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| Brand: | Corsair |
| Item Height : | 5.1 centimetres |
| Item Width: | 18.1 centimetres |
| Memory | |
| RAM Size: | 4 GB |
| Computer Memory Type: | SODIMM |
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Technical Details
- Tested at Apple's compatibility lab to ensure functionality with all current products that have official Apple support for 4GB SODIMMs
- World famous Corsair reliability and performance
- Dual Channel
- DDR3 Memory
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Corsair Mac Memory, 4GB 1066MHz C7 DDR3 SODIMM for Apple iMac, MacBook and MacBook Pro 4GB (1x4GB). Tested at Apple’s Compatibility Labs to ensure best form, fit and function with all current products that have official Apple support for 4GB SO-DIMMs. Adding system memory is one of the most effective ways to improve overall performance and Corsair’s Mac Memory offers customers a solid solution with limited lifetime warranty.
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Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
If you wish to upgrade your RAM, I recommend these! I bought two, and they work excellent in my Macbook 2009 medio!
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com:
54 reviews
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Great Memory From Corsair, As Usual
30 Jun 2011
Does your Mac only have 4GB of RAM? Upgrading the memory in your system is still one of the quickest and easiest ways to boost its performance. Buying it from a memory company instead of Apple will save you TONS of money. Though, unlike high performance desktop memory, there aren't as many distinguishing factors when considering which SODIMM to buy. Pretty much all the major manufacturers have similar stated performance specs, so why would you choose Corsair's Mac Memory Kit over the others?
PROS:
- Great price
- Tested at Apple's compatibility lab
- Proven reliability
- Excellent support
- Lifetime warranty
CONS:
- Hard to remove from packaging
INSTALL & MEMORY TEST
Installing the Corsair Mac Memory kit in a 15-inch MacBook Pro was quick and easy, though I struggled a little bit trying to remove the modules from the plastic packaging. The memory was immediately recognized by OS X and everything ran quickly and smoothly. Rember verified the memory size, type and speed. The Corsair kit also passed memory tests with flying colors. Check out the Rember screenshots I uploaded to Amazon.
RELIABILITY, VALUE & SUPPORT
The timing for the CMSA8GX3M2A1066C7 is 7-7-7-20, which is the same as the kits offered by the other manufacturers. So then why would you consider the Corsair memory kit over the others? The most obvious is price. The Corsair kit has a very competitive street price. Did you know that Apple charges $400 for an 8GB memory kit?!
What might be less obvious is that the Corsair kit has been tested at Apple's compatibility lab. This ensures that the memory you buy has actually been tested to work with Apple's products. Though I'm sure that kits by other manufacturers have been tested for compatibility, the fact that Corsair went through the trouble of testing their memory at Apple, provides extra peace of mind and tells me that Corsair is willing to go the extra mile for their customers.
Additionally, Corsair's top notch support is always something to consider. Sure, like Corsair, many memory makers provide lifetime warranties, but how good is their support and how simple is the RMA process? If your Corsair memory goes bad, getting a replacement takes just a few short steps and their turnaround time is very reasonable. If you're in a hurry, you can even request an advance replacement (provided that you give them a credit card #, just in case you don't return the defective memory).
CONCLUSION
You can buy memory for your Mac from anybody, but why would you? You'd might as well get it from a company known for high-performance, reliable memory, who actually tested their memory at Apple's lab. The 8GB Corsair Mac memory kit is a terrific value and I recommend it to anyone looking to maximize their Mac's performance without sacrificing reliability or top notch support.
* Review sample provided by Corsair.
PROS:
- Great price
- Tested at Apple's compatibility lab
- Proven reliability
- Excellent support
- Lifetime warranty
CONS:
- Hard to remove from packaging
INSTALL & MEMORY TEST
Installing the Corsair Mac Memory kit in a 15-inch MacBook Pro was quick and easy, though I struggled a little bit trying to remove the modules from the plastic packaging. The memory was immediately recognized by OS X and everything ran quickly and smoothly. Rember verified the memory size, type and speed. The Corsair kit also passed memory tests with flying colors. Check out the Rember screenshots I uploaded to Amazon.
RELIABILITY, VALUE & SUPPORT
The timing for the CMSA8GX3M2A1066C7 is 7-7-7-20, which is the same as the kits offered by the other manufacturers. So then why would you consider the Corsair memory kit over the others? The most obvious is price. The Corsair kit has a very competitive street price. Did you know that Apple charges $400 for an 8GB memory kit?!
What might be less obvious is that the Corsair kit has been tested at Apple's compatibility lab. This ensures that the memory you buy has actually been tested to work with Apple's products. Though I'm sure that kits by other manufacturers have been tested for compatibility, the fact that Corsair went through the trouble of testing their memory at Apple, provides extra peace of mind and tells me that Corsair is willing to go the extra mile for their customers.
Additionally, Corsair's top notch support is always something to consider. Sure, like Corsair, many memory makers provide lifetime warranties, but how good is their support and how simple is the RMA process? If your Corsair memory goes bad, getting a replacement takes just a few short steps and their turnaround time is very reasonable. If you're in a hurry, you can even request an advance replacement (provided that you give them a credit card #, just in case you don't return the defective memory).
CONCLUSION
You can buy memory for your Mac from anybody, but why would you? You'd might as well get it from a company known for high-performance, reliable memory, who actually tested their memory at Apple's lab. The 8GB Corsair Mac memory kit is a terrific value and I recommend it to anyone looking to maximize their Mac's performance without sacrificing reliability or top notch support.
* Review sample provided by Corsair.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Great Product, & Easy to Install
16 Aug 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
I have used lots of Memory modules over the years, and Corsair has come to be one of my top choices when making a purchase. I recently obtained the Corsair [Apple Approved] 8GB Dual Channel DDR3 1066 PC3-8500 DDR3 Memory for my Macbook Pro 13" (Late 2009 - 2010 model). The memory itself worked on boot up no issues, and as far as the installation on the macbook pro, its not so bad. Granted the install is a lot different than that of the white MacBooks, but it is still pretty simple. All that is required is a small screwdriver and some patience. There are many tutorials on how to do this on Youtube, pretty much its as simple as removing 10 little screws (I would highly recommend keeping them in order, as at least 3 of the screws are longer and must go back in specific holes) and having somewhere to place them safe so they don't fall or get lost. ** Of course as always due care is required when touching or changing components inside your computer, things like a simple static charge on your fingers can be an issue (like when you rub your socks on the ground and shock your friend... not so funny with a computer) **
One thing that I noticed while installing my memory, is that the memory type required by the macbook pro changed sometime between 2010 and 2011 so you may want to verify your memory type in "System Profiler" which can be found in your Utility Folder on your Mac. That will usually tell you how much memory you have and what type (i.e. DDR3 1066, or some other type). If you need to know your maximum allowable/recognizable memory, I would recommend searching your model number on Apples Support page.
As to system speed improvements going from 4GB to 8GB of memory, I have noticed that my multi-tasking does not slow my computer down as much, and some programs seem to work a little bit better with the extra memory.
MacBook Pro 13"
2.53Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
8GB 1067 MHz DDR3 (The RAM I purchased and took out of my laptop was "1066", but the OSx calls it "1067" not sure why)
Lion OSx
One thing that I noticed while installing my memory, is that the memory type required by the macbook pro changed sometime between 2010 and 2011 so you may want to verify your memory type in "System Profiler" which can be found in your Utility Folder on your Mac. That will usually tell you how much memory you have and what type (i.e. DDR3 1066, or some other type). If you need to know your maximum allowable/recognizable memory, I would recommend searching your model number on Apples Support page.
As to system speed improvements going from 4GB to 8GB of memory, I have noticed that my multi-tasking does not slow my computer down as much, and some programs seem to work a little bit better with the extra memory.
MacBook Pro 13"
2.53Ghz Intel Core 2 Duo
8GB 1067 MHz DDR3 (The RAM I purchased and took out of my laptop was "1066", but the OSx calls it "1067" not sure why)
Lion OSx
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
MacBook Pro Memory Upgrade
9 Jun 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been looking into upgrading my MacBook Pro from 4GB to 8GB for some time. When I saw a deal on this, it was a no-brainer. When it arrived, I removed the existing memory from my laptop and replaced it with the Corsair, turned on the computer and it worked. Simple as that.
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