Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz PC3 SODIMM Laptop Memory 204 Pin CMSX8GX3M2A1600C9
$ 74.99
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Corsair Vengeance 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3 12800) Laptop Memory (CMSX8GX3M2A1600C9)
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Fast and backwards compatible.,
Simply put, this is a great memory module. It is faster than almost all other RAM in the same class offered on Amazon, for only a few dollars more. Get it.
This Corsair Vengeance laptop RAM is rated at 1600MHz frequency and maximum bandwidth of 12800 mebibytes per second. At 1600MHz it has 9-9-9-24 timing (if you don’t know what that means, lower is better). Even if your laptop does not support running at 1600MHz, this RAM will run at a lower frequency to match that of your laptop, and will run noticeably faster due to the tighter latencies capable at lower frequencies. Just make sure the form factor is the same (DDR3, 204-pin, etc.)
I replaced the memory in my Acer Aspire One 722 netbook [with an AMD processor] with this RAM. The factory installed memory was a Kingston rated at 1333MHz (10666 mebibytes per second) with a timing of 9-9-9-25. The Corsair has similar timings, but at the higher 1600MHz frequency. The Corsair cannot run at its rated max frequency because it is limited by the max frequency of my laptop, so it dials down the frequency while also decreasing the latency timings. This basically means that this RAM ends up being faster than the stock RAM at the same frequency. For a direct comparison: At 1066MHz, the Kingston has 7-7-7-20 timings; the Corsair is better at 6-6-6-16. Most of the other 1600MHz/P3-12800 rated laptop RAMs have a CAS latency of 11, compared to 9 for the Corsair. Look at the CPU-Z image I’ve uploaded for evidence of how latency changes with frequency.
Corsair is a very reputable brand for memory. My laptop has been running noticeably faster when running memory-intensive tasks, like photo editing. It’s also remained stable throughout. If you want even faster memory, there is a Corsair Vengeance rated at 1866MHz with 10-10-10-27 timing – but it costs twice as much.
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|2012 Macbook Pro 13″,
I have a Mid-2012 13″ inch Macbook pro. I stuck these sticks in, and it immediately recognized them, no hassle whatsoever. Very fast, and I have yet to see any problems. Highly recommended.
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|Great Upgrade for my MacBook Pro i7 – 2011,
Works as promised in my MacBook Pro 15″ early-2011 model. Easy to install and definitely a much more noticeable change than the 1066 or 1300 Mhz RAM that I had tried beforehand. You definitely notice the latency compared to the other RAM’s out there like the Crucial or Samsung. Make sure to do your research! This one does cost a bit more than the other ones but worth the price upgrade. I was considering a 16GB (2 x 8GB) Kit upgrade as opposed to this but since I don’t do any powerhouse computing I opted to save myself the extra $150 that it would cost to get the 16GB over the 8GB kit and put that towards an SSD which also has proven an incredible speedy upgrade for my MacBook Pro.
Worth every penny!
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