Discussion Best Brand memory to Buy for Mac Mini

[musical marv]

What is the best brand memory to purchase for a Mac Mini new model? Thanks

 

[Guest]

I've used G.skill and Adata for all of my computer projects, including two Mac Minis for a friend of mine. Put 16GB 2*8 in a new Core I5 unit without issue.

Just stick with default voltage and timings, nothing fancy as you can't enter a "BIOS" and change the settings.

 

[Guest]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211590

16GB

8GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231295

 

[musical marv]

I've used G.skill and Adata for all of my computer projects, including two Mac Minis for a friend of mine. Put 16GB 2*8 in a new Core I5 unit without issue.

Just stick with default voltage and timings, nothing fancy as you can't enter a "BIOS" and change the settings.

How about Kingston or Corsair memory? I thought you can put only 8 gigs total in the i5 Mac Mini which i have Apple told me. Thanks

 

[Guest]

I have successfully put 16GB in a last generation core i5 Mac mini and it will use the entire amount with OSX Lion.

Brands are not a real issue, just non-standard ram with odd voltage needs or odd timings that don't follow the jdec spec.

If you want proof of the 16GB ram install, I'll grab a screenshot tomorrow morning and upload it on here before you make your purchase.

 

[musical marv]

I have successfully put 16GB in a last generation core i5 Mac mini and it will use the entire amount with OSX Lion.

Brands are not a real issue, just non-standard ram with odd voltage needs or odd timings that don't follow the jdec spec.

If you want proof of the 16GB ram install, I'll grab a screenshot tomorrow morning and upload it on here before you make your purchase.

Yes I would surely appreciate this.

 

[Guest]

Yes I would surely appreciate this.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4069625433237&l=b48926ba31

The album is public, should be able to see the screenshot.

 

[musical marv]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=4069625433237&l=b48926ba31

The album is public, should be able to see the screenshot.

Thanks I saw it on Facebook. I have 2.3 not 2.5 does this matter at all?

 

[Guest]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Mini

Still a "Mid 2011" = will support the full 16GB

 

[musical marv]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_Mini

Still a "Mid 2011" = will support the full 16GB

Thanks I will look into this.Perhaps I need only 4 gigs that is all.