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What Type of RAM (Memory) to Use for Your Mac Mini

What Type of RAM (Memory) to Use for Your Mac Mini

Posted July 25, 2011 at 11:50pm by iClarified
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To determine what kind of RAM (memory) is needed for your Mac mini select the model you have from the list below.

Mac mini (original)
Mac mini (Late 2005)
Mac mini (Early 2006)
Mac mini (Late 2006)
Mac mini (Mid 2007)
Mac mini (Early 2009)
Mac mini (Late 2009)
Mac mini (Mid 2010)
Mac mini (Mid 2011)


Mac mini (original)
Maximum Memory: 1 GB
Memory Type: 333 MHz DDR SDRAM PC-2700 184-pin [buy]


Mac mini (Late 2005)
Maximum Memory: 1 GB
Memory Type: 333 MHz DDR SDRAM PC-2700 184-pin [buy]

Mac mini (Early 2006)
Maximum Memory: 2 GB
Memory Type: 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM PC2-5300 200-pin [buy]

Mac mini (Late 2006)
Maximum Memory: 2 GB
Memory Type: 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM PC2-5300 200-pin [buy]

Mac mini (Mid 2007)
Maximum Memory: 4 GB but ~3 GB Addressable
Memory Type: 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM PC2-5300 200-pin [buy]

Mac mini (Early 2009)
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Memory Type: 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM PC3-8500 204-pin [buy]

Mac mini (Late 2009)
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Memory Type: 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM PC3-8500 204-pin [buy]

Mac mini (Middle 2010)
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Memory Type: 1066MHz DDR3 SDRAM PC3-8500 204-pin [buy]

Mac mini (Middle 2011)
Maximum Memory: 8 GB
Memory Type: 1333MHz DDR3 SDRAM PC3-10600 204-pin [buy]


What Type of RAM (Memory) to Use for Your Mac Mini
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nir-hus
nir-hus - July 26, 2011 at 1:52pm
Does any model of the Mac Mini support more memory than the maximum specs from Apple? For example my MacBook Pro supposedly supports a maximum of 4gb according to apple, but it was possible to upgrade it above apple's specs. I am running fine for over a year on 6gb of ram. Nir Hus
MCF3778
MCF3778 - July 26, 2011 at 1:55am
that is a really large crapple TV in her hands
Margaretta
Margaretta - April 5, 2013 at 3:29am
Nohitng I could say would give you undue credit for this story.
Throdne
Throdne - July 26, 2011 at 1:19am
What also would be nice is a guide for iMac and Mac pro and macbook pro. All models.
Pillan Kelu
Pillan Kelu - July 26, 2011 at 12:04am
The Mac Mini (early 2009) supports 8gb of ram.
EdzUp
EdzUp - November 21, 2016 at 6:27pm
It doesnt support DDR3L apparently though
t11chb
t11chb - August 8, 2009 at 5:05pm
or goto crucial's website & it'll tell you
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