Timetec
Timetec 16GB KIT (2x8GB) Compatible for Apple DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10600 CL9 for Mac Book Pro
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Bottom line: The Timetec 16GB KIT Compatible: 16GB total (2x8GB) quadruples the 4GB stock config on most 2011 Macs; main trade-off: iMac11,2 (21.5 in Mid 2010) and iMac11,3 3.2GHz cap at 4GB per slot, not 8GB.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ 16GB total (2x8GB) quadruples the 4GB stock config on most 2011 Macs
- ✓ 204-pin SO-DIMM spec matches Apple: DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10600, CL9, 1.5V, non-ECC
- ✓ Compatibility listed by model ID (MacBookPro8,1-8,3, iMac12,1/12,2, MacMini5,x)
- ✓ Lifetime warranty from purchase date plus free technical support
Cons
- ✗ iMac11,2 (21.5 in Mid 2010) and iMac11,3 3.2GHz cap at 4GB per slot, not 8GB
- ✗ DDR3-1333 only - no use in DDR4 or DDR3L-1600 Macs from 2012 onward
- ✗ Dual-rank 2Rx8 modules are pickier than single-rank in mixed-DIMM setups
- ✗ Sold as a matched pair, so you cannot buy a single 8GB stick for one open slot
Manufacturer description
The Timetec 16GB KIT (2x8GB) is a DDR3-1333 PC3-10600 upgrade built specifically for Apple's 2010-2011 aluminum Macs. Each 204-pin SO-DIMM runs unbuffered non-ECC at 1.5V with CL9 latency on a dual-rank 2Rx8 512x8 design, matching the timings Apple's stock modules used so the machine posts without manual configuration. Going from a factory 4GB to 16GB is the cheapest way to keep one of these machines useful for browsers with many tabs, Lightroom, or virtual machines. Check your Mac's model identifier in About This Mac before ordering.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Timetec 16GB KIT Compatible using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the memory (ram) category. Timetec's memory (ram) lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for memory (ram) of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this 16GB kit work in my Early 2011 MacBook Pro?
Yes. The kit lists MacBookPro8,1, 8,2, and 8,3 as supported, which covers the 13, 15, and 17 inch Early 2011 and Late 2011 MacBook Pro. Confirm your identifier under Apple menu > About This Mac > System Report.
Does my Mid 2010 iMac support 8GB modules?
Not all of them. Timetec notes that the 27 inch iMac11,3 at 3.2GHz and the 21.5 inch iMac11,2 at 3.06, 3.2, and 3.6GHz support 4GB per slot only and will not take 8GB sticks. The 27 inch Mid 2010 iMac11,3 configurations outside that 3.2GHz variant are listed as compatible.
What are the exact memory specs?
DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10600, 204-pin SO-DIMM, unbuffered, non-ECC, 1.5V, CL9, dual rank 2Rx8 based on 512x8 chips. The kit ships as two 8GB modules for a 16GB total.
Is there a warranty on this RAM?
Timetec includes a guaranteed lifetime warranty measured from the purchase date, along with free technical support. Register your purchase details and keep the order receipt for claims.
Key Features
- NOTE: iMac Mid 2010 27 inch iMac 11,3 (3.2 GHz) and 21.5 inch iMac 11,2 (3.06 GHz/ 3.2 GHz/ 3.6 GHz) ONLY SUPPORT 4GB, DO NOT SUPPORT 8GB.
- Compatible for Apple Mac Book Pro -13 inch / 15 inch / 17 inch Early 2011, 13 inch / 15 inch / 17 inch Late 2011 - Mac Book Pro8,1 Mac Book Pro8,2 Mac Book Pro8,3
- Compatible for Apple iMac - 27 inch Mid 2010, 21.5 inch / 27 inch Mid 2011, 21.5 inch Late 2011- iMac11,3 iMac12,1 iMac12,2
- Compatible for Apple Mac Mini - Mid 2011 - MacMini5,1 MacMini5,2 MacMini5,3
- DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10600 204 Pin Unbuffered Non-ECC 1.5V CL9 Dual Rank 2Rx8 based 512x8 Module Size: 16GB KIT(2x8GB Modules) Guaranteed Lifetime warranty from Purchase Date Free technical support
Full Specifications
| NOTE | iMac Mid 2010 27 inch iMac 11,3 (3.2 GHz) and 21.5 inch iMac 11,2 (3.06 GHz/ 3.2 GHz/ 3.6 GHz) ONLY SUPPORT 4GB, DO NOT SUPPORT 8GB. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Timetec |
| Voltage | 1.5 volts_of_alternating_current |
| RAM Size | 16 GB |
| Model Name | Timetec 16GB KIT(2x8GB) |
| Form Factor | 204 |
| Memory Speed | 1333 microhertz |
| Model Number | 4328490918 |
| Compatibility | Mac |
| Number of Pins | 204 |
| Mfr Part Number | 78AP13NUS2R8 |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Memory Generation | DDR3 |
| Compatible Devices | For MAC |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1333 MHz |
| Memory Form Factor | DIMM |
| Additional Features | For MAC |
| Computer Memory Size | 16 GB |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 |
| Full listing title | Timetec 16GB KIT(2x8GB) Compatible for Apple DDR3 1333MHz PC3-10600 CL9 for Mac Book Pro (Early/Late 2011 13/15/17 inch), iMac(Mid 2010, Mid/Late 2011 21.5/27 inch), Mac Mini(Mid 2011) MAC RAM Upgrade |
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