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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 4GB DDR3 1066MHz SODIMM for Apple Mac Mini 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo Mid 2010

SKU CH-AH4S-57Y63

4GB DDR3 1066MHz SODIMM module for Apple Mac Mini 2.66GHz Core 2 Duo Mid 2010

  • Total capacity4 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL7
  • Memory timings7-7-7
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • 4GB module expands Mac Mini memory to 8GB maximum
  • 1066MHz DDR3 speed matches original system specification
  • CL7 latency timing supports responsive multitasking
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits Mid 2010 slot exactly
  • 5V unbuffered design installs without configuration changes

Targeted Mac Mini upgrade

This 4 GB DDR3 SODIMM is built specifically for the Apple Mac Mini 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mid 2010. It installs directly into the 204-pin slot without configuration changes. Buyers needing more than 8 GB total capacity or a different form factor cannot use this module.

Low-voltage unbuffered operation

The stick runs at 1.5 V with CL7 7-7-7 timings at 1066 MHz. Unbuffered, non-ECC design keeps electrical load light for the compact logic board. No heat spreader is fitted, so airflow in the original chassis handles the thermal load.

Single-stick simplicity

The package contains one 4 GB module ranked 2Rx8 using major-brand chips. CMS guarantees compatibility with the MC438LL/A and Server variants. No software, drivers or additional accessories are included or required for installation.

How it compares

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

Price $18.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 4 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $4.75 per GB
Cheaper than about 80% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM512648500SODRH
Total capacity4 GB
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
Processor
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Memory
CAS latencyCL7
Memory timings7-7-7
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered
Memory rank2Rx8
Heat spreaderNo
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Compatibility
Compatible systemsApple Mac Mini 2.66 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mid 2010
In the box
Included items1 Memory RAM Stick

Questions about this item

How do I install this 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM in the Mac Mini 2.66GHz Mid 2010 and what step is commonly missed?

Remove the bottom cover, release the side clips, insert the module at an angle until the gold contacts are fully seated, then press down firmly until both clips click — the step often missed is pressing hard enough to engage both retention clips.

What maintenance or replacement will this 4GB DDR3 1066MHz module need over time?

No routine maintenance is required; the module is solid-state with no moving parts. Replacement is only needed if a memory error appears or if you upgrade to the maximum 8GB using both slots.

What limit appears first when this CL7 1.5V memory runs under sustained load?

The bandwidth ceiling of the 1066MHz DDR3 interface is reached before thermal or voltage limits become a factor in this Mac Mini.

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