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Q: Anyone installed Komputerbay 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz RAM on their MBP?

I am looking to upgrade my RAM to 16GB (2x8GB), looking through on Amazon uk I saw this seller Komputerbay, and can't find much reviews online about it, some forum say its terriable and some says it's good, so can any pro users let me know if this is a good choice? Thanks

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.3)

Posted on Feb 3, 2012 9:59 PM

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Q: Anyone installed Komputerbay 16GB (2x 8GB) DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz RAM on their MBP?

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  • by sig,

    sig sig Feb 4, 2012 12:27 PM in response to CBC14K
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    Feb 4, 2012 12:27 PM in response to CBC14K

    1. Why would you need

    DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHz?

     

    What MBP model do you have? In About This Mac>More Info what are the ram specs for your MBP?

  • by eww,

    eww eww Feb 4, 2012 1:17 PM in response to CBC14K
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    Feb 4, 2012 1:17 PM in response to CBC14K

    That isn't the proper RAM specification for any Macbook Pro model. You should use RAM that exactly matches the specs provided in your Mac's user guide.

  • by CBC14K,

    CBC14K CBC14K Feb 5, 2012 1:29 PM in response to sig
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    Feb 5, 2012 1:29 PM in response to sig

    it has been proved that the 1600mhz works on MBP, and it's a little more powerful than the 1333mhz, check other posts from other people

  • by eww,

    eww eww Feb 5, 2012 1:36 PM in response to CBC14K
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    Feb 5, 2012 1:36 PM in response to CBC14K

    It has been proven that out-of-spec RAM *sometimes* works in MBPs. If you're willing to take a chance on it, go ahead, but you'd be safer buying RAM with the right specs from a vendor who guarantees compatibility with your Mac.

  • by sig,

    sig sig Feb 5, 2012 1:36 PM in response to CBC14K
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    Feb 5, 2012 1:36 PM in response to CBC14K

    What posts from other people? If your Mac spec is for 1333 then installing 1600 will only get you 1333. The likely hood of failure is imminent.

  • by eww,

    eww eww Feb 5, 2012 1:38 PM in response to CBC14K
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    Feb 5, 2012 1:38 PM in response to CBC14K

    If the 1600MHz RAM works, it will run at 1333MHz.

  • by CBC14K,

    CBC14K CBC14K Feb 5, 2012 1:49 PM in response to eww
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    Feb 5, 2012 1:49 PM in response to eww

    ok, say I buy the 1333mhz, what about the brand I mentioned? Komputerbay? anyone used this before? because they do pretty cheat 16Gb set.

    But some forums say its crap and some say it's alright

  • by eww,

    eww eww Feb 5, 2012 1:56 PM in response to CBC14K
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    Feb 5, 2012 1:56 PM in response to CBC14K

    I've been here every day for years, and I don't recall ever seeing that brand mentioned before, either positively or negatively.

  • by studyplenty,Helpful

    studyplenty studyplenty Feb 11, 2012 7:14 PM in response to CBC14K
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    Feb 11, 2012 7:14 PM in response to CBC14K

    Hey CBC14K, I'm going to try to be a little more helpful than these dudes, even if I'm not in your exact same situation.

     

    I currently use a 15" MBP with Kingston 2 x 4GB sticks that work flawlessly at 1600MHz. These sticks are proven to work consistently in every 15" MBP review (and never read of issues with other sizes either) I've ever seen.

     

    Kingston also makes 2 x 4GB sticks that run at 1866MHz per second that are proven NOT to work consistently in MBPs. This is because these sticks run at case latency CL11, where the 1600MHz sticks run at CL9.

     

    The point is, 1600MHz memory will work in your MBP and there is no reason to think it will be downclocked to 1333. As soon as you input the 1600MHz sticks, the System Report will immediately alter itself to read "Your computer accepts X number of stick at 1600MHz", where before it would read 1333.

     

    As for KomputerBay, I say go for it. Like you say, it's not too expensive, it's (as far as I can tell) the only available 2 x 8GB set that is clocked at 1600MHz, and it's CL9 like the fully functional sticks that I'm using to type this message to you.

     

    I think odds are in your favor, and not just because I want you to report success next week so I can order a set for myself...

     

    FYI if Kingston comes out with 2 x 8GB version of the following, buy it immediately: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-1600MHz-KHX1600C9D3T1K2-8GX/dp/B004K32 QEG

  • by CBC14K,

    CBC14K CBC14K Feb 12, 2012 2:31 PM in response to studyplenty
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    Feb 12, 2012 2:31 PM in response to studyplenty

    Thanks mate, I will do a little more research about this brand then get back to you.

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Feb 12, 2012 3:14 PM in response to studyplenty
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    Feb 12, 2012 3:14 PM in response to studyplenty

    studyplenty wrote:

     

    Hey CBC14K, I'm going to try to be a little more helpful than these dudes, even if I'm not in your exact same situation.

     

    I currently use a 15" MBP with Kingston 2 x 4GB sticks that work flawlessly at 1600MHz. These sticks are proven to work consistently in every 15" MBP review (and never read of issues with other sizes either) I've ever seen.

     

    Kingston also makes 2 x 4GB sticks that run at 1866MHz per second that are proven NOT to work consistently in MBPs. This is because these sticks run at case latency CL11, where the 1600MHz sticks run at CL9.

     

    The point is, 1600MHz memory will work in your MBP and there is no reason to think it will be downclocked to 1333. As soon as you input the 1600MHz sticks, the System Report will immediately alter itself to read "Your computer accepts X number of stick at 1600MHz", where before it would read 1333.

     

    As for KomputerBay, I say go for it. Like you say, it's not too expensive, it's (as far as I can tell) the only available 2 x 8GB set that is clocked at 1600MHz, and it's CL9 like the fully functional sticks that I'm using to type this message to you.

     

    I think odds are in your favor, and not just because I want you to report success next week so I can order a set for myself...

     

    FYI if Kingston comes out with 2 x 8GB version of the following, buy it immediately: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-1600MHz-KHX1600C9D3T1K2-8GX/dp/B004K32 QEG

    The memory will run at the speed of the bus, 1333mhz, you are incorrect.

  • by Csound1,

    Csound1 Csound1 Feb 12, 2012 3:14 PM in response to CBC14K
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    Feb 12, 2012 3:14 PM in response to CBC14K

    CBC14K wrote:

     

    it has been proved that the 1600mhz works on MBP, and it's a little more powerful than the 1333mhz, check other posts from other people

    Ram is not 'powerful', it's a place to put things, and runs at the speed of the bus, 1333mhz in your case.

  • by studyplenty,

    studyplenty studyplenty Feb 12, 2012 3:26 PM in response to Csound1
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    Feb 12, 2012 3:26 PM in response to Csound1

    I disagree: http://ark.intel.com/products/50067/Intel-Core-i7-2720QM-Processor-(6M-Cache-2_2 0-GHz)

     

    Check memory specs and DDR-3 speeds supported.

     

    No need to split hairs on "powerful RAM", we all know what he meant.

     

    Also: photo.JPG

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