16 gb ram for 2012 mini

sunandsurf · Nov 5, 2012, 03:53 AM

been trying to figure out which ram to buy; i think the two main requirements are ddr3 and 1600mhz.

i know this product from amazon meets the requirements

http://www.amazon.com/DDR3-1600-PC3-...b+ddr3+1600mhz

but i was wondering if anyone thinks i'm paying too much; that is, i could get ram that has the same specs but with free shipping.

thanks.

lamerica80 · Nov 5, 2012, 04:19 AM

a bit too much..you can find it for 70-80 usd

Yebubbleman · Nov 5, 2012, 05:11 AM

I've always found Crucial (www.crucial.com; and no, I don't work for them) RAM to be reasonably priced...a lot of the times they supply the same RAM that Apple does and for way less.

sunandsurf · Nov 5, 2012, 05:52 AM

in case anyone else is reading this thread, this is the ram that's suggested for this mini:

DDR3 Upgrade for the Apple Mac Mini 2.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 - Late 2012 Desktop/PC

http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...53A0C6A5CA7304

thanks very much for the recommendation; think i'll go and order it now.

lamerica80 · Nov 5, 2012, 06:11 AM

The RAM i ordered is 1.5 V. Does that matter?

creativet · Nov 5, 2012, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamerica80

The RAM i ordered is 1.5 V. Does that matter?

In a nutshell... No. Just one thread among many

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1481796

That-Guy · Nov 5, 2012, 01:06 PM

Just installed the Crucial Memory above in my new Mini and it works great

sunandsurf · 01:58 AM

I'm in a bit of a rush so this post won't be as detailed as I'd like it to be but

1. Do a simple google search: coupon crucial.com or something like that. I found a site (can't remember the name right now) that had a link to crucial's website and I got a few bucks off the ram; I think maybe $5.

2. Crucial is shipping the ram for free and there's no sale tax (where I live) so buying it from crucial's website was a really good choice.

3. Whatever ram you use, test it using the Apple Hardware Test http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509

So thanks again to Yebubbleman for some solid advice!

calvol · Nov 5, 2012, 01:49 PM

Crucial is ripping off Apple boys who don't know better, get this part instead, it's $5 cheaper, same specs...

http://www.crucial.com/search/search...02464BF160B%20

macman05 · Nov 5, 2012, 02:04 PM

Good deal at Newegg 16GB for $65.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820226323

phoenixsan · Nov 5, 2012, 02:07 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...rder=BESTMATCH

2 are out of stock, but worth noting for the price

kdoug · Nov 5, 2012, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calvol

Crucial is ripping off Apple boys who don't know better, get this part instead, it's $5 cheaper, same specs...

http://www.crucial.com/search/search...02464BF160B%20

Isn't that the truth! I have 32GB I received from Crucial today waiting to go in both machines. $142 instead of $164 with the same specs.

kardiackidneyki · Nov 5, 2012, 03:13 PM

How about this

Kingston ValueRAM 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 (PC3-12800) Non-ECC CL11 SODIMM Notebook Memory (KVR16S11/8)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089JIDUI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

kdoug · Nov 5, 2012, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kardiackidneyki

How about this

Kingston ValueRAM 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 (PC3-12800) Non-ECC CL11 SODIMM Notebook Memory (KVR16S11/8)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089JIDUI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

That'll work perfectly. I've used ValueRAM before and it's good quality stuff. BTW, one of those reviews is mine. I have it running in another machine.

Jayrcee · Nov 5, 2012, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdoug

Isn't that the truth! I have 32GB I received from Crucial today waiting to go in both machines. $142 instead of $164 with the same specs.

Maybe they are binned differently?

kdoug · Nov 5, 2012, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayrcee

Maybe they are binned differently?

Depending how you look at it, Crucial knows that most Mac owners will pay more for memory guaranteed to work with a Mac. Mac people generally pay more for hardware and software because they're used to it, it's always been that way.
PC3-12800 1600HZ memory is all the same with the exception of latency and voltage.
Tech savvy people generally know the difference, the average consumer doesn't.

lithium13 · Nov 5, 2012, 07:26 PM

I asked crucial with the difference was between the two...they really couldn't give me a straight answer. See attached images.

What I took away from our conversation is that they are the same thing...but they want you to buy the "mac" version because it is "guaranteed".

kdoug · Nov 5, 2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lithium13

I asked crucial with the difference was between the two...they really couldn't give me a straight answer. See attached images.

It'll work, take my word for it. I've 32GB sitting in front of me that I'm installing tonight. I've installed Crucial "non-apple" specific RAM in dozens of machines with never a hitch.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost...7&postcount=12

lithium13 · Nov 5, 2012, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdoug

It'll work, take my word for it. I've 32GB sitting in front of me that I'm installing tonight. I've installed Crucial "non-apple" specific RAM in dozens of machines with never a hitch.
http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost...7&postcount=12

Totally agree...I know it'll work. It was just interesting to see how their support team couldn't really provide a valid difference when presented with both RAM options.

sunandsurf · Nov 6, 2012, 02:07 AM

in case it's gone unnoticed, we're talking only a few dollars difference. the ram from the amazon site, for example? that's just for 8 gigs; multiply that by two and it's around $72. using the coupon i mentioned in an earlier post, i paid $78. the ram kdoug refers to costs $76.

i think we can all agree that we're all getting a bargain compared to what we would pay if we paid Apple! aren't they charging $300?!?!?!

Nov 5, 2012, 03:53 AM	#1
sunandsurf macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	16 gb ram for 2012 mini been trying to figure out which ram to buy; i think the two main requirements are ddr3 and 1600mhz. i know this product from amazon meets the requirements http://www.amazon.com/DDR3-1600-PC3-...b+ddr3+1600mhz but i was wondering if anyone thinks i'm paying too much; that is, i could get ram that has the same specs but with free shipping. thanks.
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Nov 5, 2012, 05:11 AM	#3
Yebubbleman macrumors 68000 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA	I've always found Crucial (www.crucial.com; and no, I don't work for them) RAM to be reasonably priced...a lot of the times they supply the same RAM that Apple does and for way less. __________________ MacBook Pro (15" Mid 2012); PC Tower (3.4GHz Phenom II x4; Radeon HD 6850); 5th Gen iPod touch Blue 64GB; 3rd Gen tv; 1st Gen iPad Wi-Fi 32GB; Galaxy Nexus LTE "Don't Cry, Eat Pie"
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Nov 5, 2012, 01:35 PM	#8
sunandsurf Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	I'm in a bit of a rush so this post won't be as detailed as I'd like it to be but 1. Do a simple google search: coupon crucial.com or something like that. I found a site (can't remember the name right now) that had a link to crucial's website and I got a few bucks off the ram; I think maybe $5. 2. Crucial is shipping the ram for free and there's no sale tax (where I live) so buying it from crucial's website was a really good choice. 3. Whatever ram you use, test it using the Apple Hardware Test http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509 So thanks again to Yebubbleman for some solid advice! Last edited by sunandsurf; Nov 6, 2012 at 01:58 AM.
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Nov 5, 2012, 02:04 PM	#10
macman05 macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2007	Good deal at Newegg 16GB for $65.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820226323 __________________ 2010  iMac 27" • Quad Core i5 2.8GHz • 8GB DDR3 • HD5750 • 1TB Seagate ATV 3
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Nov 5, 2012, 04:19 AM	#2
lamerica80 macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2008	a bit too much..you can find it for 70-80 usd
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Nov 5, 2012, 05:52 AM	#4
sunandsurf Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	in case anyone else is reading this thread, this is the ram that's suggested for this mini: DDR3 Upgrade for the Apple Mac Mini 2.3GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 - Late 2012 Desktop/PC http://www.crucial.com/store/mpartsp...53A0C6A5CA7304 thanks very much for the recommendation; think i'll go and order it now.
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Nov 5, 2012, 06:11 AM	#5
lamerica80 macrumors 6502 Join Date: May 2008	The RAM i ordered is 1.5 V. Does that matter?
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Nov 5, 2012, 01:49 PM	#9
calvol macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2011	Crucial is ripping off Apple boys who don't know better, get this part instead, it's $5 cheaper, same specs... http://www.crucial.com/search/search...02464BF160B%20
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Nov 5, 2012, 02:07 PM	#11
phoenixsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	Have a look in these.... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...rder=BESTMATCH 2 are out of stock, but worth noting for the price __________________ Mac Pro 2010 3.06 Westmere version, 12 Core 64 GB RAM, 4 TB , iPhone 5 (black)
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Nov 5, 2012, 03:13 PM	#13
kardiackidneyki macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2010	How about this Kingston ValueRAM 8GB 1600MHz DDR3 (PC3-12800) Non-ECC CL11 SODIMM Notebook Memory (KVR16S11/8) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089JIDUI/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
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Nov 5, 2012, 07:26 PM	#17
lithium13 macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2010	I asked crucial with the difference was between the two...they really couldn't give me a straight answer. See attached images. What I took away from our conversation is that they are the same thing...but they want you to buy the "mac" version because it is "guaranteed". Attached Thumbnails
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Nov 6, 2012, 02:07 AM	#20
sunandsurf Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	in case it's gone unnoticed, we're talking only a few dollars difference. the ram from the amazon site, for example? that's just for 8 gigs; multiply that by two and it's around $72. using the coupon i mentioned in an earlier post, i paid $78. the ram kdoug refers to costs $76. i think we can all agree that we're all getting a bargain compared to what we would pay if we paid Apple! aren't they charging $300?!?!?!
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