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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions CM512648500SODRH 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1066MHz SODIMM Mac Mini Core 2 Duo 2.26 Early 2009

SKU CH-EE55-BK9M9

8GB DDR3 SODIMM kit (2×4GB, 1066MHz, CL7) validated for Mac Mini Core 2 Duo 2.26 Early 2009

  • 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 total capacity upgrades Mac Mini Early 2009 performance
  • DDR3 1066MHz speed matches original system specification exactly
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits Mac Mini memory slots
  • CL7 latency timing supports responsive multitasking operation
  • 5V voltage aligns with Mac Mini power requirements

Mac Mini Early 2009 memory kit

This 8 GB kit is built specifically for the Mac Mini Core 2 Duo 2.26 from early 2009. It contains two 4 GB modules that match the factory DDR3 1066 specification. The modules are unbuffered, non-ECC and run at the standard 1.5 V.

204-pin SODIMM form factor

Each stick uses the 204-pin SODIMM layout required by the Mac Mini's memory slots. The CL7 timing (7-7-7) aligns with the system's memory controller so no manual configuration is needed. Installing the pair fills both slots and delivers the full 8 GB capacity the board accepts.

Sustained operation at rated speed

Major-brand DRAM chips and the 1.5 V operating voltage keep the modules stable during extended workloads. The unbuffered design avoids extra latency while the CL7 timings remain consistent under continuous use. No heat spreader is fitted, relying on the Mac Mini's internal airflow.

How it compares

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

Price $38.99
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 $4.87 per GB
Cheaper than about 78% 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 systemsMac Mini "Core 2 Duo" 2.26 (Early 2009)
In the box
Included items2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Will the 1.5 V DDR3 1066 MHz modules throttle under sustained load without a heat spreader?

These unbuffered 2Rx8 SODIMMs run at standard 1.5 V and CL7 timing; the Mac Mini’s chassis airflow is designed for bare modules, so throttling is not expected in normal use.

How much heat or fan noise should I expect when both 4 GB sticks run all day in the Mac Mini?

The kit draws standard DDR3 1066 power at 1.5 V with no heat spreader; the Early 2009 Mac Mini’s existing cooling handles this load without audible fan increase.

Does the Early 2009 Mac Mini need a firmware update before it recognises the full 8 GB from this 204-pin kit?

The Mac Mini “Core 2 Duo” 2.26 (Early 2009) supports 8 GB natively; install the two 4 GB SODIMMs and the system sees the full capacity immediately.

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