I heard you can install 16GB of memory, Is this true?

True, but you should use a matched 16GB kit.

see > Apple Mac mini Memory DDR3 / Ram upgrades for 2011 Mac mini unibody models

or > Computer memory upgrades for Apple Mac mini (Intel Core i7 2.7Ghz) DDR3 - Mid 2011 Desktop/PC from Crucial.com

Yes, you can, I did a few weeks ago and it is running like a champ. NEVER even almost near running out of memory running anything.

I got mine from New Egg, it was way cheaper than OWC and Crucial.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233251

Don't think about it, DO IT, and then get an SSD, you won't regret it!

Amazon has them for $109.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006DI9PG8/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539 851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B006ON5KZC&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DE R&pf_rd_r=0R8DZ0EPJ2T4Y9BKMKS0

The spec's for that Amazon RAM are not correct, they are 240 pin modules and the Mac Mini use 204 pin modules.

Mac mini (Mid 2011): Memory specifications and upgrades

Amazon has it wrong. I know they require 204-pin. Look at the picture and the part number, it is the same as NewEgg

Dirty-Harry wrote:

Amazon has it wrong.

OK, I won't disagree with that.

Also nothing wrong with Corsair RAM, I bought two sticks for my Early 2006 iMac back it late 2006 and consider it to be excellent RAM.

The problem I have is not with Corsair, it is with Amazons return and refund policy compared to dealing directly with OWC, Crucial or even Corsair.

That is a very tempting price at Newegg as well. 😉

Newegg.com - CORSAIR 16GB (2 x 8G) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1333 Laptop Memory Model CMSO16GX3M2A1333C9

FYI den.thed,

I currently have the Corsair 2x4gig kits from Newegg

installed in both my 2011 Macbook Pro and my 2011

Mini Server and have seen no issues at all. I would

assume the 2X8 kits should be reliable as well and

Newegg is pretty good as far as bad part exchanges.

I did forget about that. NewEgg is great when it comes to returns and exchanges. I've never had to return anything from Amazon. I will take your words to heart the next time I order from Amazon. Actually I was really surprised Amazon had them for $30 less than NewEgg, because NewEgg usually has the best price, but now always. I would rather spent the extra money knowing I would not have a problem returning or exchanging an item purchased from NewEgg.

Agreed..!

My Early Core Duo iMac (maxed out with a 2GB Corsair kit) is still a great system for the grandkids to learn and play on.