MacBook Pro 16GB RAM 1600Mhz

Please see my reply in your other post in which you, essentially, ask the same question.

Clinton

Mac's are very picky abour RAM, and you should only use RAM spec'd specifically for your Mac. Unfortunately, that is not the correct RAM for your computer. You need to return it & purchase:

1333MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM PC10600 204 Pin

Even if it did work...and there is a good chance it won't...you won't get the benefit of the faster RAM anyway. Return it & purchase the proper RAM for your computer.

It's your computer, do what you want. You know the facts now. The odds are far greater it won't work or at best work sporadically.

Good luck.

Just because it works, how do you know that it will work as well as the correct RAM?

Some people have done this but offer no proof how well the RAM actually performs. Until some controlled benchtests are performed by a knowlwdgeable laboratory, this issue is at best wishful thinking on part of those who believe that some advantage will be gained by installing higher frequency RAM than specified.

Ciao.

As has been pointed out, it's your Mac. Do what you want.

If you're looking for confirmation from us (and we're all other users, not Apple employees) you're unlikely to get it.

I do wonder why you posted at all if you're so sure it will work?

Thomas Lentati wrote:

Hey your probably just a guy that only listens to Apple, but I've posted 2 posts on the MacRumors website, one of the most reliable websites out there and they all say it will work.

MacRumors is accurately named, Rumors

There is no guarantee the Mac will even boot with it.

There are 2 different voltage for DDR3 now on Macbooks.

DDR3 (L) for 2012 Macbooks 1600MHz 1.3 - 1.35 Volts.

DDR3 for 2011 Macbooks 1333Mhz 1.5 Volts.

If you've purchased the 1600MHz 1.3 - 1.35Volts and are using it in your 2011 Macbook, the chances of it working are close to none.

If however, you bought the 1.5 volt version of the 1600MHz, it might or might not work with your Macbook, some people might have had success on using them in their Macbook. But that doesn't mean that it would work with your Macbook. Unless you bought the same brand and model as the others who had them working in theirs.

In any event, why not just return it and get the right one? Most resellers might not accept returns but I'm sure they'll do an exchange since you'be got the wrong RAM.

NOTE: If you purchased the 1.3 - 1.35 volt version, I suggest you don't try it in your MB. You might not only damage the RAM due to the higher voltage your MB puts out (1.5), you might even damage your MB. It might not likely happen but why take a chance.

Check your RAM modules and see what voltage it is. If it's 1.5 volts then go ahead and try, otherwise, just return and exchange them.

Good luck.

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