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G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Laptop Memory Model

Not that it is worth much, but I wouldn't describe G.Skill as an unknown brand, I've been using their memory in pc's for years.
 
Not unknown, just not well-known. I wouldn't use their RAM personally. I'd stick to the bigger brands.
 
It is DDR3-1333/PC3-10666.

Macbook Pros 2010s take DDR3-1066/PC3-8500 (but they would work fine with these).
 
I got 10666 ddr 3 ram for my new 2011, works seamlessly.

G skill is a well kown brand for pc gamming ram, they sponsors many esport turnament like the GSL starcraft 2 korean turney.

There was a study on gizmodo not long ago around Jan that showed these premium brand ram fail to out perform cheaper budget brands. This is a pretty good price, Id get them :)
 
10666 is the same as 10600, it's just a marketing ploy to make a product seem faster/better. 10600 is the standard naming convention for these ram modules. As long as the frequency (1333MHz) and timing (CL9) are the same you won't see a speed or compatibility difference between 10666 and 10600.

G-skill is a well-known brand. They aren't the top name in laptop memory (that's probably Crucial), but this is a great deal and should work well in the new MBP. If I hadn't already ordered Crucial memory two days ago I would have jumped on this deal.
 
Good find, just ordered a set for my new machine.

And to clarify, this is indeed DDR3-1333 (PC3-10666) which suitable for the 2011 Macbook Pro's.

It gets confusing because it is labeled in two different manners, but here is the gist of it:

Name: DDR3-1333 (PC3 10666) Data Rate:1333 Peak Transfer: 10600
Name: DDR3-1066(PC3 8500) Data Rate:1066 Peak Transfer: 8533
 
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negatv1 said:
Good find, just ordered a set for my new machine.

And to clarify, this is indeed DDR3-1333 (PC3-10666) which suitable for the 2011 Macbook Pro's.

It gets confusing because it is labeled in two different manners, but here is the gist of it:

Name: DDR3-1333 (PC3 10666) Data Rate:1333 Peak Transfer: 10600
Name: DDR3-1066(PC3 8500) Data Rate:10666 Peak Transfer: 8533
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ok thanks for this. Helps me understand what I'm looking at now. I knew the new MBPs took the 1333 mhz speed but wasn't sure about the other numbers.
 
I laughed at "unknown brand." Definitely one of the best in the business, for sure. I use G. Skill in all my computers. I love the quality and support.

Anyway, AWESOME FIND, btw.
 
Nothing wrong with g.skill, they've been in business for what-20 to 30 years?, but their RMA procedure is convoluted with very little communication throughout.
 
haha sorry I guess I should have said "unknown to me" but thanks for clarifying and even better filling me in and letting me they are a solid brand.

I'm going to order them as well. I'm sure I won't notice much of a difference but at that price figure why not.
 
1quick1 said:
haha sorry I guess I should have said "unknown to me" but thanks for clarifying and even better filling me in and letting me they are a solid brand.

I'm going to order them as well. I'm sure I won't notice much of a difference but at that price figure why not.
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I received these yesterday from Newegg and they work just fine. Great deal for sure!!!
 
Good stuff, this was a slickdeal last week at $55 shipped, so $65 is definitely not bad either.

ANd yeah G.skill is a great brand, gaming stuff!!
 
aznguyen316 said:
Good stuff, this was a slickdeal last week at $55 shipped, so $65 is definitely not bad either.

ANd yeah G.skill is a great brand, gaming stuff!!
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I ordered this RAM for $55 last week in anticipation of my new MBP. Neither have arrived yet, so I can't vouch for the quality, but I know G.Skill is quite reputable. Considering there are worse brands out there selling this RAM for like $90, I'd take it and go. Don't wait, as Newegg's prices do fluctuate, and this is a very good deal, even if a little higher than last week.
 
Just placed my order. $64.99 shipped. Great deal.

Out of curiosity, will I even see a difference from 4 to 8? I don't even think I've maxed the 4gb's out yet.
 
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