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2012 Mini RAM upgrade
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That looks like a good deal to me. I have had very good luck and experiences with Crucial memory. 
FWIW, I've got a couple of 16GB RAM sets in the For Sale area for $65/ea shipped.
(That's a terrific deal for new though)
(That's a terrific deal for new though)
Looks like RAM has finally dipped back down...been a long time.
I too am thinking of adding RAM to my 2012 Mac Mini i5. The only question is, upgrade to 8GB for $47 or 16GB for $77? 3 year old machine, but should have a lot of life left.
I too am thinking of adding RAM to my 2012 Mac Mini i5. The only question is, upgrade to 8GB for $47 or 16GB for $77? 3 year old machine, but should have a lot of life left.
Yes, that is a good deal for the standard CL11 RAM. If you want the slightly faster CL9 RAM, then get this:
Crucial Ballistix Sport
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-PC3-12800-BLS2K8G3N169ES4-BLS2C8G3N169ES4/dp/B00DSGLM50/
Crucial Ballistix Sport
http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Ballistix-PC3-12800-BLS2K8G3N169ES4-BLS2C8G3N169ES4/dp/B00DSGLM50/
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During the winter, it was about $104. I'll be pressing the button on that here my self very soon.
$74.99 on Newegg right now. Well, $84.99 with a $10 off promo code until 8/19.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148609
I ordered some for my Mini
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148609
I ordered some for my Mini
The Crucial Ballistix Sport is also available at Adorama, B&H Photo, and NewEgg, where some might be able to avoid tax:
http://www.adorama.com/CTBLS2K8G3N4.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148730
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ..._bls2k8g3n169es4_16gb_204pin_sodimm_ddr3.html
Other CL9 memory that works in the 2012 Mini:
Corsair Vengeance Performance
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EXPNG5Y/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233587
Kingston HyperX Impact Black
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KQCOV5C/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104476
It used to be that CL9 was a lot more expensive than CL11, but prices have gotten lower on CL9 in the last year, so it's an easier choice to make.
http://www.adorama.com/CTBLS2K8G3N4.html
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148730
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ..._bls2k8g3n169es4_16gb_204pin_sodimm_ddr3.html
Other CL9 memory that works in the 2012 Mini:
Corsair Vengeance Performance
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EXPNG5Y/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233587
Kingston HyperX Impact Black
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KQCOV5C/
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104476
It used to be that CL9 was a lot more expensive than CL11, but prices have gotten lower on CL9 in the last year, so it's an easier choice to make.
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Is DDR-L compatible with the Mac mini 6.2 (2012, i7, QuadCore)?
The Kingston HyperX Impact SO-DIMM Kit 16GB, DDR3L-1600, CL9-9-9 (HX316LS9IBK2/16) recommended here is obviously of that variety.
The information at Kingston.com is, that it supports 1.5V though.
The Kingston HyperX Impact SO-DIMM Kit 16GB, DDR3L-1600, CL9-9-9 (HX316LS9IBK2/16) recommended here is obviously of that variety.
The information at Kingston.com is, that it supports 1.5V though.
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I ordered two sets of 16GB Crucial RAM at the $74 price just now. One set for my 2012 Mac Mini and the other for my 2012 MBP. I will have them tomorrow.