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Q: voltage ram mac mini late 2012

1,3v - 1,5v

or boths?

 

thanks!

Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11.4)

Posted on Apr 27, 2016 6:50 PM

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  • by K Shaffer,

    K Shaffer K Shaffer Apr 28, 2016 12:57 AM in response to sinhhilo
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    Apr 28, 2016 12:57 AM in response to sinhhilo

    The matter of high quality RAM memory chip specification is the important factor.

    Two sources have a good reputation and have tested their chips in the product

    they are intended to be used in. If you buy from the authorized sources of parts

    the Crucial or OWC macsales product will work adequately, and be guaranteed.

     

    • Mac mini (Late 2012): Memory specifications and upgrades - Apple Support

     

    Maximum Memory    16 GB

    Memory Slots    2 - 204-pin PC3-12800 (1600 MHz) DDR3 SO-DIMM

     

    • Mac mini: How to remove or install memory - Apple Support

     

    The Apple support articles do not specify the RAM chip voltage be 1.35v or 1.5;

    there is a part number out there with the letter "L" implying low heat low voltage.

     

    Since the Late 2012 Mini is similar to a 13-inch Mid-2012 MacBook Pro, in RAM

    specs, these chips may be found under different part numbers by same Maker.

    Given the Mini is not running from a battery part of its life, the 1.5v chip would be

    adequate if from a reputable vendor with high quality parts. A portable MacBook

    over the life of the unit, may best be served by low-power low-heat 1.35v RAM.

     

    When I upgraded the RAM in my Late 2012 Mac Mini server two months ago,

    I bought part numbers of Crucial RAM from a vendor I'm familiar with, and only

    after contacting Crucial directly, to inquire why the part numbers differed for the

    same spec RAM. -- The maker assured me the part was the same exact one, but

    with a different number. And the vendor I use is one of their reputable customers.

     

    So I chose to upgrade and the RAM chips are 1.35v and for less than most other

    sources quoted for similar spec & same quality RAM memory chips; incl shipping.

     

    Crucial 16GB Kit (2 x 8GB) DDR3L-1600 SODIMM Memory

    Newer chip specs can be of lower power and still have similar data rate speed.

     

    You can get good quality RAM chips from the same maker, that may have slightly

    different part numbers; if in doubt, email the official site of the maker or in the case

    OWC macsales.com, contacted direct, their product may be from several sources.

    Crucial.com provides product & info to other resellers, incl. wholesale vendors.

     

    I see your other question has answers here:

    soddim for mac mini

     

    In any event...

    Good luck & happy computing!