Does anyone has experience with upgrading a mac mini mid 2011 to 16 gb ram. Whats the maximum amount of ram supported by the 2011 mac mini. Processor imac or mac mini 2018 with a minimum quadcore processor recommended for the macpractice serverdata entry for the best performance. Owc memory for mac mini highest quality ram memory available. The mac mini has plenty of ports to add external hard drives, but its still a good idea to upgrade to as much storage as you can afford here. Mac mini mid 2011 restarts when idle, but works fine on heavy load question marked as helpful. Apple mac mini 2011 first released compatible memory ram. How to test for bad or faulty ram on a mac macworld uk. Apple mac mini compatible memory ram ssd choose your.
How to upgrade the memory ram in a mac mini simple help. Jul 25, 2011 for those familiar with last years mac mini, what youre peering at above isnt likely to strike you as jarring. Find up to 16gb ram memory and 2tb ssd storage for your mac mini. Bring your 2011 mac mini up to 2018 specs with a 16gb ram upgrade. Mac mini mid 2011 computers have two internal memory slots.
Its one of the cheapest and most effective upgrades you can do, it takes less than five minutes and requires no tools. Apples 2011 updated mac mini picks up thunderbolt, sandybridge core i5 cpus, and looses the optical drive. Disconnect the power cord and all other cables from your mac mini. There were three mac mini models released in 2011 with model identifiers macmini5,1 to macmini5,3. Best of all, even if you opt to stick to the base 8gb of ram at purchase, memory is easily upgradeable by removing a plastic cover on the bottom of the. 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. Owc memory upgrades for 2011 mac mini unibody models. The ddr3 pc312800 is a 240pin desktop sodimm unit vs the 33 mhz ddr3pc310600. Shop ssd specifically for your imac experience the true speed.
I did have 8gb corsair 2 x 4gb sticks, but the machine was barely crawling, and all i had open was itunes and a few webpages. Performance question 8gb ram vs 16gb in mac mini mid2011 hi, i have a mac mini mid 2011 with a 2,3 ghz intel core i5 and 4gb ram. The thing is, machines like the mac pro and the imac pro are better suited for demanding, multithreaded applications that can fully take advantage of their processing power. Mac mini alas, the poor mac mini the neglected child of the mac line. Possible to upgrade ram to 16 gb for mac mini mid 2011.
You can check out your specific imac by finding it on this list, then checking out the ram section. Will 2018 be the year that it is finally given a refresh. Corsair apple certified 16gb 2 x 8gb ddr3 33 mhz pc3. To allow it to boot quicker and run more quickly and quietly most of the time im thinking of adding an ssd drive. Mid2011 mc936lla macmini5,3 a47 2442 all mac mini models all 2011 models dynamically compare this mac to others. Crucial memory and ssd upgrades 100% compatibility guaranteed for apple mac mini mid 2011 free us delivery. Search discussions or ask a question about mac mini. Mac os compatibility guide by mac model ram, ssd flash. Performance question 8gb ram vs 16gb in mac mini mid 2011 hi, i have a mac mini mid 2011 with a 2,3 ghz intel core i5 and 4gb ram. Today on memory chip retailer crucials website you can buy an 8gb kit for.
Looking at vintage and obsolete products apple support as of 00. 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. These slots accept a standard pc310600 ddr3 204pin sodimms small. The mac mini has had the same dimensions for the better part of a decade, when the unibody mac mini was introduced in 2010, with its 7. Here are some of our recommendations for a range of model. Just make sure when installing the modules to push it in hard enough that its actually locked into the right position for it. Memory ram mac mini mid 2011 4 8 16 4gb 8gb 16gb ddr3 33 33mhz pc3 10600 240 pin.
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. All 2011 imacs will support 32gb unofficially except for the late 2011 imac core i3 3. The higher the ram is, the the bigger the apps and programs it can run. Apple mac mini compatible memory ram ssd choose your model. The good news is that apple has a relatively broad list of supported macs for catalina, even if it is slightly reduced from last years mojave. Jul 21, 2011 apples 2011 updated mac mini picks up thunderbolt, sandybridge core i5 cpus, and looses the optical drive.
Whats the maximum amount of ram supported by the 2011. Press on the cover to pop up the opposite side, and then remove the cover. After upgrading your mac mini s ram, youll notice a substantial increase in the load times of applications and an increase in speed when switching. To allow it to boot quicker and run more quickly and quietly most of the time im thinking of adding an ssd.
So, whether youre buying a new mac or looking to upgrade your ram, consider the following reminders. Replace the new stick of ram in the bottom slot first. To run macos catalina, youll need a mac meeting the following requirements or better. Mac mini features the apple t2 security chip secondgeneration custom mac silicon designed by apple to make mac mini even more secure.
Apple memory module 8gb 33mhz ddr3 pc310600 2x4gb at. Apples diy mac comes standard with 256 or 512gb of ssd storage and can be upgraded to up to 2tb. This site contains user submitted content, comments and opinions and is for informational purposes only. Buying options 33mhz ddr3 pc310600 maximum 32gb supported. Experts in apple mac mini 2011 first released compatible upgrades. Software requirements mac medical, dental, chiropractic. Just make sure when installing the modules to push it in hard enough that its actually locked into the right position for it to work.
The mac mini mid 2011 supports up to 8gb ddr333 mhz of ram officially. The actual maximum ram for each apple mac mini with complete specs a click away. Ram and ssd upgrades for apple mac mini upgradeable. Now bring over the new ram sticks you purchased and take them out of their packaging.
Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini apple support. For those familiar with last years mac mini, what youre peering at above isnt likely to strike you as jarring. Sep 28, 2015 the higher the ram is, the the bigger the apps and programs it can run. Ram also plays a part in multitasking and in using multiple applications at the same time. It depends on what youre going to use your mac for. Here are some recommended upgrade kits for a range of model. Each model takes 33mhz ddr3 pc310600 sdram and has two memory slots.
Heck, it may even seem somewhat vanilla at this point. I know the official doc says the max is 8 gb ram, but there are articles on the internet which claim it is possible. Unless your mac is exhibiting specific symptoms of bad ram which we also cover then wed recommend running the ram tests once a year or so. Hey everybody can someone tell me what the best ram is for a mac mini 2011. Mar 20, 20 looking to upgrade a 2011 mac mini ive just been given. Your mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a oneyear limited warranty. Mac specs by capability actual maximum ram mac mini models. Apple may provide or recommend responses as a possible solution based on the information provided.
Fyi, industry benchmarks indicate the 7thgeneration i7 kaby lake processor in current imacs is. 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 your apple mac mini up to 16gb of memory and add a 2nd drive for up to 4. The mini used to be userupgradeable, but thats no longer an option. Cant return the ram as it has been too long since i bought them. The cpu can access data contained in ram much faster than it can data held. Due to the form factor of the mac mini, it is one of the more challenging devices to upgrade. The apple store currently only lets you put 8gb in these mac mini models, but they can support as much as 16gb.
Macbook early 2015 or later macbook air mid 2012 or later macbook pro mid 2012 or later. These upgrades are guaranteed compatible when you order from. High performance, rigorously inhouse lab tested to ensure superior quality, compatibility and. We recommend getting help from professionals or someone that has experience upgrading mac mini ram. Spudger apple pry tool nonmarking nylon black stick 9225065.
Atech 16gb 2x8gb ram for apple macbook pro earlylate 2011 imac mid 2010 quadcore 27inch, mid 2011 21. Actual maximum ram of all mac mini models macs by capability. The mid2011 mac mini models likewise have two memory slots but instead support faster 33. Make sure the notch on the memory stick is lined up correctly. Lay your mac mini upside down on a soft cloth or towel and then rotate the bottom cover anticlockwise to the unlocked position. By installing a second drive you can greatly expand your storage capabilities or even install a solid state drive for lightning fast boot times. At this point there should be no memory in the mac mini, and the two sticks that came with it are set aside. Can install 16 gb ram 1600 mhz for mac mini mid 2011. Aug 14, 2018 bring your 2011 mac mini up to 2018 specs with a 16gb ram upgrade. However numerous practices do use an older mac mini for their macpractice server, even though they are only dual core, and some practices use mac pros.
Find answers with millions of other mac mini users in our vibrant community. Random access memory is a temporary storage medium that your macs cpu uses for fast access to data its processing. On the original spinning hard drive, the latest macos will run but performance does suffer, and the same is true even for brand new macs that dont have an ssd. View full apple mac mini summer 2011 specs on cnet. Mar 04, 2015 i personally have 12gb of ram in my 2011 27. Macos sierra runs great on my 2011 imac, better than youd expect for a 6yearold mac. Factory ram setatpurchase mac mini, memory upgrade possibilities. Looking to upgrade a 2011 mac mini ive just been given. However, one can install 16gb ddr333 mhz of ram or ddr31600 mhz ram in both amounts. Performance question 8gb ram vs 16gb in mac mini mid2011.