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Crucial

Crucial CT8G3S160BM 8 GB DDR3L 1600 SO-DIMM 204-pin CL11 1.35 V Mac mini 2012

SKU CH-6KJ5-M77C8

8 GB DDR3L 1600 SO-DIMM for Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) and MacBook Pro, CL11 at 1.35 V

  • Total capacity8 GB
  • Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • CAS latency11
  • Rated voltage1.35 V
  • Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
  • Compatible withFor Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro & iMac
  • 8 GB capacity adds multitasking headroom for daily workloads
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz speed delivers responsive system performance
  • CL11 CAS latency supports quick data access cycles
  • 35 V low voltage reduces power draw and heat
  • 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor fits Mac mini Late 2012 and MacBook Pro

Mac mini 2012 memory upgrade

This 8 GB DDR3L SO-DIMM is built for the Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) and compatible MacBook Pro models. It provides a straightforward capacity increase for users whose workflows exceed the factory memory limit.

204-pin unbuffered non-ECC module

The stick uses the standard 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM form factor and operates at either 1.35 V or 1.5 V. Installation follows the normal Mac mini bottom-cover removal procedure with no special tools or firmware steps required.

DDR3L 1600 CL11 at 1.35 V

Rated at 1600 MHz (PC3L 12800) with CAS latency 11, the module runs at the lower 1.35 V DDR3L voltage in supported Macs. This reduces power draw and heat output compared to standard 1.5 V DDR3 while maintaining full rated speed.

How it compares

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

Price $31.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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).
CAS latency 11
Lower than about 90% of the 483 comparable items (median 22).
Price per GB $4.00 per GB
Cheaper than about 84% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameCrucial
Product lineSODIMM
Model nameCT8G3S160BM
Total capacity8 GB
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
Memory
CAS latency11
Power
Rated voltage1.35 V
Compatibility
Compatible withFor Apple MacBook, MacBook Pro & iMac

Questions about this item

Does the DDR3L 1600 PC3L-12800 rating cap the transfer speed at 1600 MT/s?

Yes, the module runs at 1600 MT/s (PC3L-12800) and will not exceed that data rate on a compatible Mac.

What physical slot and pin count does this SO-DIMM require?

It fits a 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM slot as used in the Late 2012 Mac mini and supported MacBook Pro models.

How is the module installed and what step is often missed?

Power off the Mac, open the bottom cover, insert the 204-pin SO-DIMM at an angle until the gold contacts are hidden, then press down firmly until the side clips click — the click is the step people skip.

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