I'm looking to upgrade my ram and was wondering if I can add 16 GB to this system? I found a good price on Crucial CT2C8G3S1339M 16GB Mac Memory Modules - 2x 8GB, DDR3, 1333MHz, PC3-10666, CL9, SODIMM, 204pin.
This machine has the older Intel Graphics HD3000 chipset and I'm hoping some extra ram will help out. I'm using a 32 inch Samsung 1080P LED smart TV for a monitor and it really doesn't look that great.
Mac mini, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
According to Apple, that particular Mac Mini can only be updated to 8GB.
Mac mini: How to remove or install memory
Mac mini (Mid 2011): Memory specifications and upgrades
| Number of memory slots | 2 |
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That can use 16 GB:
Unofficially 16 GB (2 × 8 GB) 1600 MHz DDR3 SDRAM, via non-Apple suppliers[58]
When the 2011 was released the memory chips available only allowed a total of 8 but now you can get 16.
Get the memory from a play that guarantees that will work with your model Mac. I purchased mine from:
http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Apple_Mac_mini/DDR3_1333
I have a 2011 Mini Server with 16GB of Corsair Mac RAM and
it has been running great in that configuration for over 2 years.
Does more ram help with graphics?
What graphics?
If you mean games and 3D cad rendering or the such, yes, that will improve things.
For anything else, RAM will generally make accessing things faster, but may or may not not offer a noticeable difference with every day tasks.
Depends upon how much memory:
Your Mini has Intel 3000 integrated graphics
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Intel HD Graphics 3000 allocates a base amount of memory to the integrated GPU based on how much system memory is installed:
Thank you all, I installed the Crucial ram without a hiccup and running smoothly.
Welcome. Glad everything is working out.
Apple Mac mini mid 2011 i7 2.0 ram?
