GENERAL UPGRADE QUESTIONS LOOKING AT SSD, PROCESSOR and MEMORY
Hi , So many questions and please go easy on the Jargon, if you cant answer all parts any elements you can are hugely appreciated. Based in Uk but welcome responses from all - even re recommended parts etc if from differing locations.
A. Disc Drive - I want to upgrade my disc drive to a SSD drive.
1. Can i buy an internal SSD 1TB that firstly I can connect externally (with a docking station?) to clone my current old Hard Disc before installing the internal SSD? Assuming an internal SSD is the far better solution.
2. Or can i do the above but just have an external SSD to boot off in future and make the internal drive redundant? (ie clone over etc first) and would I use a USB connection or Thunderbolt? Any info re speeds pros and cons etc of this option against doing the more complex internal install are welcome.
3. Do i need some kind of accessories to buy with an Internal SSD drive to do the install? Ie leads etc or is it like for like with current hard disc. (keep reading about a thermal sensor?)
4. can anyone recommend a good compatible SSD 1TB or are the all much the same?
5. I have heard about fans over spinning and crashing MAC when trying to replace the current drive to SSD. Is this an issue and how do you ensure you avoid.
B. Processor
1.Simple is it worth upgrading the i5 and if so what too, can anyone advise and send links of compatible processors. What difference will it make.
2. Is this a simple process?
C. Memory -
1. I'm not infront of my Mac but I did previously upgrade to either 12gb or 16gb of RAM memory. But im led to believe you can go up to 32 with8GB in each slot. Can anyone confirm and again direct me to the compatible memory .
2. is this again worth the upgrade from 12 or 16 say to 32.
D . Alternate Upgrades
1. Are there any other suggested upgrades that could make my 2011 mid run faster. Its main issue for me is the almost constant whurrring of the hard disk and it acting as if its constantly over working its self. struggles for CPU at times but is slow booting up and opening some applications..
E. OS
1. I assume none of these upgrades will impact the ability to update the OS HIGH SIERRA to a newer version.
Really appreciate your input.
regards
Pete
Hi , So many questions and please go easy on the Jargon, if you cant answer all parts any elements you can are hugely appreciated. Based in Uk but welcome responses from all - even re recommended parts etc if from differing locations.
A. Disc Drive - I want to upgrade my disc drive to a SSD drive.
1. Can i buy an internal SSD 1TB that firstly I can connect externally (with a docking station?) to clone my current old Hard Disc before installing the internal SSD? Assuming an internal SSD is the far better solution.
2. Or can i do the above but just have an external SSD to boot off in future and make the internal drive redundant? (ie clone over etc first) and would I use a USB connection or Thunderbolt? Any info re speeds pros and cons etc of this option against doing the more complex internal install are welcome.
3. Do i need some kind of accessories to buy with an Internal SSD drive to do the install? Ie leads etc or is it like for like with current hard disc. (keep reading about a thermal sensor?)
4. can anyone recommend a good compatible SSD 1TB or are the all much the same?
5. I have heard about fans over spinning and crashing MAC when trying to replace the current drive to SSD. Is this an issue and how do you ensure you avoid.
B. Processor
1.Simple is it worth upgrading the i5 and if so what too, can anyone advise and send links of compatible processors. What difference will it make.
2. Is this a simple process?
C. Memory -
1. I'm not infront of my Mac but I did previously upgrade to either 12gb or 16gb of RAM memory. But im led to believe you can go up to 32 with8GB in each slot. Can anyone confirm and again direct me to the compatible memory .
2. is this again worth the upgrade from 12 or 16 say to 32.
D . Alternate Upgrades
1. Are there any other suggested upgrades that could make my 2011 mid run faster. Its main issue for me is the almost constant whurrring of the hard disk and it acting as if its constantly over working its self. struggles for CPU at times but is slow booting up and opening some applications..
E. OS
1. I assume none of these upgrades will impact the ability to update the OS HIGH SIERRA to a newer version.
Really appreciate your input.
regards
Pete
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