Timetec

Timetec 16GB KIT (2x8GB) Compatible

Name: Timetec 16GB KIT(2x8GB) Compatible for Apple DDR3 1067MHz / 1066MHz PC3-8500 RAM for Mac Book (Mid-2010 13-inch), Mac Book Pro (Mid 2010 13-inch)
Brand: Timetec
SKU: B07QGX5NYP

Bottom line: The Timetec 16GB KIT Compatible: Full 16GB (2x8GB) ceiling on 2010 Macs that Apple officially capped lower; main trade-off: needs OS X 10.7.5 or later and a current EFI to see beyond 8GB.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Full 16GB (2x8GB) ceiling on 2010 Macs that Apple officially capped lower
✓ Exact Apple spec match: DDR3-1066 PC3-8500, 204-pin, 1.5V, CL7, 2Rx8
✓ Guaranteed lifetime warranty from purchase date, plus free tech support
✓ Covers four models: MacBook7,1, MacBookPro7,1, iMac11,1, Macmini4,1

Cons

✗ Needs OS X 10.7.5 or later and a current EFI to see beyond 8GB
✗ Unbuffered non-ECC only - no error correction for Mac Mini Server duty
✗ DDR3-1066 is fixed speed; no headroom above the 2010 platform's rating
✗ Dual rank 2Rx8 modules may not suit boards expecting single-rank RAM

Manufacturer description

The Timetec 16GB Mac memory kit (2x8GB) brings a 2010-era Mac back into usable territory by replacing its factory DDR3 with a matched pair of 8GB SO-DIMMs. Each module is DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500, 204-pin, unbuffered non-ECC, 1.5V, CL7, dual rank 2Rx8 built on 512x8 density, so it matches the exact spec Apple's Core 2 Duo and early Core i-series logic boards expect. Timetec lists compatibility for the MacBook 13-inch Mid 2010 (MacBook7,1), MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid 2010 (MacBookPro7,1), iMac 27-inch Late 2009 (iMac11,1), and Mac Mini Mid 2010 (Macmini4,1) including the Server configuration. One…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this 16GB kit work in my Mac Mini Mid 2010?

Yes. Timetec lists the Mac Mini Mid 2010 (Macmini4,1) at 2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, and the Server configuration as compatible.

Do I need to update macOS before installing 16GB?

Yes. Timetec notes that OS X 10.7.5 or later is required to use more than 8GB total system memory, and your Mac must be on the latest EFI firmware.

What are the exact memory specs?

Each module is DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500, 204-pin SO-DIMM, unbuffered non-ECC, 1.5V, CL7, dual rank 2Rx8 on 512x8 density. The kit totals 16GB as 2x8GB.

Does it fit a MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid 2010?

Yes. The MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid 2010 (MacBookPro7,1) in both 2.4GHz and 2.66GHz trims is on Timetec's compatibility list, as is the MacBook7,1 at 2.4GHz.

What warranty and support come with it?

Timetec states a guaranteed lifetime warranty from the purchase date and free technical support. Check the product listing for current claim procedures.

Key Features

NOTE: Apple OS 10.7.5 or Later REQUIRED for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memory and need to updated with the latest EFI
DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 204-Pin Unbuffered Non ECC 1.5V CL7 Dual Rank 2Rx8 based 512x8 Module Size: 16GB KIT(2x8GB) Package: 2x8GB Guaranteed Lifetime warranty from Purchase Date Free technical support
Compatible for Apple Mac Book - 13 inch Mid 2010 - Mac Book7,1 (2.4 GHz)
Compatible for Apple Mac Book Pro -13 inch Mid 2010 - Mac Book Pro7,1 (2.4 GHz, 2.66GHz)
Compatible for Apple iMac - 27 inch Late 2009 - iMac11,1 (2.66 GHz, 2.8GHz)
Compatible for Apple Mac Mini - Mid 2010 – MacMini4,1(2.4GHz, 2.66GHz, Server)

Full Specifications

NOTE	Apple OS 10.7.5 or Later REQUIRED for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memory and need to updated with the latest EFI
Brand	Timetec
Voltage	1.5 Volts
RAM Size	16 GB
Model Name	Mac Series
Form Factor	SO-DIMM
Connectivity	2.4GHz
Memory Speed	1066 MHz
Model Number	78AP106S2R8-8G
Compatibility	Mac
Number of Pins	204
Mfr Part Number	78AP106S2R8-8G
Memory Generation	DDR3
Compatible Devices	Laptop
Data Transfer Rate	1066 MHz
Memory Form Factor	SODIMM
Additional Features	Lightweight
Computer Memory Size	16 GB
RAM Memory Technology	DDR3
Column Address Strobe Latency	7
Full listing title	Timetec 16GB KIT(2x8GB) Compatible for Apple DDR3 1067MHz / 1066MHz PC3-8500 RAM for Mac Book (Mid-2010 13-inch), Mac Book Pro (Mid 2010 13-inch), iMac (Late 2009 27-inch), Mac Mini (Mid 2010)MAC RAM

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