Mac Mini (Late 2012) RAM Upgrade

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You can use it in your computer without issues. A Mac uses the same RAM as a PC

In my experience, this is not true.

I have bought just liek yourself, correct specs, but it appears the mac mini RAM is a lot smaller physical size than normal RAM.

I actually can't find the correct memory as of now. Maybe someone can help point me in the right direction.

Check http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5475

From the specs you're quoting it seems you've already been on that page. Note that it says in the beginning "SO-DIMMs (Small Outline DIMM)".

This may also help masterninja01.

I just ordered a 16GB Kit (2*8GB) for my late 2012 mini. Those are the pricier ones, but they are really low latency. Can't wait to to install them :-)

HyperX Plug n Play 16GB (2x8GB) Kit of 2 1600MHz PC3-12800 DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 SODIMM Notebook Memory KHX16S9P1K2/16

Hi, im thinking of buying a mac mini, but the Apple RAM upgrades seem very expensive.

So this thread answered my question that upgrading yourself is possioble but i have a few more if anyone else can help please.

Does upgrading yourself void your warranty?

Is it a simple / easy upgrade to perform?

Is anyone able to recommend a reliable, readily available 16GB kit in the UK?

All ive seen is some on amazon.

Thanks in advance!

Feesh -

As far as "voiding" the warranty, the specific provisions of the Terms and Conditions govern. If the non-Apple part causes damage or a problem then you will not be covered. Otherwise, it's been my experience that you remain covered as before. I have replaced RAM in 2 minis and both continued to be covered by Apple Care for problems unrelated to the new RAM.

Sorry I can't make specific suggestions for purchases in the UK. I bought my RAM upgrades from Other World Computing, which is a company that specializes in Apple, but they are in Woodstock, Illinois. However they ship all over the world as I understand it. See http://www.macsales.com if you're interested. Their 16 GB kit (2 x 8 GB chips) is just under $100.

In the newer models of the mini the change of RAM is very simple, and is designated by Apple as a user changeabe part. You just remove the bottom round black cover by twisting it slightly to the left and the memory slots are immediately accessable.

Good luck. - Randy

upgrading mac mini ram is the easiest thing in the world 🙂

for 16 gig i agree with Randy u can buy in

http://www.macsales.com , or go to corsair...

so far it work flawless!!

but by the way consider the mac mini problem with the hdmi and etc if u still want to buy it,,,

i think u should wait a bit and gather more info

but that's just me

ciao.