This was a great purchase that should last a long time. Other than that, the machine is incredibly compact, solidly built and a welcome upgrade over my late 2006 mo del (which coincidentally has been upgraded to specs surpassing a 2009 model). Buying options 1600MHz DDR3 PC4-12800 - Maximum 16GB supported. I just bought this for my late 2012 Mac Mini Crucial 16GB Kit (8GBx2) DDR3/DDR3L 1600 MHz (PC3-12800) CL11 SODIMM 204-Pin 1.35V/1.5V Memory for Mac CT2C8G3S160BM at Works great and didnt cost an arm and a leg. Backed by an OWC Limited Lifetime Warranty. The bump up to 16GB of RAM also ensures my programs won't crap out and die on me when I'm in the middle of recording or editing. DDR3 Upgrade for the Apple Mac mini (Late 2012) Desktop/PC 16GB kit (8GBx2), 204-pin SODIMM, DDR3 PC3-12800 memory module. All installed memory should be the same speed for best performance. With an SSD drive and a hybrid 1TB fusion drive installed, not only do I get quick speeds in loading applications and writing data, but also increased reliability and storage through two drives instead of the single, mechanical drive that was pre-installed. Although this doesn't have the latest and greatest hardware, the RAM and hardrive are upgradable which make a big difference in building a machine capable of handling the rigors of a home studio. One of the last Mac Mini models offered by Apple that doesn't solder every component to the motherboard. For a late-2012 Mac mini, see According to them, this Mac can go up to 16GB (2 SO-DIMMs of 8GB each).

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