Mac mini (Mid 2011): Memory specifications and upgrades

Summary

Learn which kinds of memory to use with your Mac mini (Mid 2011).

Mac mini (Mid 2011) computers have two internal memory slots. These slots accept a standard PC3-10600 DDR3 204-pin SO-DIMMs (Small Outline DIMM) with the following specifications:

  • PC3-10600 DDR3 
  • Unbuffered
  • Non-parity
  • 204-pin module
  • 1333 MHz

You can use RAM module sizes of 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB in each slot.

DIMMs with the following features will not work with these Mac mini models:

  • Registers or buffers
  • PLLs
  • ECC
  • Parity
  • EDO RAM

Additional Information

Learn about upgrading your Mac mini (Mid 2011) memory.

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