Hi, If I were doing it, I would max out the RAM at 16 Gb. The cost of that RAM is relatively inexpensive and RAM is one thing you will notice if you run a lot of apps. The Apple specs say they only support 8G because at the time of the release, I think there were only 4Gb modules that fit it. The architecture of the machine can handle 16 without any worries.
I think your model is the first Mini that supported the metal door on the bottom to swap in RAM. (I have the late 2009, which is a pain to do any upgrades). So, do look at the instructions on both otherworldcomputing.com and ifixit.com. If you have sighted assistance, the directions at ifixit.com are top notch. OWC has a video, but the pictures at iFixit.com are very very clear. And that Mini will last you a long time. I have even looked to purchase the 4,1 used, and it's hard to find because it's a workhorse. Best of luck. --k Faith doesn't give you the answers, it merely stops you from asking the questions. On Apr 7, 2014, at 10:20 PM, Kristeen Hughes <khwi...@gmail.com> wrote: > Thank you so much for this note. It was very helpful. I wrote it wrong, it > was not an A as you knew already. Again thank you for being so very precise > and sharing the knowledge with me. > > So it will not hurt it to support 16 gig? Wold it be any better to just do > eight? I do love this model as it does still have a C/DVD drive in it. > > Kristeen > > On Apr 7, 2014, at 9:47 PM, Kayaker <sea...@me.com> wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> Looks like the responses you got were superficial so far. I'm assuming you >> mean your Mac Mini has a model identifier of 4,1 and not "a", there is no >> such thing as an a. This would make it an early 2010 MacMin, and what I >> consider the best Mac Mini out there. It still can run snow leopard and >> still has a CD/DVD drive. This Mini officially supports 8Gig of ram, but can >> actually support 16 gig. >> >> This Mini takes 204 Pin PC3-8500 1066Mhz DDR3 SO-DIMMs. That said, you can >> easily find these online at any memory dealer. >> >> That said, I personally only suggest using www.ramjet.com or >> www.otherworldcomputing.com because they specifically provide RAM that meets >> Apple's tech specs. And yes, there have been people that get burned by using >> cheaper RAM from amazon or new egg, and their computer failed to boot up >> after a software update. RamJet and OWC will stand by their RAM for your Mac >> in case of any issues. >> >> Both sites provide a nice form where you can pick the model of your Mac and >> be certain to get the right RAM>. Or, just call them to avoid any problems. >> >> Good luck. >> >> >> --k >> >> Faith doesn't give you the answers, it merely stops you from asking the >> questions. >> >> On Apr 5, 2014, at 1:08 PM, Kristeen Hughes <khwi...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> My Mini is a 4,a and it curently has 2 slots with a 2 gig in each slot. I >>> am wondering how to upgrade it. Can I put two 8 GB in? What am I looking >>> for as far as gigahertz? When I look at my system information it says 1067. >>> I don't see that number available and I'm wondering if that number can be >>> different and if that is still okay. >>> >>> Kristeen >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
