Help buying new RAM for my MBP

Hi there guys!
I have this mid 2010 mpb 15", osx lion, and I think it's getting slower everyday.
Now I decided to switch the RAMS an Im looking forward to leave it with 8gb, as that slow boot is driving me crazy, especially and Ive already tried all the cleaning stuff.
So, do I have to use the slower RAM suggested by apple (PC3-8500 DDR3 1066 MHz type RAM) or I could go on an install this one (PC3-12800 DDR3 1600 MHz type RAM), which is the default for the newer 2012 mpbs?

I agree with ComputerFixer. Use the correct spec RAM for your machine, otherwise there is a very good chance it will not boot.
Maximum Memory
8.0 GB
Memory Slots
2 - 204-pin PC3-8500 (1066 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

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