It's only me or DriveDX can no longer be downloaded/purchased?
Yes, I was about to purchase it but for the second day in a row I am still unable to download the software from the BinaryFruit website. Even if I receive a license when I purchase it, if I can't download the software...Store « BinaryFruit
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Are these newer 2.5 SSDs (ie. 870 EVO) safe for 5,1 non-boot drive storage?
870 EVO works until the moment you reboot your Mac Pro, then it disappears.
People have been using with USB3.0 cases without issues, but I'm afraid that the same problems will continue to happen when connected via eSATA. If you can confirm or disprove, please report back.Thanks for the warning. What about if the 870, or similar "problem" drive, is housed in an external enclosure, connected to the 5,1 by eSATA or USB 3?
There is no substitute to the Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TBSo if you HAD to get a 2TB SSD, which brand & model would you roll the dice on? 😬
I'm thinking Western Digital Blue...?
For SATA I'd recommend also Samsung. I have SATA Samsung SSD's in use since 2012 and never had a single problem.Sorry - I should have specified SATA SSD. (I don't have an available PCI slot.)
Samsung 870 EVO is a source of headache with a Mac Pro, only works if you connect to the ODD cable or to a PCIe SATA card.For SATA I'd recommend also Samsung. I have SATA Samsung SSD's in use since 2012 and never had a single problem.
You can go for the Samsung 870 Eve 2TB without a blink
Thanks for the update. Sounds like a handy tool considering the SATA SSD drama of late. (I went for a 2TB MX500, btw.) However, while looking into this app, I've noticed that Disk Utility says SMART status is no longer supported on my 5,1. I wonder if DriveDx is compatible with Macs running Open Core? (in my case, Martin Lo's Open Core package.)
Samsung SSD 850 EVO 1TB:
Capacity: 1 TB (1.000.204.886.016 bytes)
Model: Samsung SSD 850 EVO 1TB
Revision: EMT02B6Q
Serial Number: *redacted*
Native Command Queuing: Yes
Queue Depth: 32
Removable Media: No
Detachable Drive: No
BSD Name: disk1
Medium Type: Solid State
TRIM Support: No
Partition Map Type: GPT (GUID Partition Table)
S.M.A.R.T. status: Verified
Is there any information on the box with the Crucial MX500 that shows these changes in the design?
Maybe a date production or other numbers.
Crucial boxes and labels on the drives does not show the production date in any apparent way, probably the serial have that, but I don't know any way to decode it. Since it's been at least one year and half that this was discovered, avoid it.
More info here:
[Review] Crucial MX500 1TB - Um dos melhores SSDs SATAs do AliExpress com DRAM Cache! - The Overclock Page
Hoje, testaremos um SSD NVMe da fabricante americana Crucial, do segmento topo de linha SATA, modelo MX500. Neste teste, constataremos o modelo de 1TB que adquirimos via AliExpress... Continue lendo!theoverclockingpage.com
Thank you for the answer.
Can you look at this document for Samsung PM883?
You will have to buy and test. AFAIK no one tested it yet, but one user with an iMac:
A list of successful iMac 27" (2012-2019) SSD upgrades
Another success - HDD & Blade upgrade: Device: Late 2013 - 14.2 - MF125LL/A (3.5Ghz i7-4771, Fusion HDD+128GB blade) Blade upgrade: 128GB Blade -> 32GB Apple NVMe SSD (656-0029D) HDD upgrade: 3TB SATA HDD -> Samsung PM883 1.92TB SATA III SSD Speed test: 762r/343w & 522r/489w OS: Catalina...forums.macrumors.com
Btw, late-2013 iMac is already SATAIII, so, you could have compatibility issues and be aware that when discontinued datacenter SSDs show up in the market, it's usually 2nd hand.
I asked a guy from one of the popular online stores, and he told me that are brand new SSDs.
I hope that I can trust them if I make this decision.