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
No current retailer price
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 KF564C32BWEAK2-64 | G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG | Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 | Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B | KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8GB | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB | 32GB | 64GB |
| Kit | 2 x 4GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 32GB | 2 x 16GB | 2 x 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Speed Mts | 1066 | 6400 | 6000 | 6400 | 6400 | 6000 |
| Cas Latency | CL7 | CL32 | CL26 | CL32 | CL32 | CL30 |
| 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 KF564C32BWEAK2-64 Compare | 94.7 | 87 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 93.4 |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Royal Series F5-6000J2636H32GX2-TR5NG Compare | 87.4 | 87 | 99.1 | 89.9 | 78.1 |
| Corsair VENGEANCE RGB CMH64GX5M2Y6400C32 Compare | 94.7 | 87 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 98.2 |
| Crucial Pro Overclocking CP2K16G64C32U5B Compare | 94.7 | 72.9 | 87.5 | 71 | 87.7 |
| KLEVV CRAS V RGB KD5BGUA80-60A300J Compare | 87.4 | 87 | 87.5 | 89.9 | 87.7 |
Usage Scores
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