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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions CM10246412800SODRL 8GB DDR3L 1600MHz SODIMM for MacBook Pro Core i5 2.5 13" Mid-2012

SKU CH-VK4M-0MMR6

An 8 GB DDR3L SODIMM running at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing and 1.35 V, built for the 13-inch MacBook Pro Core i5 2.5 Mid-2012

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
  • CAS latencyCL11
  • Memory timings11-11-11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • 8GB capacity expands multitasking headroom for demanding applications
  • DDR3L 1600MHz speed matches MacBook Pro Mid-2012 specifications
  • 35V low-voltage operation reduces power draw and heat
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits the 13-inch notebook slot
  • CL11 latency timing supports responsive system performance

MacBook Pro Mid-2012 Memory Upgrade

This 8 GB DDR3L SODIMM module is built specifically for the 13 inch MacBook Pro with a 2.5 GHz Core i5 processor released in mid 2012. It uses a 204 pin form factor and runs at 1.35 V to match the factory specification of that model.

Single Module Capacity and Slot Limits

The stick provides 8 GB in a single rank 2Rx8 configuration with CL11 11-11-11 timings at 1600 MHz. The machine accepts two modules for a maximum of 16 GB, so adding this to the existing 4 GB of soldered memory fills one slot and leaves the second slot available for another 8 GB stick.

Low Voltage Operation and Thermals

DDR3L at 1.35 V draws less power than standard DDR3, helping the compact enclosure stay cool during typical workloads. The unbuffered design without a heat spreader keeps the module thin enough for the tight SODIMM socket while maintaining stable operation at the rated 12800 MT/s speed.

How it compares

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

Price $19.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 8 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $2.50 per GB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameComputer Memory Solutions
Model nameCM10246412800SODRL
Total capacity8 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 items1 Memory RAM Stick

Questions about this item

Will this 1.35 V DDR3L SODIMM run in the same Mid-2012 MacBook Pro that still has the original 1.5 V DDR3 modules installed?

Yes, the 1.35 V DDR3L module is backward-compatible with the 1.5 V DDR3 memory controller in the Mid-2012 MacBook Pro, so it will operate alongside the factory 2 GB sticks at 1600 MHz without voltage conflict.

How can I confirm the new 8 GB stick is recognised at the correct 1600 MHz speed and CL11 timing after installation?

Open About This Mac and click System Report; the Memory section will show a single 8 GB module running at 1600 MHz with DDR3L 12800 and the expected 11-11-11 latency values.

Does the package include both SODIMM slots' worth of memory or just the single 8 GB stick I need to add?

The box contains only one 8 GB 204-pin DDR3L SODIMM; the second slot already holds a 2 GB module from the factory, so no additional stick is required unless you plan to reach the 16 GB maximum.

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