Is this RAM correct (2011 MBP 13")?

Rainmaker · 8 Mar 2011 at 02:33

As title. I'm looking for an 8GB kit for my soon-to-arrive 2011 low end 13.3" MBP. I'll also be adding an SSD once I've had long enough to get used to the machine to appreciate the difference.

OcUK have no 4GB DDR3 SODIMMs in stock, but a competitor local to me who I trust does. Are these compatible with the MBP?:

Corsair Memory 8GB DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-10600 (1333) Dual Channel Laptop

CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9 - 8GB (2x4GB) Corsair DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-10600 (1333), 204 Pin, Non-ECC Unbuffered, CAS 9-9-9-24, 1.50V

I'm pretty sure that's the right type and speed, at least, but I remember reading Macs can be 'fussy' despite on-paper specs being correct. I know Apple usually use Hyinx RAM but that's still showing as pre-order. So, would the above run OK in my MBP?

Please advise. Thanks.

EDIT: BTW they're retailing at £71.50 for the above kit. That's good, right?

MacRS4 · 8 Mar 2011 at 14:09

This is the specs for the ones I ordered - they work just fine in my 17".

Rameses · 8 Mar 2011 at 14:11

Yeah thats fine!

Rainmaker · 8 Mar 2011 at 14:24

Thanks guys.

Phrozenpenguin · 8 Mar 2011 at 14:28

Slight OT - can I check that this RAM therefore won't work?

Module Size: 8GB Kit (4GBx2)
Package: 204-pin SODIMM
Feature: DDR3 PC3-8500
Specs: DDR3 PC3-8500 • CL=7 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1066 • 1.5V • 512Meg x 64 •

Its the ram I'm using in my older MBP....but it doesn't appear to be fast enough?

MacRS4 · 8 Mar 2011 at 16:12

For what it's worth I put the RAM out of my 'old' 2010 i7 MBP in my new 2011 MBP until my new upgrade arrived - it worked fine.

Benchmarked a little slower, but it did actually work.

Phrozenpenguin · 8 Mar 2011 at 16:26

MacRS4 said:
For what it's worth I put the RAM out of my 'old' 2010 i7 MBP in my new 2011 MBP until my new upgrade arrived - it worked fine.

Benchmarked a little slower, but it did actually work.

Thanks. Useful to know.

Kona* · 8 Mar 2011 at 16:55

Rainmaker said:
As title. I'm looking for an 8GB kit for my soon-to-arrive 2011 low end 13.3" MBP. I'll also be adding an SSD once I've had long enough to get used to the machine to appreciate the difference.

OcUK have no 4GB DDR3 SODIMMs in stock, but a competitor local to me who I trust does. Are these compatible with the MBP?:

I'm pretty sure that's the right type and speed, at least, but I remember reading Macs can be 'fussy' despite on-paper specs being correct. I know Apple usually use Hyinx RAM but that's still showing as pre-order. So, would the above run OK in my MBP?

Please advise. Thanks.

EDIT: BTW they're retailing at £71.50 for the above kit. That's good, right?

They look fine, I too have heard of Macs being quite fussy with RAM but it's worth a shot. I've just ordered the Kingston 8GB kit for £61 (part number KTA-MB1066K2/8G) - this is listed as being designed for the MacBook Pro so it should work okay

I'll be installing it tonight along with a Western Digital Scorpio Black HDD!