It is one of four desktop computers in the current macintosh lineup, serving as an alternative to the allinone imac, and sits below the performance range imac pro and mac pro. Designed to be connected to the keyboard, mouse, and monitor of your choice, this diminutive powerhouse was first released in 2006 and debuted its fourth generation in late 2018. How to speed up your mac with a solid state ssd drive. Ssd needed for 2011 mac mini february 2015 forums cnet. Enhance your mac performance, monitor health and much more with the allnew trim enabler 4. The mac mini stylized with a lowercase mini is a desktop computer made by apple inc. The tools worked to take everything apart and get access to the bracket to install my ssd in the upper position. Install a second hard drive in your mid 2011 mac mini. Mac mini 20102011 mac pro 2012 youll find more details about the exact models on apples dedicated page, but the lists above will give you a general idea. Macmini5,3 server how to find model id upgrade options. Owc ssd upgrade bundle for 20122017 imacs, owc mercury electra 1. Feb 06, 2015 ssd needed for 2011 mac mini by mantoe feb 6, 2015 7. The 840 is now being phased out, but the streak of great drives continues with the 850. What type of hard drives or ssds do they each support.
Lacie little big disk ssd 240gb the lacie little big disk ssd is the second thunderboltbased storage device weve worked with and its quite different from the first one, the promise pegasus r6. Its possible to add two 2,5 ssds in a macmini server 2011 and in every macmini 2011 with an additional. Confirm that the memory listed matches the memory you installed. Sataiii provides faster throughput speed allowing ssds to excel. Rebooting off time machine time machine does not have a recovery partition, however you can use it to restore your mac or install a new macos. Nov 21, 2018 mac mini hard drive or ssd purchase options. Apple mac mini intel core i3 8gb memory 128gb solidstate. About the sd and sdxc card slot on your mac apple support.
A trim enabler for every macos all previous versions included when purchasing a trim enabler 4 license. Ssd needed for 2011 mac mini by mantoe feb 6, 2015 7. To allow it to boot quicker and run more quickly and quietly most of the time im thinking of adding an ssd drive. Drive thats on the top when the mini is turned upside down to open it. New mac minis deliver serious performance macworld. Apr 10, 2020 the t2 chip first included in the imac pro and macbook pro has been built into the mac mini for unparalleled security. For users looking to upgrade their 2011 mac mini as much as possible, replacing the internal hdd with a ssd looks to be a good albeit not cheap first step. Apple mac mini mc815lla desktop old versioncapex mac mini core i5 2. How to speed up mac mini with ssd hard drive media. Before beginning any work on your imac unplug the computer and press and hold the power button for ten seconds to discharge the power supplys capacitors. Owc ssds turn the 2011 mac mini into a powerhouse macrumors. Mar 26, 2015 before beginning any work on your imac unplug the computer and press and hold the power button for ten seconds to discharge the power supplys capacitors. How to install a second drive in a 20112012 mac mini with owcs.
The move to a pcie solid state drive ssd for storage doesnt just make the mac mini faster. Mac desktops use the pcie bus to communicate with the sd card slot. Mac mini mid 2011 with core i5 processors come with os x lion. Mac mini features the apple t2 security chip secondgeneration custom mac silicon designed by apple to make mac mini even more secure. Replacing a macs 500gb or 1tb hard drive with a samesized ssd required. Check the packaging that came with your sd media to determine the maximum transfer rate that your specific card uses. Mac mini intel core i5 or intel core i7 used in this series kingston hyperx 16gb ram kit kingston hyperx 240gb 3k ssd kingston ssdnow v300 120gb ssd. To remove the logic board, the two cylindrical rods of the mac mini logic board removal tool must be inserted into the. Packing power in a small package with the mac mini. If youre looking for something basic and dont have any heavy user requirements, the mac mini is a pretty nice entry level desktop replacement. In this case the ssd choice is for a pcie style ssd drive. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup.
The t2 chip first included in the imac pro and macbook pro has been built into the mac mini for unparalleled security. Regular mid2010 aluminum unibody mac mini models, which have optical drives, support a single 2. However, it always is best to buy from a trusted company with mac knowledge for the most troublefree experience. May 08, 2012 the 2011 imacs provide the capability to use solid state drives ssd.
They are a hackers delight, in the true sense of the word. Nov 14, 2011 my old mac mini mid 2009 model has started to feel sluggish in the past months, so i decided to speed it up by installing a ocz solid state drive ssd. Running out of storage space in your mac mini or looking to improve performance with an owc ssd. In my case it was a mac mini late 2012 model, with the original drive being in the lower position ie.
Get everything you need to upgrade your 2011 mac mini ssd for a total system performance and capacity boost. The 2011 imacs provide the capability to use solid state drives ssd. In theory, just about any hard drive or ssd that meets the minimum requirements should work in the mac mini. The ssd i chose has firewire 800 to provide a fastenough connection to my mac mini, plus usb 3. The 2011 and 2012 non server mac mini models mac minis can have a. The apple mac mini has a loyal fan group around the world. Learn how to remove or install memory into your mac mini computer. It is well known fact that ssd drive will significantly improve your systems performance, but i was still blown away with the results after i took my new hard drive for a test drive. The t2 includes an ssd controller with onthefly data encryption, hevc video. How to upgrade your mac mini with an ssd 2019 updated. The 2011 mac mini only has the choice of using sata iii drives and this applies whether you use traditional hard drives or ssd drives. Aug 03, 2011 for users looking to upgrade their 2011 mac mini as much as possible, replacing the internal hdd with a ssd looks to be a good albeit not cheap first step. May 18, 2017 the 2011 mac mini only has the choice of using sata iii drives and this applies whether you use traditional hard drives or ssd drives.
Owc mac mini 201120 2nd hdssd flex cable apple4you. The 2012 model of the mac mini quadcore has a removable discshaped panel on the bottom, which allows for easy access to upgradeable components, such as ram. Testing conducted by apple in october 2018 using preproduction 3. If the new mac mini multicore scores are between about 3 and 5 times higher than the 2012 mac mini 2.
Attach the cable included in the kit to your second hard drive. So if youre looking to breath life into a mac mini, and ssd upgrade is not too hard and not too. Jan 17, 2019 mac notebooks use the usb bus to communicate with the sd card slot. Answer i own the same late model 2012 mac mini, i5 2. Upgrade or install memory in your mac mini apple support. Apple mac mini mid 2011 intel core i58gb ram500gb ssd.
It means that it runs cooler and quieter as well essential for a small formfactor pc. If youre not sure which aluminum mac mini model you have, the. A12 mc8ba mid 2011 powered by a quadcore intel core i5 processor, the apple mc8ba wifienabled desktop computer affords enhanced operational performance. Your mac mini comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a oneyear limited warranty. Owcs stepbystep videos of how to install memory and a hard drive in the apple mac mini mid 2011 with model id. All of our mac mini 2011 are running with ssd and 16 gb ram. Mac mini mid 2011 ssd dual drive installation crucial. There is a power supply within the unit, so the power cord is simple and does not require a bulky brick supply used with earlier models. Replace hdd with ssd, will any ssd work mac mini mid 2011. Excellent working condition, some sign of previous use monitor. If you cant get the z400s to work youll need to get different drives or accept the fact youll only get sata i performance in this series of mac mini. I then tried to update the firmware in a windows machine no osx support here, but samsung magician said it was an unsupported samsung ssd. How to add a fast new ssd to your old mac or macbook for. Vind mac mini 2011 in desktops apple op marktplaats.
From my experience, 2010 and 2011 would need fixes either soft wares or hard ware modification that i used inline thermal sensor from ifixit. Apple mac mini mc815lla july, 2011 for sale online ebay. Shop apple mac mini intel core i3 8gb memory 128gb solidstate drive space gray at best buy. Looking to upgrade a 2011 mac mini ive just been given. I personally think it performs better when used as a media server.
My old mac mini mid 2009 model has started to feel sluggish in the past months, so i decided to speed it up by installing a ocz solid state drive ssd. This guide illustrates the steps to add an ssd drive to your 2011 imac. The t2 security chip consolidates several controllers into one, and includes a secure enclave coprocessor that provides the foundation for encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities. The mac mini is a small desktop computer from apple that packs a big punch. How to install a second drive in a 20112012 mac mini with owcs data doubler. I just sat the ssd drive in and added a bit of gaffe tape but there are some great adapters out there eg angelbird ssd adapter. I was running mojave and catalina in vmware fusion on my macbook pro 2011 with high sierra one of our mac mini server 2011 is running vmware esxi so we use a macos guest remotely. If you really want an ultimate setup, a 2012 mac mini can handle a 1tb ssd and a 2tb hdd together. If you install the wrong macos on your new ssd, the ssd must be erased using disk utility, and then the mac can be restored from time machine.
How to speed up mac mini with ssd hard drive media experience. For a mac pro it simply connects into the spare optical bay slot no adapters needed, a 30 second operation see how here. Apple mac mini desktop intel core i7 16gb memory 256gb solid state drive space gray. Plug the macos usb installer included in all kits into mac mini and restart your mac. While the 2010 mac mini limits you to firewire 800 or usb 2. Whatever your use of the mac mini, be it media server or desktop computer, the one upgrade that will make the biggest impact is a ssd. The ultimate guide to help you upgrade your mac mini with an ssd, now 2019. The latest version of the mac mini, officially called the mac mini mid 2011 and released along with mac os x 10. I would compare it to a 1011 macbook pro with an ssd in terms of computing power.
Rebooting off time machine time machine does not have a recovery partition, however you can. While the fixit kit and instruction set is wonderful, my mac mini did not recognize the samsung 830 ssd 512gb i threw at it. Apple imac 27inch mid 2011 a12 27inch ledbacklit display with ips technology 2560 by 1440 resolution intel core i5 2nd gen 3. How to add a fast new ssd to your old mac or macbook for only. Although apple offers an ssd option when purchasing an imac, it comes at a huge cost.