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RAM Upgrade = Huge Improvement
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flopticalcube
macrumors G4
I'd like to know how you did that because the mini has not been able to take more than 2GB until 2007. In 2005, the limit was 1GB.
My mistake, it was a 2007 Mini
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/mac_mini/specs/mac-mini-core-2-duo-2.0-specs.html
Sorry if I offended you. 🙄
flopticalcube
macrumors G4
No offense, I just don't want people getting frustrated that they can't upgrade their old minis and pointing to this thread as a reason why. Misinformation does everyone a disservice.
Do you have a SSD drive in it? If not, you think the RAM upgrade was amazing, wait until you put a SSD drive in.
My 09 mac mini runs was well as my 10 Macbook. (both with SSD)
My 09 mac mini runs was well as my 10 Macbook. (both with SSD)
You can get 16GB 8x2 on Amazon for $55. There is really no reason not to do this easy upgrade.
Yes, SSD upgrades are even better than RAM upgrades but the cost and difficultly is higher.
Yes, SSD upgrades are even better than RAM upgrades but the cost and difficultly is higher.
No, the factory HHD is still in there. I've only had it for about two weeks.
I got the 4x2 for $20 shipped, that will be enough for now. No real plans to spend any more money on the Mac for now. I have a wedding to save for. 🙂
The reason you didn't see much difference going to 4GB is that the 2007 Mini can only use 3GB... the extra 1GB is essentially wasted.
Definite first upgrade
Hi all
I've had my mini mac for two days and whilst it's a huge improvement, and fairly steep learning curve moving from my Windows XP Shuttle, today has convinced me that I need to upgrade the RAM.
With iTunes, iPhoto, Safari and iCal open it was certainly slow and reminded me of the Windows experience I've left behind.
So I'm ordering this http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=0B81A84FA5CA7304 which should suffice as I'm not a power user and speed things along.
See how that does me - but I'm also itching to stick an SSD in there for the OS and apps. 😉
Hi all
I've had my mini mac for two days and whilst it's a huge improvement, and fairly steep learning curve moving from my Windows XP Shuttle, today has convinced me that I need to upgrade the RAM.
With iTunes, iPhoto, Safari and iCal open it was certainly slow and reminded me of the Windows experience I've left behind.
So I'm ordering this http://www.crucial.com/uk/store/mpartspecs.aspx?mtbpoid=0B81A84FA5CA7304 which should suffice as I'm not a power user and speed things along.
See how that does me - but I'm also itching to stick an SSD in there for the OS and apps. 😉
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I highly recommend the following books for Mac newbies. The "Missing Manual" will get you up and running quickly; you won't have to waste time asking questions on some forum... 😉 I've been using Macs since '95 and I always have a copy around...
The book for "switchers" has additional info about transferring files, etc. Be sure to check the table of contents to help you figure out which book would be most helpful. (Use the "search inside this book" link under the book illustration to access the table of contents.) I don't think that buying both books is necessary.
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I have upgraded my late 2009 mini from 2 to 8 gb, it was really amazing how much difference it made. I had almost given up on my beloved mini, but it was a bit like having a new computer. It is running really well now, and will be my 2nd Mac for some time to come.
Upgraded my 2011 i5 to 16GB and it has indeed been a great improvement. Easy upgrade that most users should make upon purchasing their minis.
throAU
macrumors G4
The general rule with RAM has been the same for years:
Buy as much as you can afford
With 16gb under a hundred bucks when purchased as 2x8 GB sticks for most portable/mini machines, that's currently the sweet spot for most in terms of $/gain.
But yes, the difference between 4 and 8 is massive.
Buy as much as you can afford
With 16gb under a hundred bucks when purchased as 2x8 GB sticks for most portable/mini machines, that's currently the sweet spot for most in terms of $/gain.
But yes, the difference between 4 and 8 is massive.
Nguyhen4wd
macrumors newbie
I Think the better option is upgrade up to 8 Gb, maybe if you put 16gb on it, probably doesn't use them completely.
The mhz matters? I want buy a 1600 mhz memory kit instead of 1333, the chipset will recognize the rest of mhz ?
The mhz matters? I want buy a 1600 mhz memory kit instead of 1333, the chipset will recognize the rest of mhz ?