What is the maximum useful size and speed of memory upgrade for a mid-2011 Mac Mini running macOS High Sierra? I currently have a total of 8 GB of RAM installed on the 2 full card slots. Is that the maximum memory that can be installed on this Mac Mini?
Mac mini, macOS 10.13
I just read on support.apple.com that a mid-2011 Mac Mini supports a maximum RAM of 4 GB x 2 = 8 GB total.
You say the maximum RAM is 16 GB, which is 8 GB x 2 modules, I assume.
Is the full 16 GB maximum RAM all usable?
Is the support answer wrong?
Learn which kinds of memory to use with your Mac mini (Mid 2011).
Mac mini (Mid 2011) computers have two internal memory slots. These slots accept a standard PC3-10600 DDR3 204-pin SO-DIMMs (Small Outline DIMM) with the following specifications:
PC3-10600 DDR3
Unbuffered
Non-parity
204-pin module
1333 MHz
You can use RAM module sizes of 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB in each slot.
The above implies maximum RAM is 8 GB.
Is it wrong?
Yes, Apple's list was before 8GB modules were available, all 16 will be addressed &used if needed. :)
Standard RAM:4 GBMaximum RAM:16 GB*
Details:By default, 4 GB is installed as two 2 GB modules.
*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..
Mac mini "Core i5" 2.5 (Mid-2011) Specs (Mid-2011, MC816LL/A, Macmini5,2, A1347, 2442): EveryMac.com
Hello,
16 GB is the limit & I'd certainly go with that...
OWC Memory Upgrades for 2011 Mac mini Unibody Models (macsales.com)
What is the maximum useful size and speed of memory upgrade for a mid-2011 Mac Mini?
