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Two green 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sticks, no heat spreaders

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3-1333 204-pin SO-DIMM MacBook Pro 17" Early 2011

SKU CH-9N5B-4SHEC

Two 8 GB DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM modules bring this 17-inch MacBook Pro to its full 16 GB limit

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1333 (PC3 10600)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL9
  • Memory timings9-9-9
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • 16 GB kit boosts multitasking on 17-inch 2011 MacBook Pro
  • Dual 8 GB modules fill both memory slots for maximum capacity
  • DDR3-1333 speed matches factory specification for stable operation
  • 5 V unbuffered SO-DIMMs install without configuration changes
  • CL9 9-9-9 timings deliver responsive performance for everyday workloads

MacBook Pro 17" Early 2011 upgrade

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR3 SO-DIMM modules built for the Apple MacBook Pro 17" Early 2011. It matches the factory slot count and pin layout so installation is a direct swap. The kit suits owners who want the maximum addressable memory this model can recognise.

Sustained workload behaviour

Each module runs at 1333MHz with CL9 timing at 1.5V, delivering steady throughput for long renders, virtual machines or large datasets. Unbuffered non-ECC chips keep latency predictable during extended sessions without the overhead of registered designs. The dual-rank organisation helps maintain bandwidth when both slots are populated.

DDR3 SO-DIMM practical limits

The 204-pin DDR3 interface caps transfer rate at PC3-10600, so faster modules will downclock to this ceiling. Apple's original specification lists 8GB, yet this MacBook Pro 17" Early 2011 accepts 16GB when two 8GB sticks are fitted. Builders needing more than 16GB or a different memory generation cannot use this platform.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Model-Specific Memory Upgrades, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $43.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Lower than about 70% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $2.75 per GB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246410600SODRH
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1333 (PC3 10600)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL9
Memory timings9-9-9
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsApple Macbook Pro "Core I7 in 2.2 17 in Early 2011
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Will the 1.5 V DDR3-1333 modules run hot or draw extra power in a 17-inch Early 2011 MacBook Pro during all-day use?

These 204-pin SO-DIMMs operate at the standard 1.5 V DDR3 voltage and CL9 timing, matching the factory specification for the 2.2 GHz Core i7 model, so heat and power draw remain at stock levels.

Does my MacBook Pro 17-inch Early 2011 need a firmware update or specific macOS version before installing this 16 GB kit?

The kit is built to the PC3-10600 1333 MHz spec that the MacBookPro8,3 (A1297) expects; no firmware or OS prerequisite is required beyond what the machine already runs.

Can I keep the original 4 GB or 8 GB sticks and add this 2x8 GB kit alongside them?

The 17-inch Early 2011 has only two SO-DIMM slots and a 16 GB ceiling, so the existing modules must be removed — this kit fills both slots to reach the maximum supported capacity.

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