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OWC 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 1066MHz CL7 SO-DIMM Kit OWC8566DDR3S16P

SKU CH-YEM5-W7VHK MPN OWC8566DDR3S16P

A 16 GB DDR3 1066 MHz CL7 SO-DIMM kit for 2010 Mac mini, MacBook and MacBook Pro 13″ models

  • Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
  • Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
  • CAS latencyCL7
  • Buffer typeUnbuffered

Capacity 16GB (2 x 8GB)

  • 16 GB kit upgrades 2010 Mac mini, MacBook and MacBook Pro 13
  • DDR3 1066 MHz CL7 latency delivers responsive system performance
  • Two 8 GB unbuffered SO-DIMMs install in standard 204-pin slots
  • 5 V operation matches factory voltage for stable compatibility
  • Lifetime warranty backs long-term reliability

Mac mini 2010 memory upgrade

This 16 GB kit contains two 8 GB DDR3 1066 MHz SO-DIMMs built to the PC3-8500 standard with CL7 latency. The modules are unbuffered, non-ECC and run at 1.5 V, matching the factory specification for the listed Apple models.

Owners of compatible 2010 Macs

The kit targets users upgrading a Mac mini 2010, MacBook 2010 or 13-inch MacBook Pro 2010 to the maximum supported memory. It is not suitable for systems that require a different form factor, voltage or memory technology than the 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM described here.

204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM form factor

Each module uses the 204-pin SO-DIMM layout that fits the memory slots in the compatible 2010 Mac notebooks and Mac mini. Verify that your system accepts this exact pin count and DDR3 voltage before purchasing.

How it compares

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Price $58.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 21,161 comparable items (median $397.99).
Total capacity 16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Lower than about 70% of the 20,941 comparable items (median 32 GB).
Price per GB $3.69 per GB
Cheaper than about 86% of the 20,941 comparable items (median $8.19 per GB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity16 GB (2 × 8 GB)
Performance
Rated speedDDR3 1066 (PC3 8500)
Memory
CAS latencyCL7
ECC supportNo
Buffer typeUnbuffered

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 204-pin SO-DIMM modules in my 2010 MacBook Pro 13" and what step do people often miss?

Power off, remove the bottom case, release the side clips, insert each 8GB module at an angle until the gold contacts disappear, then press down firmly until both clips click — the step most often missed is pressing hard enough to engage both clips.

Will these DDR3 1066MHz CL7 sticks need any maintenance or replacement during the Mac's life?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the modules are solid-state with no moving parts and carry a lifetime warranty, so replacement is only needed if a module fails.

What limit appears first when the Mac mini 2010 runs sustained heavy workloads with this 1.5V memory?

The memory controller caps bandwidth at 1066MHz, so throughput plateaus there regardless of load duration; thermals on the SO-DIMMs stay within spec at 1.5V.

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