Will the 1.35volt memory harm the mac mini 2012 which need 1.5volt ram?

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Will the 1.35volt memory harm the mac mini 2012 which need 1.5volt ram?

i have a mac mini 2012

and i want to update my Mac mini memory

i also have a 8GB 1600 memory but the 1.35volt .

now i have a question that

could i use the 1.35v ram to the mac mini 2012 which say that need the 1.5v ram?

i have a confusion with that

could someone give me an answer,please?

thanks.

Posted on Jun 23, 2014 10:44 PM

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Answer 1

Kappy

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Jun 23, 2014 10:52 PM in response to Community User

According to the available information:

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

No mention of a voltage preference, although Apple typically has used 1.35 V not 1.5 V RAM. In general it shouldn't make any difference as long as the memory meets the other requirements.

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Answer 2

lllaass

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Jun 24, 2014 1:55 AM in response to Community User

Note that Macs are picky about memory. Does the manufactuer says they will work with your model Mini?

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Answer 3

Csound1

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Jun 24, 2014 1:58 AM in response to Community User

You can use either, just avoid cheap brands. OWC or Crucial are reliable places to buy from.

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