Is this the right RAM?

uncleMonty · Dec 9, 2012, 03:04 PM

I just ordered this for my 2012 mid-level mini, and suddenly doubted myself:

Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL11 SODIMM 204-Pin
1.35V/1.5V Memory Modules For Mac CT2C8G3S160BM

Could someone confirm? Thank you. It was $75 at Amazon, if anyone wants to know.

COrocket · Dec 9, 2012, 11:26 PM

Yeah, that ram should work just fine. Sometimes you can check the reviews if anyone has had any issues. The crucial ram that is labeled for mac is made for the mac mini/macbooks

uncleMonty · Dec 10, 2012, 11:03 AM

Thanks for your reply. I did a lot of sleuthing and it seems Crucial have a bunch of different part numbers for the same product, depending on what system you are purchasing it for, just for their own inventory purposes. The one Crucial recommends on their site for the mid-level mini with 2.6 GHz processor is CT3650379. The one I ordered is CT3650367. But apparently both codes refer to the same product designated internally as CT2C8G3S160BM - there are several other shorter codes that refer to the same product too, depending on what system you are buying it for. It's all quite confusing. I think they even have different codes for the same RAM intended for the same system but in different countries.

iMas70 · Dec 10, 2012, 11:23 AM

I have a window open on Amazon to order the ram that you mention (http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12...ds=crucial+ram )

I might not need it but it won't hurt. I'll never complain about having to much power!

iMas70 · Dec 18, 2012, 03:08 PM

I ordered that RAM today. It's currently out of stock but I can wait a week or two.

braddman · Dec 19, 2012, 07:58 AM

It's cheaper at Newegg. 16gb of ADATA only $58.00 shipped and it's in stock.

iMas70 · Dec 19, 2012, 11:45 PM

Good deal there! Mine shipped today and will be here on Monday.

Ayemerica · Dec 20, 2012, 12:19 AM

That ram will work fine, it's crazy a couple years ago 16gb of DDR3 was like 200 dollar kits from OWC.

braddman · Dec 20, 2012, 05:48 AM

Just confirming I have the ADATA 16gb from NewEgg in my late 2012 and it works fine. No issues at all.

Mr. Retrofire · Dec 20, 2012, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ayemerica

That ram will work fine, it's crazy a couple years ago 16gb of DDR3 was like 200 dollar kits from OWC.

≈ 1600 US$ for 2x8 GB:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1112437

;-)

Dec 9, 2012, 03:04 PM	#1
uncleMonty macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012	Is this the right RAM? I just ordered this for my 2012 mid-level mini, and suddenly doubted myself: Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3 1600 MT/s (PC3-12800) CL11 SODIMM 204-Pin 1.35V/1.5V Memory Modules For Mac CT2C8G3S160BM Could someone confirm? Thank you. It was $75 at Amazon, if anyone wants to know.
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Dec 10, 2012, 11:23 AM	#4
iMas70 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012	I have a window open on Amazon to order the ram that you mention (http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-PC3-12...ds=crucial+ram ) I might not need it but it won't hurt. I'll never complain about having to much power! __________________ iPhone 5 (32GB), iPad 4 (32GB), Apple TV, 2.3 GHz i7 Mac Mini - 16 MB RAM! Apple... it's not just a brand... it's a lifestyle!
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Dec 18, 2012, 03:08 PM	#5
iMas70 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012	I ordered that RAM today. It's currently out of stock but I can wait a week or two. __________________ iPhone 5 (32GB), iPad 4 (32GB), Apple TV, 2.3 GHz i7 Mac Mini - 16 MB RAM! Apple... it's not just a brand... it's a lifestyle!
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Dec 19, 2012, 11:45 PM	#7
iMas70 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2012	Good deal there! Mine shipped today and will be here on Monday. __________________ iPhone 5 (32GB), iPad 4 (32GB), Apple TV, 2.3 GHz i7 Mac Mini - 16 MB RAM! Apple... it's not just a brand... it's a lifestyle!
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Dec 20, 2012, 12:19 AM	#8
Ayemerica macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Philadelphia	That ram will work fine, it's crazy a couple years ago 16gb of DDR3 was like 200 dollar kits from OWC. __________________ iPhone 5 Black-Slate 16GB \| iPad 4 Black 32GB \| Mac mini 2012
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Dec 9, 2012, 11:26 PM	#2
COrocket macrumors regular Join Date: Dec 2012	Yeah, that ram should work just fine. Sometimes you can check the reviews if anyone has had any issues. The crucial ram that is labeled for mac is made for the mac mini/macbooks
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Dec 10, 2012, 11:03 AM	#3
uncleMonty Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2012	Thanks for your reply. I did a lot of sleuthing and it seems Crucial have a bunch of different part numbers for the same product, depending on what system you are purchasing it for, just for their own inventory purposes. The one Crucial recommends on their site for the mid-level mini with 2.6 GHz processor is CT3650379. The one I ordered is CT3650367. But apparently both codes refer to the same product designated internally as CT2C8G3S160BM - there are several other shorter codes that refer to the same product too, depending on what system you are buying it for. It's all quite confusing. I think they even have different codes for the same RAM intended for the same system but in different countries.
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Dec 19, 2012, 07:58 AM	#6
braddman macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	It's cheaper at Newegg. 16gb of ADATA only $58.00 shipped and it's in stock.
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Dec 20, 2012, 05:48 AM	#9
braddman macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2012	Just confirming I have the ADATA 16gb from NewEgg in my late 2012 and it works fine. No issues at all.
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