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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066MHz SODIMM Mac Mini 2010

SKU CH-9Z80-S3BZ0

8GB DDR3-1066 SO-DIMM kit validated for the Mid-2010 Mac Mini Core 2 Duo 2.4

  • Capacity8GB (2 x 4GB)
  • Type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
  • SpeedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
  • CAS LatencyCL7
  • Timing7-7-7
  • Voltage1.5V
  • 8GB kit doubles the factory memory limit
  • 1066MHz DDR3 matches the Mid-2010 Mac Mini spec
  • CL7 timing keeps latency low at 1.5V
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits the Mac Mini slot
  • Lifetime warranty from Computer Memory Solutions

8GB DDR3 kit for 2010 Mac Mini

This 8GB kit contains two 4GB DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM modules built for the Apple Mac Mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 (Mid-2010). It uses 204-pin unbuffered non-ECC memory with CL7 timing at 1.5V. The kit targets owners of the MC270LL/A or Macmini4,1 (A1347) who want the original maximum capacity.

DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM limits

DDR3 1066 (PC3-8500) sets the speed ceiling; the memory controller will not run faster modules at higher rates. The Mid-2010 Mac Mini officially supports 8GB total across its two slots, so this kit fills the original specification. Systems without the latest EFI and OS X 10.7.5 or higher cannot address more than 8GB regardless of module size.

Upgrade from 2GB or 4GB factory RAM

Replacing the stock 2GB or 4GB configuration with this 8GB kit restores the factory ceiling and improves multitasking headroom. The jump is worthwhile when the machine runs OS X 10.7.5 or later with current EFI, because only then can the platform recognise 16GB if larger modules are installed later. Buyers who need more than 8GB now must wait for a platform that supports higher density.

Highlights

  • 8GB kit doubles the factory memory limit
  • 1066MHz DDR3 matches the Mid-2010 Mac Mini spec
  • CL7 timing keeps latency low at 1.5V
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits the Mac Mini slot
  • Lifetime warranty from Computer Memory Solutions

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 Mac Mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.4 (Mid-2010)
Package Content2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Is this 8 GB kit the right choice for a Mac Mini 2010 running OS X 10.7.5 or later?

Yes, the 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) kit matches the original 8 GB maximum and works with the later EFI that enables up to 16 GB total when both slots are filled.

Will the 1066 MHz rating actually run at that speed in the Mac Mini?

The modules are rated DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) and the Mid-2010 Mac Mini memory controller operates at 1066 MHz, so they run at the rated frequency.

Does the 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM interface limit capacity or speed in this machine?

The 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM form factor is the only one the Mid-2010 Mac Mini accepts; it caps the system at two slots and 1066 MHz, which these modules meet exactly.

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