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Can I replace PC3L with DDR3?
Unfortunately, you can’t. I don’t know if the Macbook take DDR3 or DDR3L, but the SO-DIMM slot takes only normal or low voltage memory. If it takes low voltage memory, the regular DIMM won’t get enough voltage, which might damage it.
Can I use a PC3L RAM with existing PC3 RAM?
6 Answers. PC3 is standard voltage (1.50V) where PC3L is low voltage (1.35V) – A system which requires PC3L cannot support PC3 RAM. PC3L RAM will work in a PC3 based system as it will run at the standard voltage and will inter-operate with PC3 RAM within the system.
Can I use PC3L and PC3 slot?
Yes, your laptop supports DDR3 (PC3- refers to DDR3) SODIMM memory, if the PC3L memory which you have is SODIMM (204pin) then you can install it with out any issues else if it is DIMM (240-pin) then don’t even think about it.
Can I use PC3 12800 instead of pc310600?
PC3-12800 works just fine as PC3-10600 speeds.
What is difference between DDR3L and DDR3?
DDR3 RAM memory chips have a base clock speed of around 400 MHz and can be boosted to 1066 MHz and can range in size anywhere from 1 to 24 GB. Then, the DDR3L was developed. It is essentially the exact same as the DDR3, with the only difference being that it uses less power.
What is the difference between 1Rx8 and 2Rx8 RAM?
7 Answers. 1Rx8 means it is a single-rank module and 2Rx8 means it is a dual-rank module module. Rank is a data block which is 64 bits wide without Error Correction Code (ECC) created using some, or all of the memory chips on a module. The x8 in them specifies the number of banks in the memory module.
Can I mix 1.5 V and 1.35 V RAM?
These 1.35 V parts can operate at 1.5 V when mixed with the 1.5 V DIMMs in a supported configuration.
Can I use PC3 10600 instead of PC3-12800?
Can you use PC3L RAM with pc3 Ram?
So yes it should work fine in your system as long as your current RAM is DDR3. Also since you have either a generation 2 or 3 processor, that makes it fine. 4th generation Intel processors will only work with DDR3L. Just make sure you get RAM that is the same speed. Better would be buying a matched set.
How much RAM does a MacBook Pro mid 2010 have?
The mid-2010 MBP is size dependent. The 13″ will support 16GB. The 15″ and the 17″ will not. The following table shows that the max RAM supported by your Macbook Pro based off size (mid 2010) is 16GB (officially 8GB).
What kind of RAM do I need for a MBP?
The correct RAM specifications for a Mid 2012 MBP are: 204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM. It would appear that what you have selected should work. Note that your MBP will accept up to 16 GB RAM. Ciao. I’m concerned about the same.
Can you use DDR3 RAM in a MacBook Pro?
Can I use DDR3 1600 RAM sticks in a 1067 Mac? …and what are the consequences? and when you buy a RAM, does the PC3-8500 things matter or not? You could add the 1600 MHz memory for your MacBook Pro even though it’s designed for a slower memory (1066 MHz) – it ought to work, but you’d be better off buying from a place that accepts returns.