Fastest Mac Mini in the World! [Part 3]
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In this installment of the Fastest Mac Mini in the World series, the host demonstrates a straightforward RAM upgrade on the 2011 Mac Mini to reach a total of 16 GB. The process requires no tools for the RAM swap, as the back of the Mac Mini opens easily and the two existing 2 GB modules are unseated by releasing metal brackets. A 16 GB DDR3 RAM kit rated at 1333 MHz, purchased from Other World Computing, is installed by seating the new DIMMs into the empty slots and clicking them into place. After reassembling the back cover, the Mac is booted into Lion and checked via the About This Mac panel to confirm the system now reports 16 GB of memory. The video also highlights how to verify both RAM sticks are functioning by inspecting the Memory tab, which shows the 1333 MHz RAM in action. Overall, the upgrade is framed as quick and easy, with a forthcoming follow-up video promised to explore the performance benefits in more depth while the host signs off encouraging viewers to like the video if they want to see the next part sooner.
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Questions answered
- What RAM is installed in this upgrade and what capacity does the Mac Mini report afterward?
- The upgrade uses 16 GB of DDR3 RAM at 1333 MHz, and the Mac Mini reports a total of 16 GB of memory after installation.
- Is any special tooling required to perform the RAM upgrade on the 2011 Mac Mini?
- No tools are required for this RAM upgrade; the back cover is removed and RAM modules are swapped by hand.