--- product_id: 17943602 title: "OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMMs Memory RAM Upgrade Compatible with iMac, Mac mini 2010, MacBook 2010, & MacBook Pro 13 2010 Models" brand: "owc" price: "VT29513" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Owc" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/17943602-owc-16gb-2-x-8gb-pc8500-ddr3-1066mhz-so-dimms store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 16GB DDR3 RAM boost Mac & PC compatible SO-DIMM 1066MHz high-speed performance OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMMs Memory RAM Upgrade Compatible with iMac, Mac mini 2010, MacBook 2010, & MacBook Pro 13 2010 Models **Brand:** owc **Price:** VT29513 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚡ Upgrade your vintage Mac to modern speed and power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMMs Memory RAM Upgrade Compatible with iMac, Mac mini 2010, MacBook 2010, & MacBook Pro 13 2010 Models by owc - **How much does it cost?** VT29513 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/17943602-owc-16gb-2-x-8gb-pc8500-ddr3-1066mhz-so-dimms) ## Best For - owc enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted owc brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Massive 16GB Upgrade:** Double your multitasking power with two 8GB modules designed for peak performance. - • **Blazing 1066MHz Speed:** Experience smooth, lag-free computing with DDR3 PC3-8500 memory running at 1066MHz. - • **Seamless Mac Compatibility:** Specifically engineered for 2010 MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models—future-proof your vintage tech. - • **Lifetime Warranty & Support:** Industry-leading replacement program plus free expert tech support keeps you worry-free. - • **Energy Efficient 1.5V Design:** Optimized low voltage operation means cooler, quieter, and longer-lasting performance. ## Overview The OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMM memory kit is a premium RAM upgrade tailored for 2010 MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini models. Delivering a substantial 16GB capacity at a fast 1066MHz speed, it ensures enhanced multitasking and system responsiveness. Designed with energy-efficient 1.5V DDR3 modules, this upgrade is backed by OWC’s lifetime warranty and free tech support, making it the ultimate choice to breathe new life into your classic Mac hardware. ## Description Product description OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 Non ECC 1066 MHz 204 pin SO-DIMM Memory Module For MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac mini, and iMac At OWC, we want your Mac to perform faster and last longer. That’s why we engineer memory specifically tested and optimized for Mac. There’s OWC memory for nearly every upgradeable Mac, from the PowerMac G4 to the latest 2017 iMacs. Plus we make it easy to upgrade by yourself with step-by-step install videos, and included toolkits. It’s the easiest way to improve your Mac’s performance. OWC memory is specifically engineered for compatibility with your Mac. We start with the highest-quality components, and then create memory to the exacting speed, capacity, and programming specifications of nearly every upgradeable Apple computer. The result is JEDEC-compliant memory that’s a perfect fit for a faster Mac. OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 Non ECC 1066 MHz 204 pin SO-DIMM Memory Module For MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac mini, and iMac ​Product Specs Technology: DDR3 SDRAM Density: 2GB (2048MB) RoHS: Yes Comp. Count: 16 Depth: 256Mb Width: x64 Pin Count: 204-pin Op. Temp.: 0C to +85C Data Rate: DDR3-1066 Speed: PC3-8500 CL: CL = 7 Cycle Time: 1.875ns Voltage: 1.5V Comp. Config: 128 Meg x 8 ECC: Non ECC Module Ranks: Dual Rank Register: Non Parity Low Noise 8-Layer PCB Meets and/or Exceeds Apple/Intel Specifications 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 Non ECC 1066 MHz 204 pin SO-DIMM Memory Module For MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac mini, and iMac Note: Apple OS 10.7.5 or Later REQUIRED for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memory. Compatible with: MacBook (Mid 2010) Model ID: MacBook7,1 (2.4GHz) MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010) Model ID: MacBookPro7,1 (2.4GHz, 2.66GHz) Mac mini (Mid 2010) Model ID: Macmini4,1 (2.4GHz, 2.66GHz) Mac mini (Mid 2010 Server) Model ID: Macmini4,1 (2.66GHz) iMac (27-inch Late 2009) Model ID: iMac11,1 (2.66GHz i5, 2.8GHz i7) PC Laptops : Compatible with Intel / AMD Process based PCs capable with the specifications listed above. Memory complies with JEDEC Specifications, document JESD79-3B. OWC memory is hand-checked and tested for quality at each step in the manufacturing process. But it doesn’t stop there. We own and maintain state-of-the-art facilities that feature nearly every Mac manufactured over the past two decades. That’s because we don’t just relentlessly test for quality and reliability. We test in actual machines to make sure OWC memory is optimized to deliver a lifetime of superior performance in your Mac. It’s the OWC Difference. We’re laser-focused on helping you get the absolute most from your Mac. So we test the true memory limit of each Apple computer. We found that most Macs support more memory than the official factory maximum. With OWC memory, you can truly max out your Mac with up to double the factory-supported limit. TAP INTO YOUR DIY SPIRIT Adding OWC memory to your Mac is one of the best things you can do to extend the life, and accelerate the performance of your computer. It’s also an upgrade you can easily install yourself. Our library of installation videos guide you through each step in the process. Review: As described. - I used these to upgrade one of my mid 2010 Macbook Pro's. They are easy to install, fit and work well. good value, memory and performance is as expected. Been running them for a few months with no problems. And I bought them before AI killed the ram market. so I expect I can sell the old 2 GB DDR3 sticks I salvaged for the price of a small house and retire. Review: The shipping was fast and the memory look so good in hand - I was nervous because this is my first time buying and installing memory on a iMac computer. I have a 2009 late iMac which comes with only 4gb of ram. I mostly use the computer for video editing in final cut pro, I use Lightroom, and adobe Photoshop. I was all was having crashes and my computer would freeze up while doing these programs. When editing my videos would be so darn sluggish in final cut pro to wear I wanted to just hang myself with a thread of yarn. The shipping was fast and the memory look so good in hand. I exchanged it with no problem. The computer booted up as normal but a tad bit faster. Once it came to the main screen it didn't take forever for programs to pull up which was amazing. I opened up Final Cut Pro and It's was quick. Not lighten fast but it was quick. I started editing some footage and mannnnnn!!! That joint was working way faster than before. My videos weren't skipping like before and my playbacks and imports were smooth. I've seen a big difference in my speed performance. If you need a boost..this memory will restore the walking dead. I do still have issues every now and then which isn't all the ram but the ram is solid and you should get it now if you need that boost. ## Features - OWC 16.0GB UPGRADE: Consists of Two 8GB DDR3 1066MHz PC3-8500 CL7 SO-DIMMs 1.5V 204-pin Memory Module Compatible with Mac and PC - Compatible with 2010 MacBook Pro Models: 13-inch MacBook Pro (Model ID: MacBookPro7,1) AND mid 2010 MacBook Note: OS 10.7.5 or Later REQUIRED for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memory - Compatible with 2009 iMac Models: iMac 27-inch Late 2009 (iMac11,1) . Note: OS 10.7.5 or Later REQUIRED for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memory - Compatible with 2010 Mac mini Models: Mid 2010 Mac mini (Model ID: Macmini4,1), Mid 2010 Server Mac mini (Model ID: Macmini4,1) Note: OS 10.7.5 or Later REQUIRED for utilization of more than 8GB of total system memory - COMPATIBLE PART NUMBERS: CT8G3S1339M, M471B1G73CB0-YF8, M471B1G73CB0-CF8, HMT41GS6BFR8C-G7 - INDUSTRY LEADING: Consumer Friendly Advanced Replacement Program and Limited Lifetime Warranty, which Includes Free Tech Support by Other World Computing ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00BKVQFCU | | Additional Features | Lightweight | | Best Sellers Rank | #838 in Computer Memory | | Brand | OWC | | Column Address Strobe Latency | CL7 | | Compatible Devices | MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini | | Computer Memory Size | 16 GB | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,485 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 1066 MHz | | Form Factor | 204-Pin | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00794504768428 | | Item Weight | 32 Grams | | Manufacturer | Other World Computing | | Memory Form Factor | SODIMM | | Memory Generation | DDR3 | | Memory Speed | 533 MHz | | Mfr Part Number | OWC8566DDR3S16P | | Model Name | ddr3 | | Model Number | OWC8566DDR3S16P | | Number of Pins | 204 | | RAM Memory Technology | DDR3 | | RAM Size | 16 GB | | Special Feature | Lightweight | | UPC | 794504768428 | | Unit Count | 2.0 Count | | Voltage | 1.5 Volts | | Warranty Description | Lifetime OWC Limited Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** OWC - **Compatible Devices:** MacBook, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac mini - **Computer Memory Size:** 16 GB - **Memory Speed:** 533 MHz - **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR3 ## Images ![OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMMs Memory RAM Upgrade Compatible with iMac, Mac mini 2010, MacBook 2010, & MacBook Pro 13 2010 Models - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71T-+p8sfBL.jpg) ![OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMMs Memory RAM Upgrade Compatible with iMac, Mac mini 2010, MacBook 2010, & MacBook Pro 13 2010 Models - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71mjsiU4ktL.jpg) ![OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMMs Memory RAM Upgrade Compatible with iMac, Mac mini 2010, MacBook 2010, & MacBook Pro 13 2010 Models - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61etzKoEdlS.jpg) ![OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMMs Memory RAM Upgrade Compatible with iMac, Mac mini 2010, MacBook 2010, & MacBook Pro 13 2010 Models - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YtkkySwkL.jpg) ![OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 1066MHz SO-DIMMs Memory RAM Upgrade Compatible with iMac, Mac mini 2010, MacBook 2010, & MacBook Pro 13 2010 Models - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71PY1ofDuQL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: I'm upgrading the memory for macmini late 2009. i was told that my mac mini will only take 4gb of memory maxed combined from both slots. is this true?** A: Don't know about the Mac mini but I have a late 2008 Aluminum MacBook that was designed for 4GB but due to a firmware upgrade that Apple put out, I was able to upgrade my mac to 8GB. I'm really pleased with the resultant speed upgrade. The other thing that greatly helped my speed was taking out the onboard CD player and instead installing 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD) using an adapter bought off Amazon. **Q: Will 16gb(8+8) support with macbook pro mid 2010 2.66ghz core 2 duo 13 inch?** A: Hi Parmesh, thanks for reaching out. I understand it may be a bit late, however I wanted to ensure the right info is out there. The 2010 Macbook Pro line, as a rule, only will support up to 8 GB of RAM. While this upgrade might not be a great fit, you'll still be able to upgrade the computer to 8GB (2x4GB modules) if you wish, still 1066MHz RAM. If you have more detailed questions feel free to get in touch with our expert support team at owcdigital.com/supportHope this helps, have a great day! **Q: Is this comparable with mid 2010 Mac mini** A: Hi Christine, Yes this RAM is definitely compatible with a 2010 Mac Mini. If you have any other questions feel free to reach out to our support team at owcdigital.com/support **Q: Will this work with macbook pro late 2008 (mb470ll/a)?** A: Hello meshsoc,Your 2008 MacBook Pro (mb470ll/a) will be compatible with this RAM. If you have any questions, please email support@newergalaxy.com. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As described. *by J***B on January 19, 2026* I used these to upgrade one of my mid 2010 Macbook Pro's. They are easy to install, fit and work well. good value, memory and performance is as expected. Been running them for a few months with no problems. And I bought them before AI killed the ram market. so I expect I can sell the old 2 GB DDR3 sticks I salvaged for the price of a small house and retire. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The shipping was fast and the memory look so good in hand *by M***R on December 21, 2016* I was nervous because this is my first time buying and installing memory on a iMac computer. I have a 2009 late iMac which comes with only 4gb of ram. I mostly use the computer for video editing in final cut pro, I use Lightroom, and adobe Photoshop. I was all was having crashes and my computer would freeze up while doing these programs. When editing my videos would be so darn sluggish in final cut pro to wear I wanted to just hang myself with a thread of yarn. The shipping was fast and the memory look so good in hand. I exchanged it with no problem. The computer booted up as normal but a tad bit faster. Once it came to the main screen it didn't take forever for programs to pull up which was amazing. I opened up Final Cut Pro and It's was quick. Not lighten fast but it was quick. I started editing some footage and mannnnnn!!! That joint was working way faster than before. My videos weren't skipping like before and my playbacks and imports were smooth. I've seen a big difference in my speed performance. If you need a boost..this memory will restore the walking dead. I do still have issues every now and then which isn't all the ram but the ram is solid and you should get it now if you need that boost. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I didn't know what I was missing... *by M***L on July 13, 2019* I'd been having random crashes until my machine finally just stopped working. The issue? A bad RAM module. More-so, it finally stopped working when the second RAM module died. With a project deadline looming, I didn't have the time to get a whole new machine set up, leaving me with 1 choice: repair. My machine started with 4G - not nearly enough for software development let alone much else (yay memory leak!). The modules that failed were an upgrade to 8G b/c at the time my machine (mainly due to OS) didn't support more (I know, I found out the hard way first...). I was so happy to find this listed as supported by my specific Mac, that I did a good bit of research to validate the claim, and took the plunge. I didn't know what I was missing... these RAM modules make my machine run like new again! 16G in a late-2009 Macbook and it FLIES!!! No more lag, programs open quick, sleep is near instantaneous, and starting Web Servers or larger development applications happen in a fraction of the time than they used to! Do your research, verify support with Apple using your *serial number*, not just model, and search other sites with that data to ensure compatibility. I hope you find your machine is supported and get the same elation from performance as I have. ## Frequently Bought Together - OWC 16GB (2 x 8GB) PC8500 DDR3 Non ECC 1066 MHz 204 pin SO-DIMM Memory Module (OWC8566DDR3S16P), for 2010 MacBook Pro, MacBook, Mac Mini, and 2009 iMac - Crucial CT500MX500SSD1 MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - Metal 2.5 Inch --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/17943602-owc-16gb-2-x-8gb-pc8500-ddr3-1066mhz-so-dimms](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/17943602-owc-16gb-2-x-8gb-pc8500-ddr3-1066mhz-so-dimms) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*