Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2)

✔SALE: 5% OFF Crucial 16GB Kit 8GBx2 DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MHz PC3-12800 CL11 SODIMM 204-Pin 1.35V/1.5V Memory for Mac CT2C8G3S160BM... 4.7 out of 5 stars CONSUMER REVIEWS(1140) Every single module extensively tested at the component and module level for functionality Increases system performance Meets or exceeds Apple's own quality requirements Easy installation Item model number: CT2K8G3S160BM Technical Details II: Compatible with selected Mac systems which can use DDR3 1600 MHz PC3-12800 204-Pin Notebook-style SODIMMs (several MacBooks, MacBook Pros, Mac Minis, iMacs). Please verify your model for compatibility. Price: $165.99 Deal Price: $158.40

Description CT2K8G3S160BM is a 16GB kit consisting of (2) 8GB DDR3L (DDR3 low voltage) 1.35V Notebook module that operates at speeds up to 1600 MT/s and has a CL11 latency. It is dual voltage and can operate at 1.35-Volt and 1.5-Volt. It is Unbuffered and is non-ECC. It conforms to the industry standard SODIMM layout of 204-Pins and is compatible with computers that take DDR3 SODIMM memory. I was hesitant to buy these from amazon because the product model Number didn't match what crucials website said I needed when I chose my system on their product finder system. Later I was told by crucial that they use the same exact modules but give different product numbers to them depending on what system you input into their product finder. So long story short, I bought them and installed them I. My brand new imac.My system booted on the first try and all 32gb worth registered in the system without any problems. This is an excellent deal! Apple wanted to charge $600 to go from 8gb to 32gb. I spent less than $300 to do the same with these modules and I got to keep the original 8gb of ram that came with my imac to use I. A different system!One more thing!Installing these isn't for the faint of heart! You hand to align them in the slots just right and push them I. Pretty hard to fully seat them. They may seem like they don't want to fit or are too big,... If you go to the crucial website and have them scan your MacBook, they'll recommend you a CT kit with a serial number that doesn't match this one. As alarming as that might seem, the crucial website FAQ's indicate that the serial numbers may vary for warehouse storage and distribution, and that you should pay attention to the listed specs instead.Anyways, the installation was surprisingly easy. It consists of a simple unscrewing and removal of the back panel followed by popping the old ram sticks out and popping the new sticks in that even an tech-unsavvy person like me could perform. I found the RAM replacement video guide on crucial's site helpful, since the guy points out a few safety considerations like static discharge and the numbers and placements of screws.Once installed, I immediately noticed the difference in the upgrade. Applications are opening much more rapidly than they used to, and Parallels for Mac is running in seamless clarity. I highly...