Avarum
Avarum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3L 1600 PC3L-12800 204-Pin SODIMM memory upgrade
8GB dual-channel DDR3L 1600 kit for compatible 2012–2015 MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini models
- Capacity8GB (2 x 4GB)
- Type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
- SpeedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
- CAS LatencyCL11
- Voltage1.35V
- ECCNo
- 8 GB kit upgrades Mid 2012 MacBook Pro and Late 2012 Mac mini
- DDR3L 1600 PC3L-12800 speed matches factory spec
- 35 V low-voltage modules reduce power draw
- 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits Apple notebook and desktop slots
- Dual-rank 2Rx8 organisation with major-brand chips
MacBook Pro Mid 2012 memory kit
This Avarum 8GB kit contains two 4GB DDR3L SODIMM modules built for Apple MacBook Pro Mid 2012, iMac Late 2012 through Mid 2015, and Mac Mini Late 2012. The 204-pin unbuffered design matches the factory slot layout in those models.
1.35V DDR3L 1600 CL11 specification
The modules run at DDR3L 1600 (PC3L-12800) with CAS latency 11 at 1.35V. This exact voltage and speed combination is the single specification that determines compatibility with the listed Apple systems; standard 1.5V DDR3 will not operate correctly.
Low-voltage thermal profile
Operating at 1.35V reduces heat output compared to standard DDR3, so the memory runs cooler inside the compact Mac enclosures. No active cooling is required and the modules add negligible acoustic or power load during normal workloads.
Highlights
- 8 GB kit upgrades Mid 2012 MacBook Pro and Late 2012 Mac mini
- DDR3L 1600 PC3L-12800 speed matches factory spec
- 35 V low-voltage modules reduce power draw
- 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits Apple notebook and desktop slots
- Dual-rank 2Rx8 organisation with major-brand chips
Specifications
| Brand | Avarum |
|---|---|
| Model | Avarum-3L41600-SODIMM |
| Capacity | 8GB (2 x 4GB) |
| Type | 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM |
| Speed | DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) |
| CAS Latency | CL11 |
| Voltage | 1.35V |
| ECC | No |
| Buffered/Registered | Unbuffered |
| Rank | 2Rx8 |
| Chipset | Major Brand Chipset |
Questions about this item
What does the 1600MHz DDR3L rating mean for actual performance in my MacBook Pro?
The modules run at 1600MHz DDR3L with CL11 timing, matching the memory controller speed used in the listed Mac models.
How does the PC3L-12800 standard limit bandwidth on these Macs?
PC3L-12800 sets the maximum data rate at 12800 MB/s per module, which is the ceiling for the 204-pin DDR3L slots in these machines.
Will the 204-pin SODIMM sticks fit the memory slots in a Late 2012 iMac?
Yes, the 204-pin SODIMM form factor is the correct physical match for the memory slots in the Late 2012 iMac models listed.
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