Mac OS X adjusts the amount of memory as the application requires more or less space. However, you do need to set an application's memory size if you are running an application in Mac OS X's Classic environment. May 12, 2015  In PC I can use BIOS setup to set memory limit for the whole computer. I wonder if Mac has similar feature. I'd like to use this Mac for some more time before I buy a new one. I already tried some.

Mac Specs > By Capability > Actual Maximum RAM > Mac mini Models

The actual maximum RAM of eachMac mini is listed below along with its compatible RAM type, default amount of RAM pre-installed, common identifiers suitable to identify a Mac mini in order to determine its RAM capacity, and more.

If you are not sure which Mac mini you have, and the Model Identifier and EMC Number below are not sufficient for identification, you also may look it up with other identifiers -- including its Serial Number -- with EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Lookup feature and the EveryMac app. If you need more help, refer to Mac Identification.

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Click the triangle to the left of a system to open 'Quick Specs' -- the two most relevant identifiers for RAM capacity, full RAM details and links to buy compatible RAM from site sponsors -- and click on the name or image for complete specifications.

Asterisks indicate important details (such as a different 'official' maximum RAM capacity listed within 'Quick Specs' or other details on the complete specs page).

Note that the 'Late 2014' Mac mini models cannot have the RAM upgraded at all after purchase.

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Mac Specs > By Capability > Actual Maximum RAM

The actual maximum RAM of all G3 and later Macs are organized below by category.

Some Macs only can use the 'official' maximum RAM as specified by Apple, others actually can use more RAM, and still others have soldered RAM and cannot be upgraded at all after initial system purchase. This section makes differentation easy.

In general, as long as you purchase RAM from a vendor that has tested its RAM with your particular type of Mac, the actual maximum amount of RAM should operate stably but be sure to also read the complete specs page for a specific Mac as some actual maximum RAM numbers are dependent on OS version, firmware, or other details.

Be sure to also see EveryMac.com's Mac Upgrades FAQs section for instructional Q&As to upgrade the RAM and other parts in your Mac.

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Please note that the thumbnail images merely show one of the more representative Macs in a category. Many series also include other models with different designs.

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