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product_id: 238092
title: "Crucial CT2K8G3S160BM 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) SODIMM 204-Pin Memory For Mac"
brand: "micron"
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# 1600 MT/s blazing speed 16GB DDR3/DDR3L dual modules 1.35V low power & heat efficient Crucial CT2K8G3S160BM 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) SODIMM 204-Pin Memory For Mac

**Brand:** micron
**Price:** 165.73 DT
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## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your Mac’s memory, upgrade your life!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Crucial CT2K8G3S160BM 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) SODIMM 204-Pin Memory For Mac by micron
- **How much does it cost?** 165.73 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- micron enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted micron brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Energy-Smart Performance:** Runs at 1.35V to reduce power consumption and heat, extending your Mac’s lifespan and keeping it cool.
- • **Future-Proof Your Workflow:** 1600 MHz speed ensures smooth photo editing, gaming, and virtual machine use—stay ahead in productivity.
- • **Plug & Play Upgrade in Minutes:** Effortless installation designed for Mac users—upgrade your system in under 3 minutes without tech headaches.
- • **Boost Your Mac’s Multitasking Power:** Double your RAM with 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 modules for seamless app switching and zero lag.
- • **Apple-Grade Compatibility & Reliability:** Tested to meet or exceed Apple’s strict quality standards for flawless Mac integration.

## Overview

The Crucial CT2K8G3S160BM is a 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MT/s SODIMM memory kit designed specifically for select Mac systems. It offers a quick, reliable, and energy-efficient upgrade that meets Apple’s quality standards, delivering faster multitasking, improved boot times, and enhanced performance for demanding applications—all with easy installation and long-term stability.

## Description

The Crucial Technology 16GB (2x8GB) 204-Pin SODIMM DDR3 PC3-12800 Memory Module Kit helps increase the speed of notebook computers and other small form factor computing platforms significantly by providing 2 modules of 8GB with DDR3 memory. Increasing your computer's RAM enables more applications to run simultaneously without system glitches.

Review: Very Pleased - I purchased the iMac 27" quad core I7 in mid march of 2014. Although, technically, Apple still classifies it as the "late 2013" model. I purchased this memory module kit after verifying its compatibility through the official Crucial website. This memory was verified by Crucial to work in late iMac 2013 all processors, Mac Mini late 2012, and all the recent Mac Books. The memory arrived in two days, very well packed and protected from static electricity. Ordered Sunday evening, delivered Tuesday. After verifying the correct product, I was able to install the memory module with my two fingers and a chopstick. (The chopstick was used to safely push the door open button without scratching my new toy). Basically, you lay the monitor face down, and remove the AC plug. Under the plug is a small (2mm by 4mm) button. Depress the button to unlatch the memory door cover. Remove the door and set it aside, remembering its orientation. There are two small "handles" that press to allow the module to swing out. There are arrows to show you the direction. Once it's out, you can gently but firmly press each of these memory modules into place. If you look at the picture, you will see Memory has a short and long side. The short side goes on the right. Gently press down firmly and equally on each corner at the same time and it will "pop" into place. Then swing the module back into the housing and replace the door. You may have to press a bit hard on the door, it's designed to fit tightly. Return the AC plug and upright your monitor and plug her back in. The entire process should take between 2 and 3 minutes. Hit your power button. The initial boot up the first time takes a bit longer than normal, so don't panic if it takes a minute or so before your screen flickers to life. To verify it has gone well, go to the very top left and press the apple in the corner to bring down the menu. Hit the "about this Mac", and it will bring up a box with the memory total and should also give a speed of 1600. This memory has been very stable. No glitches or heat issues. The speed of the computer has improved, particularity with booting up and processing pictures. Memory is the best, easiest, and cheapest upgrade for a computer. I have also noticed a small improvement accessing the ssd during some games. There is little difference in simple tasks such as emails or web browsing. Computers are already fast at that. However, using iPhoto has seen an improvement. Steam (an online game client) has also seen an improvement in speed. I am able to max all game settings without any frame loss or slow down. The iMac is set up for a voltage of 1.35 and this memory has a dual nature to run at a voltage of 1.35 or 1.5 This is convenient as it allows the smaller voltage to be used, cutting back on power consumption (although only pennies a day and realistically negligible) but also cuts back a little on heat production, which is the bane of all electronics. If you use your computer for any lengths of time, or push the processor hard, heat matters, and this could theoretically save wear and tear on your machine to keep it around longer. This is a good thing as apple products are not cheap... I did some research before purchasing. There are many brands of memory. Crucial, Corsair, Kingston, Transcedence, OWN, and the list goes on. Although Corsair seems to be the choice for most Intel pc computers, Crucial is the choice for Mac machines, by a pretty large margin. When doing your own research, be sure to be on Mac centric forums/boards. After such a positive experience with Crucial's customer service (about a 6 hour email response time to my compatibility question), the ease of install (credit to apple here though), performance boost, and no issues, I bought a second 16 gig kit to replace the four gig sticks that came with the machine. Don't be afraid to buy and install your own memory. Apple charges $600 to upgrade to 32 gigs of ram. You can purchase two of these kits for $300 (or under) and still have the 8 gigs you pulled from your machine to sell on eBay. (Save the memory stick package from your purchase for easy shipping packaging). One last thought. It seems the prices fluctuate a good bit. I bought my first kit on desertcart for 148$ about a week ago. Today, still on desertcart, I only paid 139$ for the same thing. Just something to keep in mind.
Review: Perfect for my Mid 2012 MacBook Pro, reasonable price - I overstretched my budget when I bought my MacBook Pro and ended up getting a unit with only 4GB of ram. Even though I really love using it, It really bothered me that it had so little ram. Every once in a while, whenever I was running multiple apps, the mouse would turn to a turning wheel and the app would freeze for a long time. Sometime for 5 minutes or more. This would usually happen while I was switching between apps and my first guess was - paging (or swapping, whatever you want to call it). My work also requires me to run windows every now and then and I was hesitant to install a VM on a machine that was so limited in ram. I googled "memory for mac" and the first match I had was from Crucial who also had a small app that runs on your system and tells you what the recommended memory for your system is. It recommended that I upgrade to 16G (even though apple says they support only up to 8G) and suggested two 8G dimms as follows: Brand: Crucial Module Type: SODIMM Module Size: 8GB Specs: DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.35V • 1024Meg x 64 • lead free • halogen free • for Mac Series: Crucial part number: CT3373653 I have worked before with Micron memory and I really liked it. The only problem was the price - they wanted $79+tax per dimm, free shipping, whereas desertcart only charge $139 for the pair. The technical specs are identical - but the two have different part numbers - and the one on the desertcart site cannot be found on the Crucial web site. I decided to go with the one from desertcart. Got the 2x8GB dimms (16G altogether) and they arrived in two days (prime). Installation took 3 minutes. Removed the cover and popped out the old ones - then pushed in the new ones. The only two things you need to worry about are: 1) Make sure that you turn off the laptop first (not hibernate) and remove the charger cord. 2) Beware of static electricity - I did that by keeping one hand on the laptop at all times, work slowly. Other reviewers warned about bad dimms - memory errors. It is true that some chips can be bad, but the talk about changing the pixels on your pictures is nonsense. Most systems detect those errors and halt (not that this is much better than corrupting your data), or fail during boot. Just to be on the safe side, I had my Mac run an exhaustive memory test when I booted (see here for details [...]). It took about an hour and came out clean. On bootup my Mac detected and used all 16 G. Performance is great. I think that I notice a slightly longer bootup from hibernate - and that's because it has to read 4x the amount it did before from disk during boot. Rotating wheel experience and freezing apps problems are gone. and the Windows VM is running great. I am really happy with this purchase.

## Features

- Increases system performance
- Compatible with select Mac systems; All DDR3 and DDR3L modules are lead- and halogen-free
- All memory stick modules extensively tested at the component and function level
- Meets or exceeds, Apple's quality standards and requirements
- Easy installation

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B008LTBJFW |
| Best Sellers Rank | #369 in Computer Memory |
| Brand | Micron |
| Color | Multicolor |
| Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (9,122) |
| Date First Available | July 12, 2012 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 7 x 4.49 x 5 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.32 ounces |
| Item model number | CT2K8G3S160BM |
| Manufacturer | Micron Consumer Products Group |
| Memory Speed | 1600 MHz |
| Number of Processors | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 7 x 4.49 x 5 inches |
| RAM | 16 GB DDR3 |
| Series | CT2K8G3S160BM |
| Voltage | 1.4 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Micron
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Computer Memory Size:** 16 GB
- **Memory Speed:** 1600 MHz
- **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR3

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: late 2013**
A: yes the 27 inch imac will take this type of ram.it can take a total of 32 gigs in 4 slots(8 gigs each slot)if you choose to max it out but 16 gigs is plenty.the 21.5 inch imac is non user replaceable.

**Q: is this compatible with the latest "iMac with Retina 5K display"**
A: I bought 16GB of RAM for my 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K that I purchased in Dec of 2014.  It's working great!  As others have said, install in slot 2 and 4.  Basically, I didn't take out the original RAM from Apple and just inserted the ones I purchased.  That's it.  It was good to go.  I upgraded from 8GB to 24GB.

**Q: Is this compatible with the Macbook Pro 2.6GHz i7 (Mid 2012)?**
A: I think you have the 15-in model. I have the 13-in. Both mid 2012 are using ivy bridge circuitry means that memory kit can run just fine with your macbook. I still am running this kit for 15 months now with no issues.

**Q: Will this work in my mid 2010 13" Macbook Pro?**
A: Contrary to the "yes" answer, it does not work with the mid 2010 MBP. Look for 1066 MHz for compatibility. I know because I tried this item with my MBP, and had to send them back.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Pleased
*by G***A on March 28, 2014*

I purchased the iMac 27" quad core I7 in mid march of 2014. Although, technically, Apple still classifies it as the "late 2013" model. I purchased this memory module kit after verifying its compatibility through the official Crucial website. This memory was verified by Crucial to work in late iMac 2013 all processors, Mac Mini late 2012, and all the recent Mac Books. The memory arrived in two days, very well packed and protected from static electricity. Ordered Sunday evening, delivered Tuesday. After verifying the correct product, I was able to install the memory module with my two fingers and a chopstick. (The chopstick was used to safely push the door open button without scratching my new toy). Basically, you lay the monitor face down, and remove the AC plug. Under the plug is a small (2mm by 4mm) button. Depress the button to unlatch the memory door cover. Remove the door and set it aside, remembering its orientation. There are two small "handles" that press to allow the module to swing out. There are arrows to show you the direction. Once it's out, you can gently but firmly press each of these memory modules into place. If you look at the picture, you will see Memory has a short and long side. The short side goes on the right. Gently press down firmly and equally on each corner at the same time and it will "pop" into place. Then swing the module back into the housing and replace the door. You may have to press a bit hard on the door, it's designed to fit tightly. Return the AC plug and upright your monitor and plug her back in. The entire process should take between 2 and 3 minutes. Hit your power button. The initial boot up the first time takes a bit longer than normal, so don't panic if it takes a minute or so before your screen flickers to life. To verify it has gone well, go to the very top left and press the apple in the corner to bring down the menu. Hit the "about this Mac", and it will bring up a box with the memory total and should also give a speed of 1600. This memory has been very stable. No glitches or heat issues. The speed of the computer has improved, particularity with booting up and processing pictures. Memory is the best, easiest, and cheapest upgrade for a computer. I have also noticed a small improvement accessing the ssd during some games. There is little difference in simple tasks such as emails or web browsing. Computers are already fast at that. However, using iPhoto has seen an improvement. Steam (an online game client) has also seen an improvement in speed. I am able to max all game settings without any frame loss or slow down. The iMac is set up for a voltage of 1.35 and this memory has a dual nature to run at a voltage of 1.35 or 1.5 This is convenient as it allows the smaller voltage to be used, cutting back on power consumption (although only pennies a day and realistically negligible) but also cuts back a little on heat production, which is the bane of all electronics. If you use your computer for any lengths of time, or push the processor hard, heat matters, and this could theoretically save wear and tear on your machine to keep it around longer. This is a good thing as apple products are not cheap... I did some research before purchasing. There are many brands of memory. Crucial, Corsair, Kingston, Transcedence, OWN, and the list goes on. Although Corsair seems to be the choice for most Intel pc computers, Crucial is the choice for Mac machines, by a pretty large margin. When doing your own research, be sure to be on Mac centric forums/boards. After such a positive experience with Crucial's customer service (about a 6 hour email response time to my compatibility question), the ease of install (credit to apple here though), performance boost, and no issues, I bought a second 16 gig kit to replace the four gig sticks that came with the machine. Don't be afraid to buy and install your own memory. Apple charges $600 to upgrade to 32 gigs of ram. You can purchase two of these kits for $300 (or under) and still have the 8 gigs you pulled from your machine to sell on eBay. (Save the memory stick package from your purchase for easy shipping packaging). One last thought. It seems the prices fluctuate a good bit. I bought my first kit on Amazon for 148$ about a week ago. Today, still on Amazon, I only paid 139$ for the same thing. Just something to keep in mind.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for my Mid 2012 MacBook Pro, reasonable price
*by A***O on May 24, 2014*

I overstretched my budget when I bought my MacBook Pro and ended up getting a unit with only 4GB of ram. Even though I really love using it, It really bothered me that it had so little ram. Every once in a while, whenever I was running multiple apps, the mouse would turn to a turning wheel and the app would freeze for a long time. Sometime for 5 minutes or more. This would usually happen while I was switching between apps and my first guess was - paging (or swapping, whatever you want to call it). My work also requires me to run windows every now and then and I was hesitant to install a VM on a machine that was so limited in ram. I googled "memory for mac" and the first match I had was from Crucial who also had a small app that runs on your system and tells you what the recommended memory for your system is. It recommended that I upgrade to 16G (even though apple says they support only up to 8G) and suggested two 8G dimms as follows: Brand: Crucial Module Type: SODIMM Module Size: 8GB Specs: DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Unbuffered • NON-ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.35V • 1024Meg x 64 • lead free • halogen free • for Mac Series: Crucial part number: CT3373653 I have worked before with Micron memory and I really liked it. The only problem was the price - they wanted $79+tax per dimm, free shipping, whereas Amazon only charge $139 for the pair. The technical specs are identical - but the two have different part numbers - and the one on the Amazon site cannot be found on the Crucial web site. I decided to go with the one from Amazon. Got the 2x8GB dimms (16G altogether) and they arrived in two days (prime). Installation took 3 minutes. Removed the cover and popped out the old ones - then pushed in the new ones. The only two things you need to worry about are: 1) Make sure that you turn off the laptop first (not hibernate) and remove the charger cord. 2) Beware of static electricity - I did that by keeping one hand on the laptop at all times, work slowly. Other reviewers warned about bad dimms - memory errors. It is true that some chips can be bad, but the talk about changing the pixels on your pictures is nonsense. Most systems detect those errors and halt (not that this is much better than corrupting your data), or fail during boot. Just to be on the safe side, I had my Mac run an exhaustive memory test when I booted (see here for details [...]). It took about an hour and came out clean. On bootup my Mac detected and used all 16 G. Performance is great. I think that I notice a slightly longer bootup from hibernate - and that's because it has to read 4x the amount it did before from disk during boot. Rotating wheel experience and freezing apps problems are gone. and the Windows VM is running great. I am really happy with this purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***I on April 27, 2020*

Dopo aver acquistato un SSD della CRUCIAL per il S.O. del mio iMac, che và splendidamente, non ho esitato ad acquistare anche l'espansione di memoria e dare una spinta in più ad una macchina del 2013 che và ottimamente. Il sito della CRUCIAL è molto dettagliato e guida alla scelta della memoria necessaria per la propria macchina. Il tempo di installazione è di 10 min. Ho preferito investire sul nome per evitare problemi di cattivo funzionamento. Ad installazione effettuata, le app si aprono visibilmente più veloci. L'apgrade della memoria, come è noto, migliora la gestione delle app, più che la velocità complessiva della macchina quindi consiglio prima di fare l'upgrade dell'HDD con un SSD e poi della RAM. Consiglio l'aquito a tutti.

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