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Two green DDR3 SO-DIMM modules with black chips

G.SKILL

G.SKILL FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1066 SO-DIMM memory upgrade

SKU CH-5M75-MJEE1 MPN FA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ

8GB DDR3 1066 SO-DIMM kit with two 4GB modules, CL7 timing for Apple notebooks

  • Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
  • CAS latency7
  • Memory timings7-7-7-20
  • Rated voltage1.5 V
  • Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
  • 8 GB total capacity from two matched 4 GB modules
  • DDR3 1066 speed rated at PC3 8500 bandwidth
  • CAS latency 7 with 7-7-7-20 timing for responsive access
  • 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor built for Apple notebooks
  • 5 V operating voltage matching standard DDR3 specifications

Apple notebook upgrade kit

This G.SKILL kit provides 8GB of DDR3 memory in two 4GB SO-DIMM modules built for Apple notebooks. The 204-pin sticks run at 1066 MT/s with a CAS latency of 7 and timings of 7-7-7-20 at 1.5V. It is a new, system-specific memory upgrade.

Suits owners of compatible Apple laptops

The kit fits Apple notebooks that accept 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMMs at the PC3 8500 speed grade. It will not work in machines that require a different pin count, a different DDR generation, or a different form factor such as desktop DIMMs. Buyers needing more than 8GB or a higher speed grade should look elsewhere.

204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM form factor

The 204-pin SO-DIMM interface is the single specification that determines whether this memory fits a given system. Only notebooks designed for this exact physical and electrical standard can use the modules. Verify the laptop's memory slot type before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $32.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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).
CAS latency 7
Lower than about 95% of the 483 comparable items (median 22).
Price per GB $4.12 per GB
Cheaper than about 84% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameG.SKILL
Model nameFA-8500CL7D-8GBSQ
Total capacity8 GB (2 × 4 GB)
Product type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
Memory
CAS latency7
Memory timings7-7-7-20
Power
Rated voltage1.5 V
Size & build
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size132 × 109 × 19 mm
Compatibility
Compatible withFor Apple Notebook

Questions about this item

How can I verify the kit is running at DDR3 1066 with CL7 timing after installation?

Check the memory tab in CPU-Z or the system profiler on macOS; it should show 1066 MHz and 7-7-7-20 timings at 1.5V.

What is included in the package and is anything else required for installation?

The box contains two 4 GB 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM modules; no extra parts are needed for a compatible Apple notebook slot.

Which capacity version should I choose for a MacBook that supports up to 8 GB of DDR3 1066 memory?

This 8 GB kit (2 x 4 GB) matches the maximum supported capacity and speed for those models.

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