I know the official doc says the max is 8 gb ram, but there are articles on the internet which claim it is possible. Can install 16 gb ram 1600 mhz for mac mini mid 2011. Compared to its predecessor, the mid2011 mac mini offers a faster processor, architecture, ram, graphics, and improved wireless capabilities. Starting with mavericks, the mini would eventually bog down after a number of days between restarts, and. The guy is selling what you see on the picture and im worried if i get those memories my mac wont run ok. New mac minis deliver serious performance macworld. 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. Owc memory upgrades for 2011 mac mini unibody models. After the ram chip has popped up, pull it straight out of its socket. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac mini intel core i5 2. Feb 29, 2020 the 2012 mac mini held a special place in many hearts thanks to how easy it was to upgrade. Sep 21, 2011 you can increase ram stability in an over clocked system by running it a higher voltage to a certain point. I got a mac mini last year and now i want to update the ram memory. These upgrades are guaranteed compatible when you order from.
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. I know the official doc says the max is 8 gb ram, but there are articles on the internet which claim it. Possible to upgrade ram to 16 gb for mac mini mid 2011. 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. Wrapping up we found the mid2011 mac mini, at least in 2. Buy timetec hynix ic 16gb kit2x8gb compatible for apple ddr3 33mhz pc310600 for earlylate 2011 1517 inch macbook pro, mid 2010 midlate 2011 21. Technical specifications for the mac mini core i5 2. Hi, i have a mac mini mid 2011 with a 2,3 ghz intel core i5 and 4gb ram. Looking at vintage and obsolete products apple support as of 00. Upgrading to 32gb ram for mac mini server md389lla. Should i buy ram memory ddr3 1066mhz for mac mini mid. The machines from that time didnt have official 8gb ram stick.
Is it worth installing 2 1tb ssd to speed it up or go with new mac mini and 2tb fd. Upgrade ram up to 16 gb on mac mini mid 2011 ifixit meta. Its one of the cheapest and most effective upgrades you can do, it takes less than five minutes and requires no tools. 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. The imac mid 2011 were also the first desktop macs to include the new highspeed thunderbolt io port. Jul 21, 2011 apples 2011 updated mac mini picks up thunderbolt, sandybridge core i5 cpus, and looses the optical drive. 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. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided.
Bring your 2011 mac mini up to 2018 specs with a 16gb ram upgrade. Actual maximum ram of all mac mini models macs by capability. 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 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 mac mini aluminum unibody case contains the intel dualcore i5 with a 3 mb shared level 3 cache for quick, smooth processing capabilities. The mac mini mid 2011 supports up to 8gb ddr333 mhz of ram officially.
Computer memory solutions 16gb 2x8gb memory ram 4 apple mac mini core i7 2. 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. 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. Find up to 16gb ram memory and 2tb ssd storage for your mac mini. How to upgrade the 2012 mac mini for use in 2020 imore. Thats doubly unfortunate, since the mini can actually. Memory ram mac mini mid 2011 4 8 16 4gb 8gb 16gb ddr3 33 33mhz pc3 10600 240 pin. Learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer.
Apple mac mini mid 2011 family macworld buying guides. Call us on 0 943 454 and we will solve your mac mini ram problems. 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. I was looking for it and i just found this spanish. It has two ram slots, meaning two ram modules in total will fit in. Memory free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Dates sold, processor type, memory info, hard drive details, price and more. Upgrade your apple mac mini up to 16gb of memory and add a 2nd drive for up to 4. We guarantee that the ram we recommend for your mac mini will be 100% compatible. Experience the true speed of your mac mini with owc memory upgrades from. Ram needs to be of a higher quality to run stable at the low voltage.
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. Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini apple support. If you need more space, the mac mini can be reconfigured. Mac mini models have different memory ram installation requirements. Unlocking the full potential of the 2011 mac mini dac chip.
Upgrading to the maximum of 16 gb two 8 gb modules is simple and provides unmatched performance. Atech 16gb 2x8gb ram for apple macbook pro earlylate 2011 imac mid 2010 quadcore 27inch, mid 2011 21. The actual maximum ram for each apple mac mini with complete specs a click away. Do you know if it is possible to install 2 modules of 8 gb to have 16 gb of ram. Computer memory solutions 16gb 2x8gb ram memory 4 apple mac mini 2. However, one can install 16gb ddr333 mhz of ram or ddr31600 mhz ram in both amounts. 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. Mac mini mid 2011 ram replacement ifixit repair guide. Additional information date first available march 15, 2020. Its dual standard drives can be swapped with a 750gb hard drive or a 256gb solid state drive.
The mac mini mid 2011 shipped in two configurations. The mac mini is apples only consumer desktop computer since 1998 to ship. 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. How to install memory ram in a 20112012 mac mini youtube. Apples 2011 updated mac mini picks up thunderbolt, sandybridge core i5 cpus, and looses the optical drive. Testing conducted by apple in october 2018 using preproduction 3. Mac mini mid 2011 computers have two internal memory slots. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple mac mini upgradeable. The guy says it works without problem on mac mini mid 2011 but im not sure because the image says laptop memory. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac mini mid 2011 free us delivery. The ddr3 pc312800 is a 240pin desktop sodimm unit vs the 33 mhz ddr3pc310600. Introduced in may 2011, the imac mid 2011 models improved on the previous imac mid 2010 line, adding quadcore processors across the line. Aug 07, 2019 learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer.
Older 2011 ram upgrade mac mini late 2012 macrumors forums. The mac mini 2011 needs ram that matches the following specification. Got 8gb from amazon and installed the ram 2 minutes. These tabs lock the chip in place and releasing them will cause the chip to pop up. Mac mini features the apple t2 security chip secondgeneration custom mac silicon designed by apple to make mac mini even more secure. Upgrade your 2011 mac mini to 16gb of ram bring your 2011 mac mini up to 2018 specs with a 16gb ram upgrade. 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. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram mac mini models. 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. Just upgraded my imac 21,5 mid 2011, from i5 2400s to i7 2600s, ram from 8gb to 16gb, hdd to ssd 480gb.
Apple mac mini desktop mc936lla july, 2011 for sale. The mac mini 2011 supports up to 16 gb ram 2 x 8 gb ram modules. Older 2011 ram upgrade mac mini late 2012 thread starter johnr9z. A higher total amount than 16 gb ram wont work due to a limitation in the logic board. Review apple mac mini mid 2011 mc815da notebookcheck. Corsair 16gb 2 x 8gb 204pin ddr3 sodimm ddr3 33 pc3. Release the tabs on each side of the ram chip by simultaneously pushing each tab away from the chip. 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. 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. I currently have mid 2011 mac mini w16gb ram and factory 500g hdd. It remains apples last properly upgradeable mac mini, and even in 2019 can be a pretty handy little computer with the right bits inside. Apple mac mini mc815lla july, 2011 for sale online ebay. If your mac mini is still running with only the stock ram, upgrading will provide a dramatic performance boost at minimal cost.
Compared to its predecessor, the mid 2011 mac mini offers a faster processor, architecture, ram, graphics, and improved wireless capabilities. Unfortunately, only the ram is designed to be swapped out, and getting at the drive bays is much harder. Does anyone has experience with upgrading a mac mini mid 2011 to 16 gb ram. Performance question 8gb ram vs 16gb in mac mini mid2011. Atech for apple 16gb kit 2x 8gb pc310600 33mhz mac mini late 2011 mid 2010 mid 2011 mc816lla a47 mc936lla memory ram. These slots accept a standard pc310600 ddr3 204pin sodimms small.
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