Will this RAM be OK for the latest Mac Mini?

[deepakvrao]

http://www.flipkart.com/corsair-ddr...ew--&ref=f20ada38-c61e-49c8-ae4a-978f00ea65dc

Planning to put in 2 2GB modules.

Specs:


Specifications of Corsair DDR3 2 GB Laptop RAM (CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9)
GENERAL
Memory Type: 2 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM
Memory Standard: DDR3-1333/PC3-10600
Compatible Device: Laptop
Pins: 204-pin
Burst Length: 8
Error Check: Non-ECC
Buffered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Model ID: CMSO2GX3M1A1333C9
MEMORY
Memory Clock: 166 MHz
Technology: DDR3 SDRAM Memory
CAS Latency: 09-09-2009
POWER
Specified Voltage: 1.5 V

And what the Apple website say is required:

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

I really need some help here as I have no clue what the second part of what Apple says 'will not work' means.

Another one from Transcend and Kingston:

http://www.flipkart.com/transcend-j...ew--&ref=4e6ad171-9680-45ef-bc14-8c524c879c4b

http://www.flipkart.com/kingston-dd...ew--&ref=8cf340e2-d94b-46af-8e6b-b10a54afe037

Both say that they are for laptops. Would they fit the Mini? Would you guys recommend Corsair or Transcend, or Kingston?

 

[paulrbeers]

Any of those should work. Have you looked at the price difference of 4gb sticks for a total of 8gb? Not sure of your prices but here the difference is only about 50% more for 2x the ram. You could also buy 1 4gb stick and pair it with 1 1gb stick temporarily if cost is a factor.

 

[deepakvrao]

Thanks Paul. I had earlier thought of getting a 4gb, but forgot now when I was planning to order. Thanks for reminding me. I think I'll get a 4gb, and use 5gb total. It's on my Dads Mini, and his usage is pretty basic, so I doubt that he would need 8gb.

I can then put one GB in my daughters imac.

 

[someguy]

I am thinking of picking up a Mac mini next week. Swapping out RAM does not void its warranty?

EDIT: Nevermind, the answer was obvious after re-reading the Mac mini page on apple.com.

 

[deepakvrao]

Just put in a transcend 4GB stick, and it makes a HUGE difference.

Thanks guys.