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Two green DDR3 SODIMM sticks with black chips, 204-pin, no heat spreader

Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066MHz SODIMM for Mac Mini MC270LL/A

SKU CH-FGC5-TB0MD

Dual-channel 8 GB kit of DDR3 1066 MHz SO-DIMM modules for Apple Mac Mini MC270LL/A

  • 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 dual-channel kit boosts multitasking on Mac Mini MC270LL/A
  • 1066MHz DDR3 speed matches original specification exactly
  • CL7 7-7-7 timing delivers responsive memory performance
  • 5V unbuffered non-ECC modules install without configuration
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits both factory memory slots

8GB DDR3 SODIMM kit for Mac Mini MC270LL/A

This 8GB kit contains two matched 4GB DDR3 1066MHz SODIMM modules built for the Apple Mac Mini 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (MC270LL/A). The system requires modules to be installed in pairs for dual-channel operation. Buyers upgrading a different Mac model or a non-Apple platform should verify compatibility before purchase.

Matched pair enables dual-channel bandwidth

The two sticks are sold as a tested pair so the memory controller can run in dual-channel mode, which the Mac Mini MC270LL/A architecture expects. No heat spreaders are included and the modules operate at the standard 1.5V DDR3 voltage. The kit adds no software, drivers or extra accessories beyond the two memory sticks.

Fills both slots at the 8GB system maximum

With two sockets and an 8GB ceiling, this kit occupies every available slot and reaches the factory memory limit for the MC270LL/A. CL7 7-7-7 timings keep latency low within the DDR3 1066 specification. Systems that need more than 8GB or faster DDR3 speeds cannot be satisfied by this hardware.

How it compares

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Price $37.99
Cheaper than about 81% 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 $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 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 Mac Mini 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (Mc270Ll/A)
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Will the 204-pin DDR3 SODIMM modules need any replacement during the Mac Mini's lifespan?

The modules are built with major-brand chipsets and carry a lifetime warranty from Computer Memory Solutions, so no replacement is expected under normal use.

What limit appears first when the 1066 MHz memory runs continuously at 1.5 V?

The CL7 7-7-7 timing at DDR3-8500 speed is the fixed latency ceiling; sustained workloads cannot push the modules beyond this rated specification.

How much heat or noise do the two 4 GB sticks produce when the Mac Mini operates all day?

With no heat spreader and unbuffered 1.5 V operation, the SODIMMs add minimal thermal load and generate no audible noise inside the Mac Mini.

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