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  1. J

    iMac Pro Using external SSD for backup purposes

    Hello. I know there is a similar thread on this but didn't want to hijack it with my question! I'm in the process of buying an iMac Pro and was planning on using a Samsung T5 external SSD connected into one of the Thunderbolt 3 connections (USB type-C to type-C connection) as one of my backup...
    • JBB4
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    • backup imac pro ssd
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: iMac
  2. tomprestriidge

    Using a Windows Boot Drive as Storage?

    I have a mid-2017 MacBook Pro with 128GB of storage. I want to install Windows, but on an external drive that can be booted to. I would also like to be able to use this drive as a regular storage drive, both in MacOS and Windows 10. I would like to know if this is at all possible? Can a drive be...
    • tomprestriidge
    • Thread
    • boot camp hdd mac macbook macbook 13" macbook pro macos ssd windows windows 10
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
  3. ondert

    2010 Macbook with SSD Slow Writing Speed

    Hello folks, At home we have a 2010 white unibody macbook. I decided to upgrade it and leave to my mom. I upgraded its ram to 4gb and put a Sandisk SSD Plus 120gb ssd. However, when I test the writing/reading speeds with Blackmagic disk speed test, I get about 250 mb/sec reading which is nice...
  4. enarida

    Macbook air 2017 SSD Compatibility with Samsung SSD

    I'm planning to buy a NVMe m.2 samsung evo ssd. (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYFKJR7/?tag=stackoverflow17-20) and wanting to ask you guys is it compatible with my mac ? I have done some research and it says that macOS high sierra supports natively nvme's. Do i need a sintech adapter for the ssd...
    • enarida
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    • high sierra macbook 13 macbook air macbook air 2017 samsung evo samsung evo ssd ssd
    • Replies: 477
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  5. Teddy Leung

    cMP 5.1 GPU for FCPX Video edit

    Hi All, I am using Mac Pro 2010, 3.46Ghz X 2 CPU, 48GB RAM, Samsung 951 PCIe SSD, AMD 7950 Mac Edition Now. I want to upgrade my GPU for Video Editing, Which one is better for this old machine ? RX 580 , VEGA 56 , GTX 1070 , GTX 1080 which one better performance in pricing ? thanks all.
    • Teddy Leung
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    • 2010 7950 amd cmp mac pro samsung ssd sm951 ssd
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  6. D

    If you add SSD drive to old 2008 Mac, can you update to Sierra/High Sierra

    I have an old 2008 iMac with a 2.4ghz Intel Core 2 and 6 GB ram currently running 10.6.8. The hard drive is clicking and is acting like it'll fail any minute. Someone at the local Mac repair store (clerk not a tech) in my area said that by putting a new SSD drive in it would make it a...
    • dogbird
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    • 2008 imac core 2 duo high sierra ssd
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
  7. Smatwot

    Fusion or SSD for upgradability?

    Hi Everyone, first post so please go easy. I have looked around but can’t find a detailed answer to the following (not simply just go ssd) imac 5k2017 buying question? Would it be best to get the 512gb SSD (i assume Apple install this via the PCie connection?) and add an internal SSD...
    • Smatwot
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    • fusion drive ssd
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: iMac
  8. ThatGuyInLa

    So...AFS for the rest of us??

    My brand new 27” iMac with 2TB Fusion Drive still awaits its new file system. Has this gone to vaperware? Apple failing to test its functionality fully on their own touted tech Fusion Drives before release makes me think they should offer free SSD swaps if it won’t be able to work.
  9. F

    MBP displays a flashing folder when booting up

    Hi MacRumors, I've struggled with my MacBook Pro Primo 2011 (Yes, I should upgrade..) for the past month or so. It started out by occasionally displaying the flashing folder when booting up, but I could get past that by rebooting a couple of times. Now I've reached the point where I'm not able...
  10. D

    [BUG][UNRESOLVED]SSD disappears after shutdown.

    Hi! So, ive got a macbook early 2016 256 out of the box. First boot was okay, but first restart (due to appstore updates. Nothing is wrong with it, the fact of machine shutdown is the problem) it didnt boot because no storage available (ssd dissapeared, blinking folder). Injected thumb drive...
    • Dgrz
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    • boot disk boot error internal storage ssd
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: MacBook Neo
  11. I

    Upgrade MBP harddrive to 1TB

    So I have a MacBook Pro 11,4 mid-2015, with 256GB harddive and would like to upgrade it to 1TB. I found an OWC Aura SSD 1TB (http://www.edbpriser.dk/ssd-solid-state-drive/owc-aura-solid-state-disk-1-tb-id-14197216.aspx) but I'm not sure it is compatible with the macbook pro? Do any of you know...
    • IT-girl
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    • help macbok pro owc ssd ssd upgrade upgrade
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  12. ze0pe

    MBP early 2015 SSD-upgrade help (Model)

    Hi guys! I have a friend who is super good at mac products, but he didn't understand what to do with this issue. I need help from you :) So, I have a Macbook Pro 13", early 2015 (Model 1502 and 12,1). The thing is that I want to upgrade from 128GB to 1TB internally. I need help with which...
    • ze0pe
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    • 1502 2015 mbp adapter early 2015 mbp 13" ssd
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. N

    Should I upgrade internals on my 2011 MBP?

    I have an Early 2011 MacBook Pro 13" that runs well but has been a bit slower than I want it to be. A few years ago, I upgraded the RAM from 4GB to 8GB when I started using Adobe software regularly. I still have the stock 320GB Hitachi HDD. Forgive me if I am not clear, I am not very well versed...
    • nfouts
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    • hdd mbp mbp 13 mbp 2011 ram ssd upgrade upgrade concerns upgrade ram upgrade ssd
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. S

    Thunderbolt 3 HDD Caddy

    Hi all I've just bought a new Macbook Pro (Thunderbolt 3) to replace my Mac Pro cheesegrater. I have a 3.5 HDD (Seagate Barracuda) and a 2.5 SSD (Samsung 850 EVO) that I'd like to put in TB3 caddies and use as external drives with my new Macbook Pro. I have never mounted a drive in a caddy...
    • Sawthroat
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    • caddy cheesegrater hdd ssd tb3 thunderbolt 3
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  15. bb426

    iMac G3 help!!

    Here’s my problem: while booted into OS X Tiger install disk (1/4), I cannot get Disk Utility to successfully recognize the new SSD I installed. It hangs with a spinning wheel. At times, it might display the manufacturer name of the SSD (OWC Mercury), but hangs still. I have to power the iMac...
    • bb426
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    • disk utilty format imac g3 installation os 9 ssd tiger
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: PowerPC Macs
  16. I

    Cannot boot during Upgrade from Lion to El-Capitan

    Hi fellow Mac OS X user, I am running Lion (10.7.5) on a mid-2011 Mac mini which boots from an extended (journaled, encrypted) partition residing on a Crucial SSD. When I tried to upgrade to El-Capitan, the system could not boot during the installation process, and I was greeted with an icon of...
  17. H

    MBA Hardware/SSD Issue?

    Hey there, I'm helping a friend with his MacBook Air 7,2 13inch. It wasn't booting anymore so they transferred what they needed off and asked me to try to take a look. I booted into recovery mode and wiped the drive with Disk Utilities, then attempted to reinstall the OS. It was having...
    • hugh_conway
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    • hardware issues high sierra installation failure macbook air macos mba ssd
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: MacBook Air
  18. Catbug has fleas

    Macbook Pro Help SSD

    Hi I'm fairly new too this but I have a 15-inch early 2011 Macbook Pro. It has a 2GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB 1333 MHz DDR3, Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB, and a 500GB Macintosh HD. I'm trying to upgrade it with an SSD. The SSD I've ordered is Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD. I...
  19. Catbug has fleas

    HELP! Macbook Pro setup

    Hi I'm fairly new too this but I have a 15-inch early 2011 Macbook Pro. It has a 2GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB 1333 MHz DDR3, Intel HD Graphics 3000 512 MB, and a 500GB Macintosh HD. I'm trying to upgrade it with an SSD. The SSD I've ordered is Samsung 850 EVO 500GB 2.5-Inch SATA III Internal SSD. I...
  20. K

    Imac 27 5k ssd upgrade

    Hi everyone, I just bought an used 2015 27' 5k Imac with 1tb fusion drive. I'd like to upgrade the Imac with an internal SSD, is it worth to replace the mechanical drive with the ssd and leave the original 24gb ssd in place? Should the speed be improved? I'm mainly working on lightroom CC and...
    • kurt_st3
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    • hard disk replacement hard disk upgrade imac (retina 5k lightroom classic cc photoshop ssd ssd drive
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: iMac
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