#698 in Computer memories
Reddit mentions of OWC 8GB (2x4GB) PC3-12800 DDR3L 1600MHz SO-DIMM 204 Pin CL11 Memory Upgrade Kit for iMac, Mac Mini, and MacBook Pro, (OWC1600DDR3S08S)
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of OWC 8GB (2x4GB) PC3-12800 DDR3L 1600MHz SO-DIMM 204 Pin CL11 Memory Upgrade Kit for iMac, Mac Mini, and MacBook Pro, (OWC1600DDR3S08S). Here are the top ones.
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- OWC 8GB (2 x 4GB) PC12800 DDR3L 1600MHz SO-DIMMs Memory Compatible With 2011-2015 iMac, 2011-12 Mac mini, and 2011-2012 MacBook Pro (non-Retina display) models
- Capacity - 8GB (2 x 4GB)
- Compatible with Specific 2011-2015 iMac, 2011-12 Mac mini, and 2011-2012 MacBook Pro (non-Retina display) models- Models listed below
- NOT COMPATIBLE with… 2012,2013,2014 MacBook Pro 13-inch and 15-inch Retina Display
- OWC Memory Lifetime Limited Warranty including the OWC Lifetime Advanced Replacement Program
Features:
Specs:
| Color | 2 x 4GB |
| Height | 5 Inches |
| Length | 7.1 Inches |
| Number of items | 2 |
| Size | 8GB |
| Weight | 0.09 Pounds |
| Width | 0.4 Inches |
"Most economical" is almost certainly to keep what you have. If you can get the keyboard repaired and a new SSD installed for "a couple hundred dollars" (200 USD?), plus 65 USD for 8GB of RAM, that's not very much money at all to get a very decent machine working well.
Obviously the newer models are faster. If you've been itching to upgrade this might be a good time. You could probably sell your current busted one for 200-300 USD on ebay, or repair it and sell it fully functional for 400-600 USD (depending on exact condition, model, etc).
Processors haven't changed THAT much from year to year. The biggest benefits from going to a 2015 would be much better screen, newer battery, SSD and RAM are already upgraded, newer ports, etc.