

[TheCaber]

The forum sponsor, OWC, has a link for that! Start with the OWC logolink at the top right corner of the page. The page linked to has a middle area with links to sizing/pricing information for memory upgrades for every Mac. MacBook Pro's are in the second group photo from the left. It looks like 2008 MBP can be maxed to 8GB (but you will want to get the model info from System Profiler->Hardware Overview->Model Identifier and use that to seek memory upgrades).

[OWC Larry]

all details can be determined with a couple clicks from here:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Ap...ro/Upgrade

match the look and the pages that follow will further guide for exact model ID and capabilities there of.