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MP All Models PCIe SSDs - NVMe & AHCI
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Very nice, if you run only 1 drive, can it hit 3000mb/s? Looks like this adapter will be perfect for me.
I have the Ableconn PEXM2-130 dual M.2 adapter, which as I understand it is the same/similar as the StarTech PEX8M2E2 that @******* mentioned. I've got a Samsung 970 EVO and a 970 EVO Plus installed and get ~2600MBps from either them. I haven't tested with only one installed, so not sure if it gives higher R/W with one. Likewise, I haven't tested speed tests with both blades at the same time.
One of my blades is in a FusionDrive with a 2TB HDD spinner which is where my User accounts sit, the other is my boot drive. Has not caused me any issues.
One of my blades is in a FusionDrive with a 2TB HDD spinner which is where my User accounts sit, the other is my boot drive. Has not caused me any issues.
I used a StarTech PEX8M2E2 in the mid-2010 Mac Pro 8-core that I just sold, and here are the speeds I saw with three different NVMe SSD drives:
In all speed tests above, two NVMe blades were installed in the StarTech card. I never did tests with just one NVMe drive installed, so I am not sure how these speeds would change. I hope this helps!
So, can I assume that a Ableconn PEXM2-130, and a single 970 EVO Plus will give me the best bang for my buck on a 2012 MP 5,1.
Or is there something I'm missing?
Or is there something I'm missing?
I think so. If you want, I will open my cMP and leave only my EVO Plus just to be sure 100%
That's mighty kind of you.
If I need two, I guess I could just get a couple of 1TBs, but it'd be nice to know ahead of time.
I confirm, one NVME works like a charm.
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That's good to know, thanks so much. i really appreciate it.
I have read all what I found in this thread about sinks and heat. But eeven more confused, if possible.
Tried 2 types of sinks for my two NVME. No luck, they get to hot. Anyone can help me.
Meanwhile, I have modified the fan speeds. For the time being, it seems that keeps in 65º
Tried 2 types of sinks for my two NVME. No luck, they get to hot. Anyone can help me.
Meanwhile, I have modified the fan speeds. For the time being, it seems that keeps in 65º
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I use these heatsinks and found them to be very good, the ones with the screws in the side.
QIVYNSRY M.2 Heatsink NVME 2280 SSD Heat Sink Support Single Double Sided M2 SSD Cooling with Thermal Silicone Pads Cooler for Computer PC PS5 PCIE NVME or NGFF SATA M.2 SSD Installation, Black
QIVYNSRY M.2 Heatsink NVME 2280 SSD Heat Sink Support Single Double Sided M2 SSD Cooling with Thermal Silicone Pads Cooler for Computer PC PS5 PCIE NVME or NGFF SATA M.2 SSD Installation, Black
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Thank you so much. I think that I bought sinks for both sides. Thats the error, I presume.I use these heatsinks and found them to be very good, the ones with the screws in the side.
QIVYNSRY M.2 Heatsink NVME 2280 SSD Heat Sink Support Single Double Sided M2 SSD Cooling with Thermal Silicone Pads Cooler for Computer PC PS5 PCIE NVME or NGFF SATA M.2 SSD Installation, Black
QIVYNSRY M.2 Heatsink NVME 2280 SSD Heat Sink Support Single Double Sided M2 SSD Cooling with Thermal Silicone Pads Cooler for Computer PC PS5 PCIE NVME or NGFF SATA M.2 SSD Installation, Blackwww.amazon.co.uk
I´m gonna try this one
GLOTRENDS M.2 Disipador Térmico para 2280 M.2 SSD, Apto para Instalación en PC, 22x70x10mm Cuerpo de Aluminio, Incluye Almohadilla Térmica
GLOTRENDS M.2 Disipador Térmico para 2280 M.2 SSD, Apto para Instalación en PC, 22x70x10mm Cuerpo de Aluminio, Incluye Almohadilla Térmica
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Well these sinks do cover both sides, but the under side is thin metal so it sits flat on M2 slot, there is thermal pad for both sides when you fit them. where the screws go in to secure the heat sinks you can push down as the screws are in slots so you can get very good contact with the heat sinks and M2's.Thank you so much. I think that I bought sinks for both sides. Thats the error, I presume.
I´m gonna try this one
GLOTRENDS M.2 Disipador Térmico para 2280 M.2 SSD, Apto para Instalación en PC, 22x70x10mm Cuerpo de Aluminio, Incluye Almohadilla Térmica
GLOTRENDS M.2 Disipador Térmico para 2280 M.2 SSD, Apto para Instalación en PC, 22x70x10mm Cuerpo de Aluminio, Incluye Almohadilla Térmicawww.amazon.es
What I liked is when sat on the startech Pcie card the channels for the air face down the card, so air from the Pcie fan goes straight down them and out the back of the Mac. I also replaced the solid Pcie blank covers in the back of the Mac Pro with some with holes in to aid airflow out of the Pcie area. My Samsung drives sit at 32c and seen them get to 40c max. I also remove the stickers from the M2 drives as paper stickers are not exactly great for thermal transfer.
But so far very pleased with them.
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