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samuelg

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Dec 21, 2012
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Hello, i am buying new ram for my mid '09 macbook pro following someone stealing it (dont ask, i have no idea why).

I'm usually pretty computer literate but im slightly confused, i have ordered some PC3-12800 however everymac is telling me i would need PC3-8500.

I probably should have checked before i bought it, anyways would this work or will i need to get PC3-8500.

From what i can tell the only differences are clock speed and cycle time but im not sure how it will react to it.

Cheers for any help

Sam
 

T5BRICK

macrumors G3
Aug 3, 2006
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I've seen a few threads where people have tried this, but I don't recall it working with 1600MHz RAM. It's worth a try since you've already ordered it.

Currently I've got 1333MHz RAM in my mid 2009 and it works fine.
 

samuelg

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Dec 21, 2012
2
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Thanks, i will give it a go i guess. no harm in returning something. I was a little bit buying happy because it was on xmas sale from £48 to £24 ah well.

Cheers
 
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