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can i use this RAM to upgrade a new mac mini?

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kjay80

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http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-DDR3-...A1333C9/dp/tech-data/B002YUF8ZG/ref=de_a_smtd

Product Features
Ultra Stable Laptop Memory from Corsair - the Leader in Performance Memory Solutions
Designed for current generation notebooks, mini-PCs and netbooks
Microsoft® Windows® Vista? and Windows® 7 operating systems
8GB (2 X 4GB) DDR3 Laptop Memory Kit - 1333MHz Unbuffered CL 9 SODIMM Memory 9-9-9-24 1.5V
Lifetime Warranty
Technical Details
Model: CMSO8GX3M2A1333C9
Item Package Quantity: 1
Hardware Platform: PC
RAM Memory Technology: DRAM, DDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor: SO DIMM 204-pin
Memory Storage Capacity: 8.0 GB
Memory Speed: 1333 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance: PC3-10600
Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty

And it's only $44.99 after rebate!!!
 
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one more question about the base model mac mini($599),
according to crucial, it says a maximum of 2GB per slot, which is a total 4GB only!!!
is this true?
 
The guy on the SSD thread confirmed it works. One guy got a bad stick.
 
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works fine in my i7 mini server. getting them out of the packaging without breaking them was tough though. passed all Rember tests after installing.
 
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When you bump up the RAM in the base mini, the HD3000 shared memory goes from 288MB to 512MB. I think that can only be a good thing!
 
BeatCrazy said:
When you bump up the RAM in the base mini, the HD3000 shared memory goes from 288MB to 512MB. I think that can only be a good thing!
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It can also bump the GPU performance of the 3000 above the ATI GPU in applications where amount of VRAM is key - see Barefeats testing...
 
Jimmdean said:
It can also bump the GPU performance of the 3000 above the ATI GPU in applications where amount of VRAM is key - see Barefeats testing...
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Interesting. What real-world applications rely on lots of VRAM?

I'm not a gamer (at all!).

EDIT: Oh I see VRAM is the same as RAM designation for video cards. And I understand you'll need more VRAM for higher pixel-count displays. I guess this would help in a Thunderbolt display with 2560-by-1440 res.
 
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Motion is probably the best example, although that hardly means this is a recommended machine for that - it just shows that the $200 premium for a discrete GPU may lean more towards profitability than any kind of real-word performance gains across the board. gaming would be the exception, but then again this isn't exactly the recommended machine for that either.
 
Evostar* said:
installed some kingston 1600 in mine. not sure if it does it any justice. but it seems to be recognised.
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Interesting that the mini lets your RAM run at 1600. I would have thought it would have clocked down to 1333Mhz, even though it's rated higher.
 
I purchased the exact RAM for my new 2011 mini. It worked initially however quickly started causing random kernel panics and eventually a total system shut down - which would not reboot - only repeat strings of 3 beeps.

I got the stock RAM back in and everything's fine. I'm gonna give Corsair one more chance & try a replacement. If that bugs up too, I'm gonna try a different OEM.

Just my experience/$.02
 
A.C said:
I purchased the exact RAM for my new 2011 mini. It worked initially however quickly started causing random kernel panics and eventually a total system shut down - which would not reboot - only repeat strings of 3 beeps.

I got the stock RAM back in and everything's fine. I'm gonna give Corsair one more chance & try a replacement. If that bugs up too, I'm gonna try a different OEM.

Just my experience/$.02
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How long did it work for before it started giving you issues?

I just put it into my mini and so far so good. Recognized 8gb right away.

It was enticing because it was $54.99 with free shipping from Amazon and also there is a $10 mail in rebate on this RAM. Hope I didn't make a mistake.

I always thought of Corsair as a good name brand RAM, why is it giving people issues?
 
Bought the 8gb kit G-Skill from New Egg for our 2011 - 2.3......Installed today and tested with Rember. All tests passed and so far so good!

According to iStat the exhaust fan did hit 5400rpm and the CPU was at 67c when I heard the fan roaring, during the Rember tests. Mini sounded like it was about to hover off the desk. lol

BTW....Vram on the HD3000 did bump up to 512mb with the ram upgrade as BeatCrazy mentioned.
 
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