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Apple Mac mini:

8GB Memory | 500GB Solid-State Drive

2.6GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 Processor

Late 2012

Used, Very Good condition
System Configuration:
  • Memory:
    • 8GB PC12800 1600 MHz DDR3
  • Storage:
    • 500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G Solid-State Drive
  • Networking:
    • Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
    • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
    • Built-in Bluetooth 4.0
    • 1 x Thunderbolt Port
  • Video:
    • Intel HD Graphics 4000 with 1GB VRAM
  • Pre-Loaded/Licensed Software:
    • Supports up to macOS 10.15.6 Catalina
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Powered by a 2.6GHz Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge Processor (4 Total Cores)
Talk about oomph. This baby has some power and then some. More processor cores equals more tasks and projects you can do at once. And with a Turbo Boost up to 3.6, you will definitely have enough power for years to come without feeling like your processors are holding you back.
8GB of Memory
This Mac mini is champing at the bit to get to work. With 8GB of memory you can multi-task with efficiency and experience less lag time with launching and saving applications. If you need more memory, you can expand to 16.0 GB with this model Mac mini.
500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD
OWC has elevated the performance and expanded the storage of this machine by adding a 500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G SSD. OWC's Electra 6G SSD offers higher speed than the original factory SSD and is designed in the USA.
Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Networking
This Mac mini, in addition to the one RJ-45 port that supports 10/100/1000BASE-T networks, also has a Bluetooth 4.0 and 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi card installed. So you're covered for all your wired and wireless connection needs.
Apple Model Numbers: MD388CT/A

Includes

  • Apple Mac mini (Late 2012)
  • Power cord
  • Supports up to macOS 10.15.6 Catalina
Keyboard and mouse not included

Machine Specifications*

Apple Mac mini
(Late 2012)
Model ID: Macmini6,2 View how to find model ID
Supports macOS 10.8.1 Mountain Lion* through 10.15.6 Catalina. This Mac will come pre-installed with macOS 10.8.1 Mountain Lion or later, and free updates are available from Apple up to the latest supported version.

(*) Oldest supported OS can vary depending on the exact date of manufacture, and may differ from what is shown.

Processor

  • Processor Type
    • 2.6GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 "Ivy Bridge" processor
  • Turbo Boost
    • Up to 3.6GHz
  • Cache
    • 6MB On-chip Shared L3 Cache
  • Supports Hyper Threading
    • Yes

Memory

  • Memory (RAM)
    • 8GB installed
    • Supports up to 16.0 GB
    • 1600 MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM PC12800 204 Pin memory
    • 2 total memory slots

Internal Storage

  • Bus Type
    • SATA 6.0Gb/s Hard Drive Bus
  • Drive Bay
    • One 2.5-inch Drive Bay
  • Bay 1
    • 500GB OWC Mercury Electra 6G Solid-State Drive

External Connectivity

  • Ports
    • (4) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
    • (1) Thunderbolt port (10Gb/s)
    • (1) FireWire 800 port
    • (1) HDMI Port
    • Audio line in minijack (digital/analog)
    • Audio line out/headphone 3.5mm minijack (digital/analog)
    • 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
    • (1) SDXC card slot

Power

  • Power Supply
    • 85W Power Supply
  • Line Voltage
    • 100-240V AC
  • Frequency
    • 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase

Network

  • Bluetooth
    • Built-in Bluetooth 4.0
  • Ethernet
    • Built-in 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
    • Built-in 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi

Audio

  • Speakers
    • Built-in speaker
  • Microphone
    • N/A
  • Headset Support
    • Support for Apple Earphones with Mic
  • Note
    • HDMI port supports multichannel audio output

Graphics / Video

  • Graphics Processor
    • Intel HD Graphics 4000 with 1GB shared system memory
  • Details
    • Thunderbolt 2 port with support for up to 2560 by 1600 resolution
    • HDMI port with support for up to 1920 by 1200 resolution
    • Support for extended desktop, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring

Input

  • Keyboard
    • Not included
  • Mouse
    • Not included

Environmental

  • Operating Temperature
    • 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage Temperature
    • -40° to 116° F (-40° to 47° C)
  • Relative Humidity
    • 5% to 95% noncondensing
  • Maximum Operating Altitude
    • 10,000 feet
  • Maximum Storage Altitude
    • 15,000 feet
  • Maximum Shipping Altitude
    • 35,000 feet

Physical

  • Color
    • Silver
  • Height
    • 1.40" (3.56cm)
  • Width
    • 7.70" (19.56cm)
  • Depth
    • 7.70" (19.56cm)
  • Weight
    • 2.7lb. (1.2kg)

*While researched thoroughly via independent resources, OWC does not make any claim to accuracy or completeness of these specifications.

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Very Good Condition

Used, Very Good:
These units show some use, but not abuse. They may have dings, scuffs, or scratches from prior use. Images shown are examples from actual units, but exact unit condition will vary.

Warranty

The best warranty is one you never have to use - but should the need occur - we're proud to provide a superior level of support and service coverage to our customers.

90 Day OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty

Customer Ratings

Write a Review 4.8 / 5 49 out of 51 (96%) reviewers would recommend this product
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Verified Buyer
Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Hammond, LA Age: 55-65 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: less than a month
Rating: 5/5 OWC Used MacMini 2012 Model June 22, 2016 When my old late 2006 Mini no longer got OSX updates after Mountain Lion, I cringed. It's main purpose was to power a Plex Media server & an Itunes Share, headless on the router. Worked like a charm. But recently Plex software updated and ML was no longer supported. Time to do something. I immediately went to OWC's Used Mac page. Looked for a decent one to meet my needs, placed the order and it was here in a few days. Well packaged. Description said Good shape but this one was in Great shape IMHO. One little scratch on top you can't hardly see. I hooked it up, started the Migration wizard and about an hour and a half later it was done. I then upgraded it to El Capitan. It'll also be eligible for Sierra in the fall. I did have my doubts at first, but I knew OWC would take care of me if I had any issues. Good buy for me. I'd recommend taking a look.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple Mac mini (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

Verified Buyer Top 100 Contributor
Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Arizona Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 3-4 months
Rating: 5/5 I LOVE THIS MAC MINI!!! June 11, 2016 I am so please with this product. I was going to buy new but then realized I could get more bang for my buck and customize my MacMini more to my liking by putting it together with OWC parts. And evre thing is so well built. MacMinis are more delicate than other Macs and even though I did manage to get every thing the way I want, I think I would rather have OWC put it together next time. I dont mind working on a large Power G5 but like I said the Minis are more delicate. i have shaking hands form arthritis so it was a little nerve wracking but its humming along!

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple Mac mini (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Excellent condition.

Verified Buyer
Reviewer: Anonymous Location: massachusetts Age: 45-54 Experience Level: Power User Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Used Mac Mini at a decent price. April 26, 2016 I purchased a 2012 Mac Mini to replace a deceased PowerBook Pro. The unit was in excellent shape, as described by OWC and has been performing well.

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple Mac mini (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Excellent condition.

Verified Buyer
Reviewer: Anonymous Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 55-65 Experience Level: IT Professional Owned Product: 1-3 months
Rating: 5/5 Everything worked as expected. February 22, 2016 Looks great and works great! Nice getting a used Mac pre-loaded with the latest OSX!

I would recommend this item to a friend! This review is from Apple Mac mini (2012) 2.5GHz Dual Core i5 - Used, Very Good condition.

Apple Mac mini 2.6GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7 Processor OWC SKU: UAEE3F64XX2XXXC Used, Very Good condition 90 Day OWC Fulfilled Limited Warranty
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