Comments on: Still in testing, but 8GB may work in Mac mini too!

By: OWC Grant

OWC Grant — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:18:30 +0000

Hi Brandon…believe this is the install video you need:

http://eshop.macsales.com/installvideos/mac_mini_2009_mem/

I see that it’s ranked as an Advanced skill level and that we recommend professional assistance. I’d suggest watching the video with your father and determine if you both have the skills and tools to do the install. Most of the time…a lot of time and patience can overcome a lot of challenges.

By: OWC Chris S.

OWC Chris S. — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:56:36 +0000

Actually, with the 2009 Mac mini, the toghest part is opening the case. You said you watched our video and it didn't seem that bad and that your concerns were over static electricity. The things you mentioned all help reduce the amount of static electricity generated, though you should still make sure that you discharge any static from yourself before performing the installation. I recommend you read OWC Michael's article on static electricity and follow the advice there.

By: Brandon

Brandon — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:05:21 +0000

Hey,
I ordered the 8GB of RAM for my Late 2009 Mac Mini 3,1 from OWC. Still waiting for it to come, but wondering whether I should get a local computer dealer to install it for me or have my more technical/mechanically skilled father to help me. I have watched the video for installing it and it doesnt seem that complicated. I am just afraid of static electricity, which someone warned me about. Would working on a wooden table with a hardwood floor underneath and not wearing any socks or wool sweaters help?
Thanks

By: OWC Chris S.

OWC Chris S. — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:33:02 +0000

To see what benefits adding memory to your Mac mini will get you, you may want to check out our Memory Benchmark page. While it may not be the same game, the HALO results may prove helpful.

As for how much memory to buy, I will give you the same answer I always give: Buy as much as you can reasonably afford.

Memory is still – dollar for dollar – the best overall system upgrade you can buy.

By: Ingmar

Ingmar — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:44:07 +0000

Hi,

I was wondering. I have a Mac Mini, early 2009, 2.0 ghz model with 1GB. I’m still running OS X which I’m planning to upgrade to Snow Leopard. I also want to upgrade the memory but I’m not sure how much. 4GB seems enough, but I don’t know what I’d gain if I’d choose 8GB. I mainly use it to play a popular MMORPG, but at 1GB it is slow a lot of the time. I’d like to know what everyone here thinks about this and what would be best.

By: OWC Michael

OWC Michael — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:07:05 +0000

The model identifier of the machines we're testing is macmini3,1. The macmini2,1 and macmini1,1 have hardware limitations that keep their maximum installed RAM at 3.0GB and 2.0GB respectively.

By: Andre

Andre — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:55:59 +0000

Are you saying more than 2GB in the 1.66 CD as well?
That would be fantastic.
I was just about to upgrade the hd, but now I will wait to hear what you guys have to say. No need to open the mini twice.
Crossing my fingers

By: OWC Grant

OWC Grant — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:35:43 +0000

Hi Sylvain and thanks for stopping by!

The way to get 8GB total is with our 4GB Kit (2 x 2GB) http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Other%20World%20Computing/8566DDR3S4GP/

you add that to the factory 4GB (2 x 2GB) in the two open slots and viola…8GB! and at only $87.99

and I should note that I’m referring to the iMac here…don’t want to confuse anyone as question and reply is in a Mac mini upgrade post….

By: Sylvain Lemire

Sylvain Lemire — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:44:46 +0000

I’ve just looked at your new offering for memory upgrades for the iMac (October 2009 models) and I am surprised that the only configuration you offer for 8 GB is 2 x 4GB and not 4 x 2GB which would be cheaper I think. The new iMacs have 4 memory slots, why not use them all for a cheaper upgrade?

By: MacRat

MacRat — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:57:07 +0000

This would be sweet!! :-)