OWC OWC8566DDR3S8GP
This dual-channel 8GB kit (2x4GB) of PC3-8500 DDR3 1066MHz memory directly targets the specific limitations of aging Macs, providing a straightforward path to improved multitasking. Its precise compatibility with over a dozen 2008–2010 MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models eliminates guesswork for users upgrading obsolete 2GB or 4GB configurations. This kit is best for owners of these specific legacy Macs who need to extend their machine's usable life for basic productivity and web browsing without investing in a new computer.
Capacity 8GB
Kit 2 x 4GB
Memory DDR3
Speed 1066 MT/s
CAS Latency CL7
Form Factor SODIMM
26 Overall Score
Price £62
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong latency (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average speed (5th percentile)
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Memory
| Type | DDR3 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | 8192 |
| Modules | 2 |
| Per Module | 4096 |
| Pins | 260 |
Performance
| Speed | 1066 |
| CAS Latency | 7 |
| Voltage | 1.5 |
Class
| ECC | No |
| Registered | No |
Features
| RGB | No |
| Heat Spreader | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | OWC OWC8566DDR3S8GP | Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 | Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 | G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3200C16D-16GTZR | Corsair VENGEANCE LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 | Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 16GB | 32GB | 16GB | 16GB | 64GB |
| Kit | 2 x 4GB | 1 x 16GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 8GB | 2 x 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Speed Mts | 1066 | 6000 | 3600 | 3200 | 3200 | 3200 |
| Cas Latency | CL7 | CL36 | CL18 | CL16 | CL16 | CL22 |
| Form Factor | SODIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM | UDIMM |
| Ecc | false | false | false | false | false | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Speed | Feature | Latency | Capacity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OWC OWC8566DDR3S8GP | 5 | 44.4 | 69.5 | 22.5 | 7.5 |
| Kingston Fury Beast KF560C36BBE2A-16 Compare | 87.4 | 65.6 | 74.9 | 45.2 | 77.6 |
| Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z TLZGD432G3600HC18JDC01 Compare | 63.3 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 71 | 87.7 |
| G.Skill TridentZ RGB Series F4-3200C16D-16GTZR Compare | 53.4 | 87.1 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 93.4 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE LPX CMK16GX4M2E3200C16 Compare | 53.4 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 45.2 | 98.2 |
| Crucial CT2K32G4DFD832A Compare | 53.4 | 64.1 | 57.5 | 89.9 | 72.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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