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no TRIM for USB SSD's - Big enough deal to buy Thunderbolt?
I just bought a nifty M.2 NVMe enclosure for a 1TB SSD, and using USB 3.1 gen 2 get a remarkable...and more to the point, noticeable...speed boost when accessing photo libraries. Now, of course, I discover that TRIM isn't supported for external USB drives. Part of me thinks I should turn a...- KrisAK
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- m.2 ssd nvme ssd enclosure usb 3.1
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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Using old macbook ssd as external drive
Hi guys I just got a new 1tb internal ssd for my 2015 13 MacBook pro and i would like to convert the old ssd into an external drive. I did a little research on the internet and found out apple's proprietary ssd interface makes it almost impossible to do so (although a company called OWC offered...- evzme
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- 2015 13" mac macbook pro nvme pcie ssd storage
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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MP 1,1-5,1 MP 3,1 NVMe bootable
Hello! I want to make my mp 3,1 nvme bootable. I found this guide https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WNkM9LuGPq1sArO9EedWBHYq14NU7m-mDBLAWWJipyM/edit#heading=h.y6vzhgmlx3sx But there is no download link Nvme.ffs.zip in it (This version of NVMe.ffs is outdated) Is it okey to take nvme.ffs... -
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MP 1,1-5,1 NVMe U.2 SSD through a PCIe adapter read/write speed issues
(Cross post from r/macpro, sorry for those who already seen this post...) Hi guys, I'm currently having read and write speed issues using an NVMe U.2 SSD through a PCIe adapter. Using Blackmagic Disk Speed Test, I get a little more than 500MB/s write speed and around 420MB/s read speed which... -
MP All Models NVMe vs. SAS/SATA In Your Workflow
Hello there, Has anyone come across a situation in developing applications (ex. 3D editing/rendering, photoshop, high-res audio) where you needed an NVMe interface as part of your storage workflow, as opposed to SAS/SATA? I know NVMe is pricier, but has anyone come across a situation where the...- alanmadzar
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- 2019 application fast mac nvme pro sas sata storage
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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MP 7,1 Slot Utility App on New Mac Pro
Is anyone familiar with how the Slot Utility App functioned on the old Mac Pro? I plan on getting the new Mac Pro 2019, and want to know how bandwidth can be allocated in respect to a lot of the "Pro-Apps" that Apple has teamed up with. If I planned on adding on PCIe NVMe RAID Cards that...- alanmadzar
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- app apple bandwidth gpu mac nvme pcie raid slot utility
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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USB 3.1 Gen 2 External SSD as Boot Drive
Anyone here using a 10Gbps USB 3.1 Gen 2 SSD Enclosure with NVMe PCIe SSD as the Boot Drive? Is building a drive like this better than using a Samsung T5 you think? Will this be reliable for long term?- nemoryoliver
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- 3.1 boot drive enclosure gen 2 imac nvme pcie ssd usb
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- Forum: iMac
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970 Evo Plus NVMe M.2 Ejects in 2010 Mac Pro
Hello all, I recently added in a Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe M.2 to my 2010 Mac Pro (5,1) via a PCIe Card in one of my internal slots. Since installing, the card will be listed as an external drive on my desktop then minutes after starting (or restarting) my machine it will show that it has been...- Monsignor
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- mac pro (2010) nvme pci express ssd apfs
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- Forum: macOS Mojave (10.14)
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How to update EFI BootROM firmware on an aftermarket SSD?
Besides switching back to the OEM SSD just to update the EFI firmware. Are there other workarounds? Opening the iMac for each OS Update that requires an updated BootROM will be a pain. If my boot drive is an External NVMe SSD (ex: Samsung X5) will I ever have problems with the BootROM when...- nemoryoliver
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- aftermarket bootrom efi firmware imac m.2 nvme pcie securerom ssd
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- Forum: iMac
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iMac 2019 upgrade to OWC Aura Pro X2 NVMe PCIe SSD
Hi everyone! I guess it's official that the Aura Pro X2 NVMe PCIe SSD is compatible with the iMac 2019 as mentioned in their latest YouTube video. If you've upgraded to this SSD please feel free to share your experience. Attached is also our OWC Technical chat transcript saying that it's...- nemoryoliver
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- 2019 aura pro x2 imac imac 27 macsales nvme owc pcie ssd
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- Forum: iMac
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Fledging Feather M13 NVMe SSD on an iMac?
I wonder why nobody is talking about this 3rd Party NVMe SSD upgrade solution for iMacs. I believe they've been around for a while now. Just wanted to know if anyone here has tried upgrading their iMac to this NVMe SSD and how's it so far? https://fledging.net/feather-m13/- nemoryoliver
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- 2019 feather m13 fledging fusion drive imac nvme pcie ssd
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- Forum: iMac
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Fusion Drive Upgrade to Internal/External SSD or build my own NVMe SSD?
Hi everyone! I recently purchased a 2019 iMac 27” with 1TB Fusion Drive and I made a huge mistake by choosing the 1TB Fusion Drive option. I chose Fusion because I knew I can just purchase and use a SATA based SSD as a replacement. But what I didn’t know before is that Apple’s Proprietary NVMe...- nemoryoliver
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- apple ssd feather m13 fledging hatssd imac (27" 2019) nvme pcie samsung x5
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- Forum: iMac
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MP 1,1-5,1 NVME card for Intel 660p Series M.2 2280 2TB PCI-Express 3.0 x4
The Intel 660p Series M.2 2280 2TB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 are under 200 bucks and I am thinking of upgrading my standard SSD. What NVME PCie cards are recommend and known to work well on the 5,1? -
iMac 2019 SSD v NVME speed (practical difference)
So last week I've finally managed to upgrade my iMac when I realised that the 'fusion' portion is actually a normal M.2 drive at the back of the motherboard! I managed to document it below But my main question now is - is the difference between SSD (SATA) and NVME (PCI-E) practically so huge... -
MP 1,1-5,1 Ubuntu/Linux NVME
Hi, has anyone installed Ubuntu or any other Linux distro on an NVME drive on a 4,1/5,1? I currently have Ubuntu 18.04 running on a cheap san disk ssd. I wouldn't mind Mojave and Ubuntu on an NVME. As I am running Windows on on compatibility mode, I assume that would have to stay within one...- jklash1987
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- cmp linux mac pro (early 2009) nvme ubuntu
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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MP 1,1-5,1 SSD Scratch Disc VS SSD System Disc
Regarding a classic Mac Pro 5.1 for media work: If you had 1. a faster SSD (NVMe) that connects via PCIe slot and 2. a slower SSD in one of the four harddisc drive bays and 3. an even slower HDD in one of the four harddisc drive bays, which of those 3 would you use for A. Operating...- countershading
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- final cut harddisc mac pro 5.1 mojave nvme pcie photoshop premiere scratch disc upgrade
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- Forum: Mac Pro
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Samsung 970PRO 1TB with sintech adapter problem
hello everyone, I have a MacBook Pro mid 2015 a1398 15"inch with 512gb ssd. I bought the Samsung 970PRO 1TB with sintech adapter, I did installed everything properly inside the computer itself and the MacOS Mojave VERSION: 10.14.5 - and I have a some problems with that. -sleep mode - I'm...- maorattias
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- 15" 2015 adapter m.2 macbook pro nvme samsung 970pro sleep mode
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- Forum: MacBook Pro
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Fastest external drive for Mac Pro 2013?
I just learned (very little) of the NVMe ssd today. I'm simply looking for a fast 2TB SSD, including an enclosure for my 2013 Mac Pro. Would something like this work... -
Mac Pro 5,1 HS slow M.2 Performance
Afternoon all. I had a question about NVMe performance Mac Pro 5,1 Quad Core Xeon with 32GB HS 10.13.6 7950 3GB GPU I went a little cheap on the adapter and boot NVMe (which is still way faster than the SSDs I was using) Drive: Inland Professional 256GB M.2 2280 Gen3x2 SSD... -
High Sierra 10.13.6 and Boot Rom 140.0.0.0... Gone too Far?
Hi, I wanted bootable NVMe and Nvidia support, and I knew the 387.10.10.10.40.122 drivers worked OK on 10.13.6 so didn't think anything of applying the prerequisite Mojave firmware 140.0.0.0... then when I tried to install the drivers (using the nvidia-update script on github) it said that there...
