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Morning, everyone!
I just purchased a Mac Mini, late 2012 model and am looking to make some upgrades to it.
I don't want to break the bank, but I also want to make wise choices. What do you guys suggest? Here are the specs:
I know I need/should upgrade the RAM to the 16 MB. What brands do you suggest? I will be using this primarily for streaming netflix, running plex and downloading with SABNZB, etc.
Thank you in advance for your tips! I am so excited about this purchase, I've been trying to find a quad core for a reasonable price since the new ones are only dual cores and no longer upgradeable.
I just purchased a Mac Mini, late 2012 model and am looking to make some upgrades to it.
I don't want to break the bank, but I also want to make wise choices. What do you guys suggest? Here are the specs:
Product Information
Designed to deliver sheer performance, the feature-rich Apple Mac Mini MD388LL/A desktop helps you improve your efficiency. Driven by the powerful Intel Core i7 quad core 2.3 GHz using Turbo Boost technology and 4 GB DDR3 RAM, the Apple Mac Mini MD388LL/A desktop ensures smoother processing and faster computing. Integrated with the Intel HD Graphics 4000 card, this Mac Mini desktop renders graphics and videos without disruptions. Boasting support for Thunderbolt, this desktop lets you use peripherals, which optimize the performance of your system. Available with a massive 1 TB HDD, this Mac Mini desktop allows you to store a huge amount of data and media on it. Functioning on OS X Mountain Lion, this Ethernet and Wi-Fi-enabled desktop offers office applications and uninterrupted connectivity, thereby maximizing your productivity. Smart, compact, and reliable, the Apple Mac Mini MD388LL/A desktop is just perfect for your workstation.
Product Identifiers
Brand Apple
Product Family Mac Mini
UPC 885909546848
Processor
Processor Type Intel Intel Core i7 3rd Gen.
Processor Speed 2.30 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Motherboard
Video Output Interface USB
Motherboard I/O Ports FireWire (IEEE1394b) x 1, HDMI x 1, RJ45 Lan Port x 1, USB 2.0 x 4
Technical Features
Expansion Slots SDXC card
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 1.02 TB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA III
Memory
RAM Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Installed RAM 4 GB
RAM Max Supported Size 16 GB
RAM Memory Slots Qunatity 2 x SODIMM
Installed Cache Memory 3 MB
Video
On Board Graphic Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000
Video Outputs DVI x 1
Audio
Audio Input Line In (3.5mm), Microphone, Stereo Input Jack
Audio Output Analog Audio, Headphone, Line out, Speakers
Networking
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Networking Type Bluetooth, Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card, Integrated Wireless LAN
Miscellaneous
Form Factor Desktop Slimline
Release Date October, 2012
Other Features 64bit Ready
Designed to deliver sheer performance, the feature-rich Apple Mac Mini MD388LL/A desktop helps you improve your efficiency. Driven by the powerful Intel Core i7 quad core 2.3 GHz using Turbo Boost technology and 4 GB DDR3 RAM, the Apple Mac Mini MD388LL/A desktop ensures smoother processing and faster computing. Integrated with the Intel HD Graphics 4000 card, this Mac Mini desktop renders graphics and videos without disruptions. Boasting support for Thunderbolt, this desktop lets you use peripherals, which optimize the performance of your system. Available with a massive 1 TB HDD, this Mac Mini desktop allows you to store a huge amount of data and media on it. Functioning on OS X Mountain Lion, this Ethernet and Wi-Fi-enabled desktop offers office applications and uninterrupted connectivity, thereby maximizing your productivity. Smart, compact, and reliable, the Apple Mac Mini MD388LL/A desktop is just perfect for your workstation.
Product Identifiers
Brand Apple
Product Family Mac Mini
UPC 885909546848
Processor
Processor Type Intel Intel Core i7 3rd Gen.
Processor Speed 2.30 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core
Motherboard
Video Output Interface USB
Motherboard I/O Ports FireWire (IEEE1394b) x 1, HDMI x 1, RJ45 Lan Port x 1, USB 2.0 x 4
Technical Features
Expansion Slots SDXC card
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 1.02 TB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA III
Memory
RAM Technology DDR3 SDRAM
Installed RAM 4 GB
RAM Max Supported Size 16 GB
RAM Memory Slots Qunatity 2 x SODIMM
Installed Cache Memory 3 MB
Video
On Board Graphic Processor Intel HD Graphics 4000
Video Outputs DVI x 1
Audio
Audio Input Line In (3.5mm), Microphone, Stereo Input Jack
Audio Output Analog Audio, Headphone, Line out, Speakers
Networking
Data Link Protocol Bluetooth, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Networking Type Bluetooth, Integrated 10/100/1000 Network Card, Integrated Wireless LAN
Miscellaneous
Form Factor Desktop Slimline
Release Date October, 2012
Other Features 64bit Ready
I know I need/should upgrade the RAM to the 16 MB. What brands do you suggest? I will be using this primarily for streaming netflix, running plex and downloading with SABNZB, etc.
Thank you in advance for your tips! I am so excited about this purchase, I've been trying to find a quad core for a reasonable price since the new ones are only dual cores and no longer upgradeable.