Looking at vintage and obsolete products apple support as of 00. Is it worth installing 2 1tb ssd to speed it up or go with new mac mini and 2tb fd. 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. The mac mini stylized with a lowercase mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc.
The guy says it works without problem on mac mini mid 2011 but im not sure because the image says laptop memory. Hi, i have a mac mini mid 2011 with a 2,3 ghz intel core i5 and 4gb ram. I was looking for it and i just found this spanish. Testing conducted by apple in october 2018 using preproduction 3. In truth, apple did exceedingly little in terms of design changes with the mid 2011 mac mini, but given the relatively recent cosmetic overhaul, its not like we were genuinely expecting anything.
Quickly find which os x versions are compatible with your mac model and year. It improved on mac mini mid 2010 with the inclusion of the sandy bridge architecture, a thunderbolt highspeed interconnect port, and discrete graphics on the highend model. Starting with mavericks, the mini would eventually bog down after a number of days between restarts, and. The imac mid 2011 were also the first desktop macs to include the new highspeed thunderbolt io port. Its one of the cheapest and most effective upgrades you can do, it takes less than five minutes and requires no tools. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. A higher total amount than 16 gb ram wont work due to a limitation in the logic board.
Jul 25, 2011 in truth, apple did exceedingly little in terms of design changes with the mid 2011 mac mini, but given the relatively recent cosmetic overhaul, its not like we were genuinely expecting anything. Bring your 2011 mac mini up to 2018 specs with a 16gb ram upgrade. Bring your 2011 mac mini up to 2018 specs with a 16gb ram. Memory free delivery possible on eligible purchases. These upgrades are guaranteed compatible when you order from.
Atech for apple 16gb kit 2x 8gb pc310600 33mhz mac mini late 2011 mid 2010 mid 2011 mc816lla a47 mc936lla memory ram. Owc memory upgrades for 2011 mac mini unibody models. Do you know if it is possible to install 2 modules of 8 gb to have 16 gb of ram. Can install 16 gb ram 1600 mhz for mac mini mid 2011. Possible to upgrade ram to 16 gb for mac mini mid 2011. Buy timetec hynix ic 16gb kit2x8gb compatible for apple ddr3 33mhz pc310600 for earlylate 2011 1517 inch macbook pro, mid 2010 mid late 2011 21. These tabs lock the chip in place and releasing them will cause the chip to pop up. The mac mini mid 2011 supports up to 8gb ddr333 mhz of ram officially. Atech 16gb 2x8gb ram for apple macbook pro earlylate 2011 imac mid 2010 quadcore 27inch, mid 2011 21. Upgrading to the maximum of 16 gb two 8 gb modules is simple and provides unmatched performance.
These slots accept a standard pc310600 ddr3 204pin sodimms small. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided. Mar 27, 2015 i have purchased my mac mini end of 2011. Wrapping up we found the mid2011 mac mini, at least in 2. 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. Release the tabs on each side of the ram chip by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the chip. How to install memory ram in a 20112012 mac mini youtube. Memory ram mac mini mid 2011 4 8 16 4gb 8gb 16gb ddr3 33 33mhz pc3 10600 240 pin.
If your mac mini is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading will provide a dramatic performance boost at minimal cost. We guarantee that the ram we recommend for your mac mini will be 100% compatible. It remains apples last properly upgradeable mac mini, and even in 2019 can be a pretty handy little computer with the right bits inside. I know the official doc says the max is 8 gb ram, but there are articles on the internet which claim it. Whether or not you should install macos catalina onto an unsupported mac is another question entirely, as performance may not be up to par, and some things may not work as expected or at all, since features like sidecar are compatible with specific macs only, but if youre an advanced user who is interested in running macos 10. There is no way to break things if you turn it into the direction of the second dot to the left, counterclockwise. Mac mini models have different memory ram installation requirements. Older 2011 ram upgrade mac mini late 2012 thread starter johnr9z. Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini apple support. Mac mini mid 2011 ram replacement ifixit repair guide. 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.
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. I got a mac mini last year and now i want to update the ram memory. Computer memory solutions 16gb 2x8gb ram memory 4 apple mac mini 2. Technical specifications for the mac mini core i5 2. Apples 2011 updated mac mini picks up thunderbolt, sandybridge core i5 cpus, and looses the optical drive. Apple mac mini mc815lla july, 2011 for sale online ebay. Compared to its predecessor, the mid2011 mac mini offers a faster processor, architecture, ram, graphics, and improved wireless capabilities. Additional information date first available march 15, 2020. I know the official doc says the max is 8 gb ram, but there are articles on the internet which claim it is possible. Amazons choice for mac mini ram mid 2011 timetec hynix ic 16gb kit2x8gb compatible for apple ddr3 33mhz pc310600 for earlylate 2011 1517 inch macbook pro, mid 2010 mid late 2011 21. The ddr3 pc312800 is a 240pin desktop sodimm unit vs the 33 mhz ddr3pc310600. 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. Buy timetec hynix ic 16gb kit2x8gb compatible for apple ddr3 33mhz pc310600 for earlylate 2011 1517 inch macbook pro, mid 2010 midlate 2011 21. Ram needs to be of a higher quality to run stable at the low voltage.
Feb 29, 2020 the 2012 mac mini held a special place in many hearts thanks to how easy it was to upgrade. With the mac mini mid 2010, released in june 2010, apple gave its smallest mac an aesthetic overhaul, replacing the chunky, aluminumandwhiteplastic 2009 model with a. Upgrade ram up to 16 gb on mac mini mid 2011 ifixit meta. If youre quick, and you really want a mac mini with an optical drive, you might still find one on apples refurbished products site if youre willing to forgo a thunderbolt port and the discrete graphics performance. Does anyone has experience with upgrading a mac mini mid 2011 to 16 gb ram.
Should i buy ram memory ddr3 1066mhz for mac mini mid. If you need more space, the mac mini can be reconfigured. Actual maximum ram of all mac mini models macs by capability. Mac mini mid 2011 computers have two internal memory slots. The mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship. The machines from that time didnt have official 8gb ram stick. Got 8gb from amazon and installed the ram 2 minutes. Computer memory solutions 16gb 2x8gb memory ram 4 apple mac mini core i7 2. After the ram chip has popped up, pull it straight out of its socket. Upgrading to 32gb ram for mac mini server md389lla. This gives the over clocked more headroom in pushing the voltage. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram mac mini models.
The mac mini mid 2011 shipped in two configurations. Aug 07, 2019 learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer. It has two ram slots, meaning two ram modules in total will fit in. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac mini intel core i5 2. Upgrade your 2011 mac mini to 16gb of ram bring your 2011 mac mini up to 2018 specs with a 16gb ram upgrade.
Ram and ssd upgrades for apple mac mini upgradeable. New mac minis deliver serious performance macworld. Now and then i run heavy programs such as photoshop and after effects, but is not my regular job, i only do it for assignments from college, so maybe i do heavy tasks one or twice per month. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Mac mini features the apple t2 security chip secondgeneration custom mac silicon designed by apple to make mac mini even more secure. Sep 21, 2011 you can increase ram stability in an over clocked system by running it a higher voltage to a certain point. However, one can install 16gb ddr333 mhz of ram or ddr31600 mhz ram in both amounts. Learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer. Apple mac mini mid 2011 family macworld buying guides. The actual maximum ram for each apple mac mini with complete specs a click away. 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 you have, and the model identifier and emc number below are not. 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 the mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship without a display, keyboard, or mouse. Jul 21, 2011 apples 2011 updated mac mini picks up thunderbolt, sandybridge core i5 cpus, and looses the optical drive.
Older 2011 ram upgrade mac mini late 2012 macrumors forums. With the mac mini mid 2010, released in june 2010, apple gave its smallest mac an aesthetic overhaul, replacing the chunky, aluminumandwhiteplastic 2009 model with a sleek, aluminumunibody. Unlocking the full potential of the 2011 mac mini dac chip. Just upgraded my imac 21,5 mid 2011, from i5 2400s to i7 2600s, ram from 8gb to 16gb, hdd to ssd 480gb. The mac mini 2011 needs ram that matches the following specification. I currently have mid 2011 mac mini w16gb ram and factory 500g hdd. The guy is selling what you see on the picture and im worried if i get those memories my mac wont run ok. 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.
Compared to its predecessor, the mid 2011 mac mini offers a faster processor, architecture, ram, graphics, and improved wireless capabilities. The mac mini aluminum unibody case contains the intel dualcore i5 with a 3 mb shared level 3 cache for quick, smooth processing capabilities. Corsair 16gb 2 x 8gb 204pin ddr3 sodimm ddr3 33 pc3. Experience the true speed of your mac mini with owc memory upgrades from. The mac mini 2011 supports up to 16 gb ram 2 x 8 gb ram modules. Introduced in may 2011, the imac mid 2011 models improved on the previous imac mid 2010 line, adding quadcore processors across the line. How to upgrade the 2012 mac mini for use in 2020 imore. Apple mac mini desktop mc936lla july, 2011 for sale. Upgrade your apple mac mini up to 16gb of memory and add a 2nd drive for up to 4. Its dual standard drives can be swapped with a 750gb hard drive or a 256gb solid state drive. Performance question 8gb ram vs 16gb in mac mini mid2011. Upgrade your 2011 mac mini to 16gb of ram the diy life.
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