Worried about RAM

[TechZeke]

OK, so yesterday I bought 16GB of Corsair Vengeance RAM for my 2012 uMBP. However, I didn't realise about the voltage issue.

I've search many threads on many forums can't find a straight answer. Should I take back this RAM and get Mac specific RAM(like OWC) or should just use it?

I would test, but there's 15% restocking fee if I open it.

 

[andymac2210]

Crucial RAM works best in macs.

 

[djfmf]

I have the 16gb 1600 corsair vengeance ram in my mid 2012 mbp, no problems. just need to upgrade my corsair force gt ssd to a samsung 840.

 

[Livewings]

OK, so yesterday I bought 16GB of Corsair Vengeance RAM for my 2012 uMBP. However, I didn't realise about the voltage issue.

I've search many threads on many forums can't find a straight answer. Should I take back this RAM and get Mac specific RAM(like OWC) or should just use it?

I would test, but there's 15% restocking fee if I open it.

Just put in your computer.
If it doesn't work, just throw your Mac away and get a new one.

 

[ultra7k]

I have the same RAM. No problems at all.

 

[daneoni]

What voltage issue?

 

[snaky69]

OK, so yesterday I bought 16GB of Corsair Vengeance RAM for my 2012 uMBP. However, I didn't realise about the voltage issue.

I've search many threads on many forums can't find a straight answer. Should I take back this RAM and get Mac specific RAM(like OWC) or should just use it?

I would test, but there's 15% restocking fee if I open it.

It'll work, there is no such thing as "Mac specific RAM", companies just stamp that on their products as an excuse to ramp the price up. A Mac is an Intel PC in a pretty package, but it's still a PC.

 

[TechZeke]

Well, I took the plunge. You guys were right - It appears to be working correctly. The computer seems to be okay with it. Hopefully there are no long term effects from using 1.5v RAM.