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RAM type for Mac mini question
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<blockquote data-quote="davemanster" data-source="post: 835177" data-attributes="member: 97751"><p>Greetings!</p><p></p><p>I have finally decided I want to experiment with the mac world! Like most people, I am going to see how I like a mac using a Mac mini. However, I am a broke college student so I am attempting to circumvent all unnecessary expenses. I am going to purchase a Mac Mini with the minimum available specifications, then upgrade it myself. I am very confident I am skilled enough to do so and I have read a few tutorials on how it's done. Now on to my question....</p><p></p><p>Will any RAM work as long as it is DDR3 1066 SO-DIMM? It used to be, as far as I know, that Apple was pretty proprietary with their hardware. Is that still the case? I also plan on putting a 7200 RPM HDD in there as well, but I am fairly certain that that should be interchangeable. </p><p></p><p>Here is the exact link to the memory I am planning on buying.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148191" target="_blank">]Newegg.com - Suggested Products</a></p><p></p><p>It should also run duel channel, right?</p><p></p><p>Also, I will be using this with a KVM switch. The DVI KVM switches break the wallet compared to VGA KVM switches. So, I have decided to buy a VGA KVM switch. What concerns me is the mini DVI port on the mini. I have a DVI to VGA adapter but that would mean it would be setup as follows:</p><p></p><p>Mini DVI to DVI adapter (comes with mini) -> DVI to VGA adapter (have one laying around from my video card purchase last winter) -> KVM Switch -> Monitor.</p><p>Will I have any problems with 2 adapters + KVM switch on there?</p><p></p><p>Is there any advice you can give to me about possibly switching to mac? Any advice about the mini or facts I may have over looked?</p><p></p><p>I appreciate all your time in answering my questions!!</p><p>Thank you!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="davemanster, post: 835177, member: 97751"] Greetings! I have finally decided I want to experiment with the mac world! Like most people, I am going to see how I like a mac using a Mac mini. However, I am a broke college student so I am attempting to circumvent all unnecessary expenses. I am going to purchase a Mac Mini with the minimum available specifications, then upgrade it myself. I am very confident I am skilled enough to do so and I have read a few tutorials on how it's done. Now on to my question.... Will any RAM work as long as it is DDR3 1066 SO-DIMM? It used to be, as far as I know, that Apple was pretty proprietary with their hardware. Is that still the case? I also plan on putting a 7200 RPM HDD in there as well, but I am fairly certain that that should be interchangeable. Here is the exact link to the memory I am planning on buying. [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148191]]Newegg.com - Suggested Products[/url] It should also run duel channel, right? Also, I will be using this with a KVM switch. The DVI KVM switches break the wallet compared to VGA KVM switches. So, I have decided to buy a VGA KVM switch. What concerns me is the mini DVI port on the mini. I have a DVI to VGA adapter but that would mean it would be setup as follows: Mini DVI to DVI adapter (comes with mini) -> DVI to VGA adapter (have one laying around from my video card purchase last winter) -> KVM Switch -> Monitor. Will I have any problems with 2 adapters + KVM switch on there? Is there any advice you can give to me about possibly switching to mac? Any advice about the mini or facts I may have over looked? I appreciate all your time in answering my questions!! Thank you! [/QUOTE]
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