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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L 1600MHz CL11 1.35V SO-DIMM MacBook Pro 13" Mid-2012

SKU CH-V1AE-Q3V6A

16 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz SO-DIMM kit for 13-inch MacBook Pro Mid-2012 models

  • 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 total capacity lets you run more apps simultaneously
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz speed matches the MacBook Pro 13" Mid-2012 memory bus
  • Low 1.35 V operation reduces power draw and heat in the notebook
  • Two 8 GB SO-DIMM modules fill both slots for dual-channel performance
  • CL11 11-11-11 timings deliver responsive latency for everyday workloads

MacBook Pro 13" Mid-2012 memory upgrade

This 16GB kit contains two 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz SO-DIMM modules built for the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid-2012 model A1278. It matches the factory specification of 1.35V voltage and CL11 timing. The unbuffered non-ECC design installs directly into the two 204-pin slots.

Low-voltage operation keeps thermals steady

Running at 1.35V reduces power draw compared to standard DDR3, so the memory generates less heat inside the compact chassis. No heat spreader is fitted, relying on the notebook's existing airflow. The CL11 11-11-11 timings deliver stable performance without increasing thermal load.

Two-module kit fills both slots

The package includes two matched 8GB sticks, reaching the maximum 16GB capacity the Mid-2012 13-inch supports. No additional software or drivers are required; the system recognises the memory at boot. Buyers needing more than 16GB or a different form factor cannot use this kit.

How it compares

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Price $41.99
Cheaper than about 80% 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 $2.62 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 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 Macbook Pro "Core I5 in 2.5 13 in Mid-2012
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

How do I install the 204-pin DDR3L SO-DIMM modules in the Mid-2012 MacBook Pro 13", and what step is often missed?

Remove the bottom case, release the retaining clips on both slots, insert each 8GB module at an angle until the gold contacts are hidden, then press down firmly until the clips click — the step often missed is pressing hard enough to fully seat both sticks.

Will the 16GB (2x8GB) kit need any maintenance or replacement during the laptop's life?

The unbuffered non-ECC DDR3L modules have no moving parts and require no scheduled maintenance; they are rated for the system's maximum 16GB capacity and carry a limited lifetime warranty from the manufacturer.

What is the first limit reached under sustained heavy workloads with this CL11 1.35V memory?

The memory controller caps bandwidth at DDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800) speeds, so sustained throughput is limited by the 1600MHz clock and CL11 latency rather than thermal throttling, as the sticks have no heat spreader.

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