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  1. vbctv

    Which External SSD for FCP Editing?

    I'm trying to decide what 2TB SSD to get. I'm not worried about the price as much as I am not wasting my money if there is no difference seen between the two types. I have a 2018(2020) Intel i5 Mac mini. I'm trying to decide between a Thunderbolt 3 or a USB-C 3.2 SSD drive. I currently have a...
  2. N

    Black screen before apple logo iMac problem

    Hi, I wanted to put what happens to me around here in case someone can help me. I have an iMac 21.5 late 2015 the model is 16.2, in which I just installed a Samsung 860 EVO external SSD in a Sabrent case, the ssd works fine at good speed when you use normal computer. The problem is that when...
    • nane1508
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    • black screen catalina external ssd imac
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iMac
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    2020 iMac (27-inch, i9) GPU configuration advice (80% music production, 20% gaming)

    Hello all! New to the forum here! I am going to buy the new 27-inch iMac, and I would like to hear some thoughts on the configuration I have in mind. The main use of the iMac will be music production, with use of a lot of tracks and third party plugins. I would like to game a little too on the...
    • TheJuice89
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    • 5700xt bootcamp external ssd gaming gpu imac
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: iMac
  4. N

    How to check Memory statistics of External SSD on iPad?

    Hi Everyone. I have a Sandisk Extreme Portable SSD 500 GB, that I have bought to use with my 11inch 2018 iPad Pro. Is there any way to see the statistics of the memory used and empty memory left of the SSD on the iPad? Thank you.
  5. GreenLimeCrush

    External SSD on Late-2013 27" iMac

    I have a late-2013 27" iMac and was hoping to improve its performance by installing macOS Catalina on an external SSD drive and connecting it via Thunderbolt. I bought: Samsung 500GB X5 Thunderbolt 3 Portable SSD includes Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps) USB-C Cable) - this cable isn't compatible with a...
    • GreenLimeCrush
    • Thread
    • external ssd imac imac (27" late 2013) samsung x5
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
  6. B

    Would a USB-C to Thunderbolt 1 adapter increase external SSD speed at all for video editing?

    I've got a Mid 2012 retina Macbook pro with Thunderbolt 1 ports and USB 3.0 ports. I do a lot of 4k video editing off a SanDisk SSD with a 550MB/s max speed. The drive has a USB-C connector. Right now I've got it hooked up with the included USB-C to A adaptor. Would getting some sort of USB-C...
  7. D

    Boot Windows 10 on external ssd for a new MacBook Pro

    I installed windows 10 on an external ssd using bootcamp assistant around 2 or 3 years ago and I still use it on my 2015 13 inch MacBook Pro whenever I need to use windows. I am currently thinking and waiting to get the new MacBook Pro 13 inch refresh next month. Can I use the same external...
  8. Adam1988

    Resolved Looking for External Thunderbolt 3 SSD 4TB or Higher (No less than Thunderbolt 3 wire connections)

    The "Infamous" External SSD (solid state drive) Thunderbolt 3 (Thunderbolt 3 cable, & SSD 4 TB storage drive) Hi Everyone! Well, I did some research for my MacBook Air 2019. I have been looking for some external Drives...but not just whatever external drive.... I been doing some research...
    • Adam1988
    • Thread
    • 4tb external ssd macbook air 2019 ssd thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  9. jaqomatic

    Use External SSD as primary Start Up Disk? early 2015 Macbook Pro (Model: MacBookPro12,1)

    Hi all, I'm a complete novice at anything regarding computer hardware, but I was trying to run do some video editing on Premeire Pro and my computer just wasn't able to handle any templates. After much Googling, it appears that the simplest solution (short of buying a $2,500 laptop), is to run...
    • jaqomatic
    • Thread
    • external ssd help macbook pro 13" early 2015 ssd upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. timreespt

    External SSD for iMac mid 2011 21.5inch?

    Hi, I have no idea what I'm doing so if you're kind enough to respond to this thread, easy on the jargon please. I've got a very slow mid 2011 iMac 21.5inch. It's crazy slow now, literally taking 30 mins to get going. Even typing is delayed. I'd like to upgrade it with an external (I don't...
    • timreespt
    • Thread
    • 2011 external external ssd imac ssd upgrade
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: iMac
  11. Mettwurst

    Looking for solution for problem with eGPU and external bootcamp SSD.

    Hello everybody I'm trying to keep it short as I'm already a week off. I would like that if I start bootcamp on my external SSD, which can keep my eGPU connected and Windows does not crash when booting, because it does not get the power management. Windows I got on it according to this video...
  12. 5

    External SSD drive not recognised!

    Chain: MBP 2015 (mid) macOS sierra -> Thunderbolt 2 to 3 adapter -> i-tec thunderbolt 3 dock -> i-tec MySafe Thunderbolt 3 M.2 NVMe Metal External case (Samsung NVme m.2 970 2TB EVO inside) What I’m doing wrong? Thunderbolt firmware? Should i upgrade to High Sierra?
  13. D

    Trying to boot Windows 10 from external SSD

    You’ll probably laugh at me for what I’m attempting to do with my 2018 13" MacBook Pro: I have my old PC NVMe drive (960 Evo) with Windows 10 installed (the very installation I was running on my old PC) attached to an external adaptor, and I am trying to see if I can boot into windows...
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    Gaming on MacBook Pro 2016 with Touchbar

    I want to play games on my MacBook but I don't think it will be able to sufficiently run them, so I was wondering if buying the Samsung T5 external SSD (500gb one) would be a good idea? The plan is to install windows bootcamp onto the T5 and put my games on it so I can plug it in and play...
    • helplol
    • Thread
    • bootcamp external ssd fifa gaming gta macbook pro samsung t5 touchbar windows
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  15. D

    Is anyone running a 2018 Mini from an external SSD

    Hi everyone, It's been ages since I've bought a new Mac, in-fact I'm currently only running an old Mac Mini that is starting to show its age. My question to you, is whether anyone is running a new 2018 Mini from an external SSD. I can't justify Apple prices when I can get a good quality 2TB...
    • DYER
    • Thread
    • external ssd mac mini ssd
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Mac mini
  16. MarckyG

    Odd performance drop with external SSD on new iMac Pro

    Hello professionals :D I'm a proud owner of an iMac Pro for a few days now. I'm coming from an iMac 2013 with Thunderbolt 1 and no retina display. I observed an oddity with external drives and wanted to ask for advice... It's with the SanDisk Extreme 900 (a 1,92TB SSD in Raid0). While on my...
    • MarckyG
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    • black magic disk speed external ssd imac pro sandisk sandisk extreme 900 ssd thunderbolt 3 write speed
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: iMac
  17. MarckyG

    Odd performance drop with external SSD on new iMac Pro

    Hello professionals :D I'm a proud owner of an iMac Pro for a few days now. I'm coming from an iMac 2013 with Thunderbolt 1 and no retina display. I observed an oddity with external drives and wanted to ask for advice... It's with the SanDisk Extreme 900 (a 1,92TB SSD in Raid0). While on my...
    • MarckyG
    • Thread
    • blackmagic disk speed external ssd imac pro sandisk sandisk extreme 900 sandisk ssd ssd thunderbolt 3 usb-c write speed
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  18. E

    Installing MacOS on External SSD

    Hello! I am going to install MacOS on an External SSD and I need some advice. Should I install it normally with APFS? OR Try to install it with HFS? The reason why I am debating over this is because I have heard of APFS having issues like data loss, performance issues, or the fact that it's...
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    MBP2018 mojave b3 external boot issue.

    My MBP2016 will boot Mojave b3 from my external ssd usb drive. However, when trying to startup Mojave b3 on my MBP2018, I get a message with update as a default selection. When I select update, it tells an internet connection is required and ask me to pick a startup disk. This seems to have me...
    • dan1211
    • Thread
    • external ssd mbp2018 mojave b3
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  20. SamIchi

    Sumsung 840 EVO SSD extremely slo, external drive

    When I upgraded to my 2017 MBP, I took out the SSD (Samsung 840 EVO) from my previous mac and put it into a external enclosure . Recently wiped it clean to use as extra storage. Went to put some files on it and it was incredibly slow. I checked that my enclosure was up to speed (USB 3.0) and...
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