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The unofficial maximum is 16gb. Apple's information from 2011 states the maximum is actually only 8gb, this is incorrect.
The MacmMini has 2 slots and at the time of release the maximum RAM available was 2x4gb, 8gb in total.
However the 8gb modules were released after the Mac mini was and subsequently have been tested extensively in this model have been verified as fully compatible.
Apple never retroactively updates their upgrade information, hence their continuing adherence to the 8gb maximum literature which is now outdated and incorrect.
Your 2011 Mac mini (model indentifers 5,1 5,2 and 5,3) can definitely take 16gb in total RAM.
The unofficial maximum is 16gb. Apple's information from 2011 states the maximum is actually only 8gb, this is incorrect.
The MacmMini has 2 slots and at the time of release the maximum RAM available was 2x4gb, 8gb in total.
However the 8gb modules were released after the Mac mini was and subsequently have been tested extensively in this model have been verified as fully compatible.
Apple never retroactively updates their upgrade information, hence their continuing adherence to the 8gb maximum literature which is now outdated and incorrect.
Your 2011 Mac mini (model indentifer 4,1) can definitely take 16gb in total RAM.
This is one of our most frequently asked questions.
Yes, you can install RAM in any Mac Mini singularly or in pairs. The memory modules will work mixed or one at a time.
There is a slight performance increase installing RAM in matched pairs, maybe 1% speed increase. You get a bigger boost in speed by installing more ram. What we mean by that is if your model can use 8GB modules then you have a choice of installing a 8GB kit (two 4GBs) or an 8GB module with the exisiting 2GB (for example). Your mac will perform better having 8GB + 2GB = 10GB of ram than a small speed boost installing matched 4GB modules (8GB).
The other advantage of installing one high capcity module is you do not have to remove the 8GB kit to install more ram, you can replace the last small capacity module later with a high capacity modules.
