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I own a Macbook Pro (mid 2012) i5, 2,5 Ghz with 2x 2GB (Apple) RAM , and I have done extensive research on a RAM upgrade and I have figured out what to look for (e.g. DDR3, 1600Mhz, PC3-12800, 204 Pin etc etc). I use my Mac extensively with Logic Pro X (and numerous audio plugins and software synths) as well as the odd movie making in Final Cut Pro.
I am pretty limited in what and where I can buy RAM (as I have 100 EURO in vouchers to be spent in one particular shop. I can choose between Kingston or Kingmax. I read that Kingston (when choosing the right RAM) is compatible with Macs, and on some forums I read that their RAM works great with a Macbook Pro)
There is one issue that has different opinions:It seems that RAM modules for the Macbook Pro need to be 1.35 Volts, but on so many forums people are saying that any RAM which needs 1,5 Volts (Corsair, Kingston) also works flawlessly. I have also heard that people who replaced their Macbook Pro (2012) RAM, found out that the Apple installed RAM was also @ 1.5 Volts (not 1,35 Volts). So what is the issue with the voltage, is it really such a big deal? (from what I read, it is not)
As I have limited options I kindly ask for your advise on what RAM I should use (I wish to install 1x 8GB not 2x 4GB) - the site is in Romanian but I think one can figure out the details pretty easily)
Memorie Kingston 8GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, SODIMM - eMAG.ro
Memorie Kingston HyperX blu 8GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, CL9, 1.5V - eMAG.ro
Memorie Kingston HyperX Black 8GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, CL10, 1.5V - eMAG.ro
I have also had a look at the Kingston website (http://www.kingston.com/en/memory/search?DeviceType=3&Mfr=APP&Line=MacBook Pro (DDR3)&Model=78047# ), which actually makes a URL referral to another webshop in Romania where I can buy 8GB of Macbook Pro compatible RAM (which is identical to to the 1st RAM option mentioned at Emag.ro)
All 3 of them ar 1,5 Volts, 1600 Mhz , 204 pin , and all compatible with Apple Macbook Pro's .The only difference seems to be with the latency (CL11 vs CL9 vs CL10). Any major difference between HyperX Black (CL10) and HyperX Blue (CL9) ? Or should I go with the RAM in the 1st link? (CL11)
Which one should I choose?
I am pretty limited in what and where I can buy RAM (as I have 100 EURO in vouchers to be spent in one particular shop. I can choose between Kingston or Kingmax. I read that Kingston (when choosing the right RAM) is compatible with Macs, and on some forums I read that their RAM works great with a Macbook Pro)
There is one issue that has different opinions:It seems that RAM modules for the Macbook Pro need to be 1.35 Volts, but on so many forums people are saying that any RAM which needs 1,5 Volts (Corsair, Kingston) also works flawlessly. I have also heard that people who replaced their Macbook Pro (2012) RAM, found out that the Apple installed RAM was also @ 1.5 Volts (not 1,35 Volts). So what is the issue with the voltage, is it really such a big deal? (from what I read, it is not)
As I have limited options I kindly ask for your advise on what RAM I should use (I wish to install 1x 8GB not 2x 4GB) - the site is in Romanian but I think one can figure out the details pretty easily)
Memorie Kingston 8GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, SODIMM - eMAG.ro
Memorie Kingston HyperX blu 8GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, CL9, 1.5V - eMAG.ro
Memorie Kingston HyperX Black 8GB, DDR3, 1600MHz, CL10, 1.5V - eMAG.ro
I have also had a look at the Kingston website (http://www.kingston.com/en/memory/search?DeviceType=3&Mfr=APP&Line=MacBook Pro (DDR3)&Model=78047# ), which actually makes a URL referral to another webshop in Romania where I can buy 8GB of Macbook Pro compatible RAM (which is identical to to the 1st RAM option mentioned at Emag.ro)
All 3 of them ar 1,5 Volts, 1600 Mhz , 204 pin , and all compatible with Apple Macbook Pro's .The only difference seems to be with the latency (CL11 vs CL9 vs CL10). Any major difference between HyperX Black (CL10) and HyperX Blue (CL9) ? Or should I go with the RAM in the 1st link? (CL11)
Which one should I choose?
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