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Two green 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM sticks 8GB kit

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM MacBook Pro 15" Mid-2010 memory upgrade

SKU CH-RAXK-QY47A

8GB DDR3 kit with two 4GB SO-DIMM modules at 1066 MHz for mid-2010 15-inch MacBook Pro

  • Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL7
  • Memory timings7-7-7
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • 8GB kit doubles the stock memory for smoother multitasking
  • 1066 MHz DDR3 matches the MacBook Pro Mid-2010 specification
  • 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor fits the laptop slots directly
  • CL7 latency with 7-7-7 timing keeps data access responsive
  • Unbuffered non-ECC design works with the Apple Core i7 2.66 15" Mid-2010 system

Mid-2010 MacBook Pro 15" memory upgrade

This kit supplies two 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz SO-DIMM modules for the Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch Mid-2010 model A1286. It targets owners of the Core i7 2.66 GHz configuration who need to reach the factory 8 GB limit. The unbuffered non-ECC sticks install directly into the two available slots.

DDR3 1066 MHz SO-DIMM interface limits

The DDR3 1066 standard caps transfer rates at PC3 8500, so bandwidth cannot exceed that ceiling. Only two 204-pin sockets exist in this notebook, preventing any expansion beyond the paired modules. The 1.5 V unbuffered design matches the platform requirements without headroom for higher speeds.

8 GB total capacity and headroom

The 8 GB kit fills both sockets and matches Apple's official maximum for this machine. Everyday multitasking and period applications run comfortably within this space. Workloads needing 16 GB or more cannot be satisfied because the hardware provides no additional slots. Buyers who want more storage or builders who need a second card should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $39.99
Cheaper than about 80% 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 $5.00 per GB
Cheaper than about 77% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM512648500SODRH
Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 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 Macbook Pro "Core I7 in 2.66 15 in Mid-2010
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 2x4 GB kit or a single 8 GB module?

The kit supplies two 4 GB SO-DIMMs, filling both slots of the Mid-2010 15-inch MacBook Pro and delivering the full 8 GB capacity in matched modules.

What does the 1066 MHz rating mean once the memory is installed?

The modules run at 1066 MHz with CL7 timing and 1.5 V, matching the DDR3 8500 specification that the MacBook Pro's memory controller expects.

Will the 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM interface work in my Mid-2010 15-inch MacBook Pro?

Yes, the 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM form factor is the exact slot type used by the MacBook Pro 15-inch Mid-2010 (MacBookPro6,2 / A1286).

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