We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Two green circuit boards with black chips and gold edge connectors

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L 1600 SODIMM Mac Mini Late 2012

SKU CH-SW61-9B2EB

16 GB dual-channel DDR3L 1600 kit upgrades the Late 2012 Mac Mini to its 16 GB maximum

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • 16 GB kit expands Mac Mini Late 2012 memory to maximum supported capacity
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz speed matches factory specification for responsive multitasking
  • Low 1.35 V DDR3L voltage reduces heat and power draw in compact chassis
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor installs directly into both factory memory slots
  • CL11 11-11-11 timings deliver stable operation with Apple firmware

Kit specifics

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR3L SO-DIMM modules rated at 1600MHz with CL11 timing and 1.35V operation. The 204-pin unbuffered design matches the Late 2012 Mac Mini server specification exactly.

Who this suits

Owners of the Mac Mini Core i7 2.6 Late 2012 model (Macmini6,2 / A1347) needing the maximum 16GB capacity across both slots. Not for systems requiring ECC, registered modules, DDR3 at 1.5V, or any DDR generation other than DDR3L.

Deciding spec

The 1.35V DDR3L voltage is the single specification that determines fit; the Late 2012 Mac Mini server requires this low-voltage standard and will not accept standard 1.5V DDR3 modules.

How it compares

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

Price $34.99
Cheaper than about 83% 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 $2.19 per GB
Cheaper than about 93% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

New to this? Buying memory and SSDs with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246412800SODRL
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL11
Memory timings11-11-11
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsApple Mac Mini "Core I7 in 2.6 (Late 2012/Server
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 16GB kit or a single 8GB module for my Mac Mini Late 2012?

The Mac Mini Late 2012 has two slots with an 8GB per-slot limit. This 16GB kit provides two 8GB modules to fill both slots and reach the 16GB maximum.

What does the 1600MHz speed rating deliver in this Mac Mini?

The modules run at DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) with CL11 timing at 1.35V, matching the Mac Mini's memory controller specification for full rated bandwidth.

Does the 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM interface limit capacity or voltage in this system?

The 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM form factor fits the Mac Mini's two slots. The 1.35V DDR3L voltage is correct for this model, and the 8GB per-module rank structure respects the 16GB system ceiling.

More in Model-Specific Memory Upgrades

Similar items