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Crucial

Crucial CT8G3S160BM 8 GB DDR3L 1600 SO-DIMM 204-pin CL11 1.35 V Mac mini 2012

SKU CH-6KJ5-M77C8

8 GB DDR3L 1600 SO-DIMM for Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) and MacBook Pro, CL11 at 1.35 V

  • Type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
  • CompatibilityFor Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro & iMac
  • Capacity8GB
  • SpeedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • CAS Latency11
  • Voltage1.35V
  • 8 GB capacity adds multitasking headroom for daily workloads
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz speed delivers responsive system performance
  • CL11 CAS latency supports quick data access cycles
  • 35 V low voltage reduces power draw and heat
  • 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor fits Mac mini Late 2012 and MacBook Pro

Mac mini 2012 memory upgrade

This 8 GB DDR3L SO-DIMM is built for the Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) and compatible MacBook Pro models. It provides a straightforward capacity increase for users whose workflows exceed the factory memory limit.

204-pin unbuffered non-ECC module

The stick uses the standard 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM form factor and operates at either 1.35 V or 1.5 V. Installation follows the normal Mac mini bottom-cover removal procedure with no special tools or firmware steps required.

DDR3L 1600 CL11 at 1.35 V

Rated at 1600 MHz (PC3L 12800) with CAS latency 11, the module runs at the lower 1.35 V DDR3L voltage in supported Macs. This reduces power draw and heat output compared to standard 1.5 V DDR3 while maintaining full rated speed.

Highlights

  • 8 GB capacity adds multitasking headroom for daily workloads
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz speed delivers responsive system performance
  • CL11 CAS latency supports quick data access cycles
  • 35 V low voltage reduces power draw and heat
  • 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor fits Mac mini Late 2012 and MacBook Pro

Specifications

BrandCrucial
SeriesSODIMM
ModelCT8G3S160BM
Type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
CompatibilityFor Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro & iMac
Capacity8GB
SpeedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
CAS Latency11
Voltage1.35V

Questions about this item

Does the DDR3L 1600 PC3L-12800 rating cap the transfer speed at 1600 MT/s?

Yes, the module runs at 1600 MT/s (PC3L-12800) and will not exceed that data rate on a compatible Mac.

What physical slot and pin count does this SO-DIMM require?

It fits a 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slot as used in the Late 2012 Mac mini and supported MacBook Pro models.

How is the module installed and what step is often missed?

Power off the Mac, open the bottom cover, insert the 204-pin SO-DIMM at an angle until the gold contacts are hidden, then press down firmly until the side clips click — the click is the step people skip.

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