G.Skill SQ Series - DDR3 - modulo - 8 GB - SO DIMM 204-PIN - 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 - CL11 - 1.5 V - unbuffered - non-ECC - per Apple iMac (27 inch)

G.Skill 8GB DDR3-1600 SO-DIMM memory module compatible with MacBook Pro 2012 models. This 204-pin module operates at 1600 MHz with CAS latency 11 and 1.5 V supply, providing 8 GB of DDR3 memory to improve multitasking and general system responsiveness in supported laptops.

Advantages

The G.Skill DDR3 8GB 1600MHz module offers a straightforward capacity increase for compatible MacBook Pro 2012 systems, delivering stable DDR3 performance with standard 1.5 V operation and a compact 204-pin SO-DIMM form factor. Its 1600 MHz clock and CL11 latency balance speed and compatibility for typical laptop workloads.

Suitable for

• Upgrading RAM in MacBook Pro 2012 (compatible SO-DIMM slot)
• Improving multitasking and application responsiveness
• Replacing a faulty or lower-capacity DDR3 SO-DIMM module

Key specifications

• Brand: G.SKILL
• Model / MPN: FA-1600C11S-8GSQ
• Capacity: 8 GB (8 GB x 1)
• Memory type: DDR3
• Clock speed: 1600 MHz (PC3-12800)
• Form factor: 204-pin SO-DIMM
• CAS latency: CL11
• Voltage: 1.5 V
• EAN: 4711148599399

How to use

Power off the MacBook Pro and disconnect all cables. Open the rear case following the manufacturer's service manual, locate the SO-DIMM slot and remove the existing module if present by releasing the retaining clips. Align the notch of the G.Skill 204-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM with the slot and insert at a slight angle until the contacts seat, then press down until the module clicks into place and the clips secure it. Reassemble the case and power on the laptop; verify the system recognizes the new 8 GB module in macOS About This Mac or system profiler.

Recommendations

Install memory modules in matched pairs when possible for dual-channel operation; check the MacBook Pro 2012 technical documentation for maximum supported memory and supported module configurations before upgrading.