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Two green 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM modules in a clear plastic tray

Avarum

Avarum 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3L 1600 PC3L-12800 204-Pin SODIMM memory upgrade

SKU CH-8790-KJD7F

8GB dual-channel DDR3L 1600 kit for compatible 2012–2015 MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac mini models

  • Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered
  • 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.

How it compares

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Price $19.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Lower than about 80% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $2.50 per GB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameAvarum
Model nameAvarum-3L41600-SODIMM
Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V

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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