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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066MHz CL7 SODIMM MacBook 13" Mid-2010

SKU CH-88HJ-F71CE

An 8 GB DDR3 kit (two 4 GB SODIMMs) at 1066 MHz CL7 for the 13-inch Mid-2010 MacBook

  • Capacity8GB (2 x 4GB)
  • Type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
  • SpeedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
  • CAS LatencyCL7
  • Timing7-7-7
  • Voltage1.5V
  • 8GB kit upgrades your Mid-2010 MacBook to its official memory limit
  • CL7 timing at 1066MHz delivers responsive DDR3 performance for everyday tasks
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor matches the factory slot exactly
  • 5V unbuffered modules install without configuration or BIOS changes
  • Two 4GB sticks enable dual-channel bandwidth on the 13-inch Core 2 Duo system

MacBook Mid-2010 8GB DDR3 Kit

This 8GB kit contains two 4GB DDR3 1066MHz SODIMM modules built for the Apple MacBook 13-inch Mid-2010 (MC516LL/A). It matches the factory PC3-8500 specification with CL7 7-7-7 timings and 1.5V unbuffered non-ECC operation. The 204-pin form factor fits the two SO-DIMM slots in this model.

Sustained Load Stability

JEDEC-standard 1066MHz speed and low CAS latency 7 keep timing tight during long work sessions. Unbuffered 2Rx8 organisation with major-brand DRAM delivers consistent throughput without throttling. The 1.5V nominal voltage maintains thermal equilibrium inside the compact aluminium chassis.

Build and Daily Use

Green PCB modules without heat spreaders slide directly into the factory slots beneath the battery bay. The 2-piece kit populates both channels for dual-channel bandwidth. Apple rates the system at 8GB maximum, though community testing shows 16GB works with 8GB sticks. This kit meets the official supported limit.

Highlights

  • 8GB kit upgrades your Mid-2010 MacBook to its official memory limit
  • CL7 timing at 1066MHz delivers responsive DDR3 performance for everyday tasks
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor matches the factory slot exactly
  • 5V unbuffered modules install without configuration or BIOS changes
  • Two 4GB sticks enable dual-channel bandwidth on the 13-inch Core 2 Duo system

Specifications

BrandComputer Memory Solutions
ModelCM512648500SODRH
Capacity8GB (2 x 4GB)
Type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
SpeedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
CAS LatencyCL7
Timing7-7-7
Voltage1.5V
ECCNo
Buffered/RegisteredUnbuffered
Rank2Rx8
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Heat SpreaderNo
Compatible SystemApple Mc516Ll/A Macbook "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 13" (Mid-2010)
Package Content2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Does the 1.5 V DDR3 1066 MHz kit add noticeable heat or fan noise during all-day use?

The modules run at standard 1.5 V with no heat spreader, so thermal output matches the original Apple specification and does not increase fan activity.

My Mid-2010 MacBook 13" has two SODIMM slots — is anything else required to install this 204-pin kit?

No extra parts are needed; the two 4 GB sticks fill both slots directly and are guaranteed compatible with the MC516LL/A model.

Will this CL7 8500 memory work reliably alongside the original 1066 MHz modules if I keep one factory stick?

The kit is validated for the MacBook7,1 (A1342) and runs at the same 1066 MHz speed and timing, so mixing with original modules is stable.

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