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  1. J

    Gaming off an external Bootcamp SSD?

    So I'm looking to run Windows for the occasional bit of gaming, and am just wondering if anyone has a rough idea of how much of a performance hit I'd be taking by putting Bootcamp on a USB-C SSD rather than on my 2017 iMac SSD (i7, 580)? I have other libraries I could probably offload onto the...
    • JVNeumann
    • Thread
    • 2017 bootcamp external drive imac ssd
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: iMac
  2. V

    8GB/256SSD VS 16GB/128GB - For FCPX (Macbook Pro 2017)

    I'm looking to buy the 2017 Macbook Pro which will be used mainly for browsing and editing with Final Cut Pro. I've chosen the highest i7 and am no conflicted on whether going for more ram, less storage or the opposite. I'd like to somewhat futureproof it and keep it for up to four years...
  3. J

    iMac 27" Top Spec. SSD?

    Hi, Can someone tell me if you go for this iMac (top end one). 4.2GHz quad-core 7th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz 8GB 2400MHz DDR4 1TB SSD Radeon Pro 580 with 8GB video memory Magic Mouse 2 Magic Keyboard - British Regarding the SSD? What are the exact spec's of...
    • johnnyenv
    • Thread
    • custom imac ssd
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: iMac
  4. pedrogiro

    Macbook Pro mid 2012 Samsung SSD problem

    I have a mid 2012 13 inch Macbook Pro and installed a Smasung EVO 850 SSD 250 GB disk replacing the HDD. I was able to format it correctly and install the MacOs through the internet recovery with no problems. Everything was working perfectly when a few weeks ago after a seamingly normal hard...
  5. B

    MacMini 2010 Server: fans running full speed after converting to single SSD drive

    Hi, I've got a MacMini 2010 server (2x 500gb HDD), which I've converted to a single SSD. Machine runs smoothly, but the fans are now running at full speed. I know this is probably because of the temperature sensors. When I installed the SSD, I only re-attached one temperature sensor using...
    • Beliblis
    • Thread
    • hard drive replacement mac mini server ssd temperature sensor
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac mini
  6. Sebastian79

    Storage / Backup

    I've been reading lately about how SSDs are not so reliable and that even HDDs will eventually fail. Does this mean that the most reliable form of storage is cloud storage? If so, what do you recommend?
  7. A

    How To Install back MacOS After a SSD Upgrade

    What's the best way to get MacOS on a fresh SSD after after an upgrade? Is buying the install disk from Apple online the easiest thing to do?
    • audiotek
    • Thread
    • macos ssd
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: iMac
  8. Z

    rMBP 2013: switched SSD, fans blasting full noise. Fix?

    I've recently lost my SSD chip on my 11,3 MacBook Pro Retina 13". I bought a used, compatible SSD chip on eBay, and installed it. Immediately the fans went up full speed. This new chip was a MacBook Air stock chip. I borrowed a rMBP SSD chip from a friend for testing. Fans worked normally. I...
  9. R

    5.1 upgrade path - Diminishing returns?

    2010 5.1 3.46Ghz W3690 CPU OWC 3x8GB 1333Ghz Memory EVGA 980ti Hybrid (ext Corsair RMX550 power supply) Samsung 850 Pro 1TB SSD in Sled 1 2x6TB WD Black in Sled 2&3 1TB WD Black (backup) in Sled 4 Bootcamp Windows 7 x64 El Capitan MacOS Any way to squeeze more from it whilst awaiting the new...
    • rahaney
    • Thread
    • 2010 5.1 accelsior bootcamp kingston owc pcie ssd
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Mac Pro
  10. S

    2x ssds for boot / home directory

    can I have a 128gb ssd as the boot drive and a 2tb ssd as my home directory? I currently have the 128gb as the boot wth the home directory on a 2tb spinner - so going all ssd hurrah! Just wondered if there were any issues doing the above with two ssds versus 1x ssd and 1x spinner
  11. mrGott

    Overheating: Mac Mini HDD replacement - Samsung 850 Pro

    Hey everyone! I need your advice. 2 days ago I replaced my Mac Mini's (Late 2014) HDD with Samsung 850 Pro 250GB SSD. First day was fine but today I noticed that it was terribly hot on the surface. During almost 3 years of usage it's never been this hot. I just followed a guide on youtube...
    • mrGott
    • Thread
    • 850 pro mac mini mac mini 2014 overheating ssd
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Mac mini
  12. G

    Does Sandisk Ultra II 240GB Compatible on Macbook Pro Early 2011

    Hi everyone, does Sandisk Ultra II 240GB Compatible on Macbook Pro Early 2011 13'3?
    • Gregsrush
    • Thread
    • 2011 macbook pro hard drive macbook 13" macbookpro ssd ssd drive
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  13. kevinmichael062

    2013 Retina SSD

    Late 2013 Macbook Pro Retina 128GB SSD 4GB i5 13 inch Running MAC OS SIERRA What is the cheapest option to replace SSD, i feel as if 128gb is too small what can i do?
  14. N

    Deactivate W10 on internal drive and use it again on external SSD

    Hello, I was wondering how I could deactivate my activation key (it's a Windows Educational key I got from my Uni site) from my MBP and install W10 on an external SSD's partition, using the same key
  15. N

    Virus on host notebook from external ssd?

    Hello, I was wondering about getting an external SSD to boot macOS 10.12 from. I mean basically using my MBP as a host that shares all the hardware but the storage with the external SSD. My question is, if I get a virus on the SSD, will it affect the MPB even when booted on the soldered apple...
    • nndei
    • Thread
    • external external boot drive mac ssd virus viruses
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  16. H

    OSX crash during iMovie export

    I have a strange problem. When I want to export my most recent project from iMovie to iTunes, the process stops and forces a reboot of the computer. If I export to a movie file, iMovie crashes. Each time. Now the funny part. I run OSX El Capitan 10.11.6 from external SSD on a 2012 basic Mac...
    • hanser
    • Thread
    • external boot drive imovie ssd
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  17. B

    MacBook Pro (13 inch, mid 2012) Bootcamp issues

    Hi, I recently reformatted my MacBook Pro because I had been having issues with Bootcamp. Whenever I try to boot Windows (Bootcamp) holding the Option key to select the drive it takes like 2 min until the drives show up but then the Windows partition boots just fine, my problem is after that...
  18. H

    iMovie project export problem

    I have a strange problem. When I want to export my most recent project from iMovie to iTunes, the process stops and forces a reboot of the computer. If I export to a movie file, iMovie crashes. Each time. Now the funny part. I run OSX El Capitan 10.11.6 from external SSD on a 2012 basic Mac...
    • hanser
    • Thread
    • external boot drive imovie osx 10.11.6 ssd
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  19. N

    Which of these two SSDs to buy for installing macOS 10.12 onto

    Hello, I am new to the forum. I own a 15" late 2016 MacBook Pro and I mainly use it for engineering stuff but have the passion of producing music. I would like to have my little music world contained into a SSD and I was wondering which one to get. I was thinking about using it to boot in macOS...
  20. J

    MacBook Pro HDD & SSD combo

    Hello everyone!! I have a Macbook Pro Mid 2013 with 750gb HDD and a CD drive. I wanted my make my computer faster so I was thinking about switching out my CD drive with a SSD. Had a question on this mini project. 1. Is there a way to run both HDD and SDD at the same time? I want to run the...
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