RAM Voltage

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RAM Voltage

I recently asked in a post in this same Discussions area, about the original voltage of the RAM found in a MacBook Pro Mid 2012 (Model: 9,2) Running ML 10.8.4, and they told me thatt the voltage of the RAM which came from apple inside my MacBook Pro was of 1.35 V, I kept researching and I saw that others said that it was 1.5 V, I want to know which is the one which comes with the already installed RAM from the store.

PD: 4GB RAM, Intel Core i5 2.5GHz, 512GB HDD, etc.

I don't want to know if both work, I want to know which is the official one.

Thanks.

Later.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Jul 10, 2013 4:04 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Jul 10, 2013 4:09 PM in response to EduardoLG

It is 1.35 volts. However, some modules spec'd at 1.5 volts will run at 1.35 volts. You can find suitable products at OWC or DataMem. Other users seem to have success with Crucial memory.

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EduardoLG Author

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Jul 10, 2013 4:11 PM in response to Kappy

So I dont make any spam, another question, will mark as Helped me 😉, If I was thinking in buying the Corsair Vengeance DDR3 Memory, which actually are 1.5 Volts, I've seen many people of YouTube, used this RAM, but here they told me it would damage my MacBook Pro, as time passed.

After this I decided to go after the Corsair Mac Memory DDR3 1600MHz, which I find more comforting of buying, but don't you think they're selling the name rather?

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Kappy

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Jul 10, 2013 4:16 PM in response to EduardoLG

My recommendation is to stay away from Corsair modules. I don't know if they cause any damage, but many users have not had success using them.

In general I can tell you that neither the brand nor price of RAM is much important. Stick to using reliable vendors who provide a flexible return policy. There is nothing wrong with shopping for price. I have never used Corsair memory in Macs, but if you search these forums I think you'll find many adverse comments about using them in Macs.

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