There were three mac mini models released in 2011 with model identifiers macmini5,1 to macmini5,3. An apple mac mini memory upgrade includes 2gb, 4gb, 8gb and 16gb dimms for mac mini model ids 3. The mac mini mid 2011 supports up to 8gb ddr333 mhz of ram officially. Apple mac mini mc815lla july, 2011 for sale online ebay. Dms sells only 100% compatible apple memory upgrades for your application your apple mac mini mc815lla needs dms certified ddr3 33 pc310600 204 pin sodimms. Nov 21, 2012 experience the true speed of your mac mini with owc memory upgrades from. Memory ram mac mini mid 2011 4 8 16 4gb 8gb 16gb ddr3 33 33mhz pc3 10600 240 pin.
Upgrade your 2011 mac mini to 16gb of ram the diy life. Aug 14, 2018 bring your 2011 mac mini up to 2018 specs with a 16gb ram upgrade. Clearly it has 2mb, and i believe it was ordered that way from apple, but the question is, is that memory. It currently has 4 gb of ram which i want to upgrade to 16 gb. Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini apple support. Upgrading to the maximum of 16 gb two 8 gb modules is simple and provides unmatched performance. Compatible with mac mini mid 2011 a47 mc815lla mc816lla mc936lla a47 picture for advertisement only actual items manufactor or batch number may vary full tested. Memory upgrade kit for 2011 macbook pro, mid 2010 2011 21. Memory apple mac memory mac mini upgrades for 2011. Amazons choice for mac mini memory mid 2011 timetec hynix ic 16gb kit2x8gb compatible for apple ddr3 33mhz pc310600 for earlylate 2011 1517 inch macbook pro, mid 2010 midlate 2011 21. Feb 29, 2020 the 2012 mac mini held a special place in many hearts thanks to how easy it was to upgrade.
Amazons choice for 2011 mac mini memory crucial 16gb kit 8gbx2 ddr3ddr3l 1600 mts pc312800 sodimm 204pin memory for mac ct2k8g3s160bm 4. If your mac has slowed down its possible that your ram is being used to the max. It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro. If your mac mini is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading will provide a dramatic performance boost at minimal cost. Its one of the cheapest and most effective upgrades you can do. Upgrading to the maximum of 16 gb two 8 gb modules is. Its one of the cheapest and most effective upgrades you can do, it takes less than five minutes and requires no tools. The guy is selling what you see on the picture and im worried if i get those memories my mac wont run ok. How to upgrade the 2012 mac mini for use in 2020 imore. Disconnect the power cord and all other cables from your mac mini. Corsair 16gb 2 x 8gb ddr3 33 pc3 10600 memory for apple. Mac mini mid 2011 ram replacement ifixit repair guide. You cant use 2011 memory in a 2012 but can the other way around except for 8 gb in a 2011.
Corsairs mac memory kits are tested at apple developer compatibility labs and work with most macbook pro, imac, and mac mini systems shipped in 2011. Sd memory card, sdhc memory card, sdxc memory card. Heck, it may even seem somewhat vanilla at this point. To minimize the possibility of damage to the computer components due to static discharge, its important to wear an antistatic wrist strap while you work with your computers memory. Officially, this model supports 8 gb of ram, but as.
Officially, this model supports 8 gb of ram, but as first discovered by owc, it actually is capable of supporting 16 gb of ram using two 8 gb modules. Mac mini features the apple t2 security chip secondgeneration custom mac silicon designed by apple to make mac mini even more secure. Samsung ram memory upgrade ddr3 pc3 12800, 1600mhz, 204 pin, sodimm for 2012 apple macbook pros, 2012 imacs, and 2011 2012 mac mini s 16gb kit 2 x 8gb 4. Does anyone has experience with upgrading a mac mini mid 2011 to 16 gb ram. The t2 security chip consolidates several controllers into. The apple store currently only lets you put 8gb in these mac mini. Reconnect the power cord and any other cables you disconnected. With 2 sockets, you can add 2 dm50 2291 8gb modules for a maximum of 16gb. The memory spec for my mac says it needs pc310600 ddr3. Here well walk you through breathing new life into your old mac.
Mac mini models have different memory ram installation requirements. I know that officially with these versions, only 8 gb is supported, but ive read from owc announces industrys first 16 gb ram upgrade for latest apple mac mini models that you can actually upgrade to 16 gb ive found this memory. I have a 2011 mac mini with kingston plug n play and. Mac mini mid 2011 computers have two internal memory slots. How to test for bad or faulty ram on a mac macworld uk. After you install the memory, confirm that your mac mini sees the new memory. Actual maximum ram of all mac mini models macs by capability. It remains apples last properly upgradeable mac mini, and even in 2019 can be a pretty handy little computer with the right bits inside. On a mac mini thats a few years old no access panel, is there any way to tell how many sticks of memory are in it. These slots accept standard pc312800 ddr3 204pin sodimms small outline dimm with the following specifications. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram mac mini models. Owc memory upgrades for 2011 mac mini unibody models. Mac mini late 2012 memory upgrade apple 2012 mac mini. The actual maximum ram for each apple mac mini with complete specs a click away.
I was looking for it and i just found this spanish. These slots accept a standard pc310600 ddr3 204pin sodimms small. I still use the macbook pro for mobile use and setup the 2011 mac mini at work instead. Mac mini late 2012 and mac mini server late 2012 computers have two internal memory slots. Perfect solution to a mac that was dragging terribly, could barely open a photo in less than 10minutes. Heres how to free up memory on a mac or how to free up ram, including ways to reduce mac ram usage without. Memory apple mac memory mac mini upgrades for 2011 mac. The result is jedeccompliant memory thats a perfect fit for a faster mac. I got a mac mini last year and now i want to update the ram memory. Never operate your mac mini without the cover in place. Upgrade any 2011 imac, macbook pro, or mac mini for more memory, and save money by trading in the original memory chips. Experience the true speed of your mac mini with owc memory upgrades from.
For those familiar with last years mac mini, what youre peering at above isnt likely to strike you as jarring. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac mini intel core i5 2. Upgrade your apple mac mini up to 16gb of memory and add a 2nd drive for up to 4. The t2 security chip consolidates several controllers into one, and includes a secure enclave coprocessor that provides the foundation for encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities. Aug 07, 2019 learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer. However, one can install 16gb ddr333 mhz of ram or ddr31600 mhz ram in both amounts. View full apple mac mini summer 2011 specs on cnet. We start with the highestquality components, and then create memory to the exacting speed, capacity, and programming specifications of nearly every upgradeable apple computer. Ddr3 or ddr3l ram upgrade in a mac mini apple community. Wait for the tests to complete, and your mac will tell you about any problems with the memory. Lay your mac mini upside down on a soft cloth or towel, and then rotate the bottom cover. Samsung ram memory 8gb kit 2 x 4gb ddr3 pc312800,1600mhz for 2012 apple macbook pros, imacs and 2011 2012 mac mini s 4. I currently have mid 2011 mac mini w16gb ram and factory 500g hdd.
Each model takes 33mhz ddr3 pc310600 sdram and has two memory slots. Whats the maximum amount of ram supported by the 2011. Bought this to replace a 2011 mac mini and im glad i waited. Thirdparty ram checks for further confirmation, you can turn to thirdparty ram checkers. Memory for apple mac mini late 2012 computer, upgrade mac mini late 2012 memory with 100% compatible 2012 apple ram modules from. Find up to 16gb ram memory and 2tb ssd storage for your mac mini. Additional information date first available march 15, 2020. In particular, the kit is crucial part number ct2cp51264bc1067. Bring your 2011 mac mini up to 2018 specs with a 16gb ram upgrade. How to install memory ram in a 20112012 mac mini youtube. How much ram should i put in my mac mini apple community.
Apple mac mini intel core i5 8gb memory 256gb solidstate. Before shipping total capacity 4gb 1x4gb 8gb 2x4gb form factor 204 sodimm laptop memory type pc310600 ddr3 33mhz 204pin sodimm memory. Our stepbystep installation videos guide you through upgrading your mac, iphone, ipad or ipod. The actual maximum ram of each mac mini is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a mac mini in order to determine its ram capacity, and more if you are not sure which mac mini.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The actual maximum ram of each mac mini is listed below along with its compatible ram type, default amount of ram preinstalled, common identifiers suitable to identify a mac mini in order to determine its ram capacity, and more. Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini 2012, 2011, 2010 turn off your mac mini. Jul 25, 2011 for those familiar with last years mac mini, what youre peering at above isnt likely to strike you as jarring.
This ram works in the 2011 macbook pro and 2011 mac mini series with core i5 and core i7 cpus, but the easiest way to doublecheck compatibility is to go to about this mac and look next to memory for a mhz speed, you are looking for 33mhz. Owc memory is specifically engineered for compatibility with your mac. The recommendation is to keep 20% of your drive space. New mac minis deliver serious performance macworld. Oct 24, 2011 sandy bridge cpus support up to 32gb ram, but as the mac mini and apple notebooks only have two available ram slots for notebook memory modules, and 8gb modules in that size have only come to existence in this year and are still expensive, apple doesnt offer them for their macs yet, though with their ram margin, that would be a mac pro i guess. Shop ssd specifically for your imac experience the true speed of your mac. Send us your old memory when you upgrade and well give you a rebate. The 2012 mac mini held a special place in many hearts thanks to how easy it was to upgrade. The ddr3 pc312800 is a 240pin desktop sodimm unit vs the 33 mhz ddr3pc310600.
The 2011 2012 mac mini has 2 memory slots which can handle up to 16gb of memory. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple mac mini upgradeable. Should i buy ram memory ddr3 1066mhz for mac mini mid 2011. If you are running out of ram your mac s drive can be used as virtual memory so free up some storage space if you are running out of ram. The guy says it works without problem on mac mini mid 2011 but im not sure because the image says laptop memory. I think a corsair will also run at 1600 in a 2011 mac mini. The mac mini stylized with a lowercase mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc.
Includes memory info, motherboard ram, ram slots, identifiers and more. I know the official doc says the max is 8 gb ram, but there are articles on the internet which claim it is possible. These upgrades are guaranteed compatible when you order from. The easiest way is to try only one dimm memory module, first in the lower slot, then in the upper slot. The mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship. But mac minis sold from 2010 to 20 can be upgraded to. Apple mac memory upgrade mac mini new mac mini 2011. Finally does does anyone have any further pointers to help improve the performance of the mac mini. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac mini mid 2011 free us delivery. Can install 16 gb ram 1600 mhz for mac mini mid 2011. Is it worth installing 2 1tb ssd to speed it up or go with new mac mini and 2tb fd.
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