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Computer Memory Solutions

Computer Memory Solutions 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3L 1600MHz SODIMM MacBook Pro 13" Mid-2012

SKU CH-B8XW-P6HK7

16 GB dual-channel DDR3L kit at 1600 MHz with 1.35 V operation for the 13-inch MacBook Pro (Mid-2012)

  • Capacity16GB (2 x 8GB)
  • Type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
  • SpeedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
  • CAS LatencyCL11
  • Timing11-11-11
  • Voltage1.35V
  • 16 GB dual-channel kit doubles stock memory
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz CL11 timing matches factory spec
  • 35 V low-voltage modules run cooler in tight chassis
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits Mid-2012 13" MacBook Pro
  • Two 8 GB sticks fill both slots for 16 GB max capacity

Compatible MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid-2012 Upgrade

This 16 GB kit uses two 8 GB DDR3L SODIMM modules rated at 1600 MHz with CL11 timing. It matches the 204-pin layout and 1.35 V voltage required by the Mid-2012 13-inch MacBook Pro with a 2.5 GHz Core i5 processor. The unbuffered, non-ECC design fits the two available memory slots in models such as MD101LL/A and MacBookPro9,2.

Kit contents and what changes

The package supplies two matched sticks so the notebook can run in dual-channel mode without mixing old and new modules. Replacing the original 4 GB (two 2 GB sticks) with this pair raises total memory to the 16 GB maximum the system supports. No heat spreaders are included, keeping the low-profile height needed for the slim chassis.

Check your exact model first

Verify the MacBook Pro is the 13-inch Mid-2012 edition identified as A1278 or MacBookPro9,2 before ordering. Earlier or later 13-inch models use different memory generations or slot counts and will not accept these DDR3L modules. The kit only works when both slots are free for the new pair.

Highlights

  • 16 GB dual-channel kit doubles stock memory
  • DDR3L 1600 MHz CL11 timing matches factory spec
  • 35 V low-voltage modules run cooler in tight chassis
  • 204-pin SODIMM form factor fits Mid-2012 13" MacBook Pro
  • Two 8 GB sticks fill both slots for 16 GB max capacity

Specifications

BrandComputer Memory Solutions
ModelCM10246412800SODRL
Capacity16GB (2 x 8GB)
Type204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM
SpeedDDR3L 1600 (PC3L 12800)
CAS LatencyCL11
Timing11-11-11
Voltage1.35V
ECCNo
Buffered/RegisteredUnbuffered
Rank2Rx8
ChipsetMajor Brand Chipset
Heat SpreaderNo
Compatible SystemApple Macbook Pro "Core I5" 2.5 13" Mid-2012 Pc12800
Package Content2 Memory RAM Sticks

Questions about this item

Will the 2Rx8 DDR3L modules need any firmware updates or cleaning after installation?

No firmware or cleaning is required; the unbuffered 1.35 V sticks install directly into the 204-pin slots and run at CL11 11-11-11 timings.

What speed ceiling appears first when the MacBook Pro 13" Mid-2012 runs sustained loads with this 1600 MHz kit?

The memory controller in the Mid-2012 13-inch model caps DDR3L operation at 1600 MHz, so the kit runs at its rated PC3L 12800 ceiling.

How much extra heat or fan noise does the 16 GB (2×8 GB) DDR3L 1.35 V kit add during all-day use?

The low-voltage 1.35 V modules produce minimal additional heat, so the MacBook Pro's existing cooling handles all-day workloads without audible fan increase.

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