Hey, handheldgames, where can one purchase a SSUBX SSD? I've checked eBay, but they all appear to be the SSUAX version. What should I be looking for, and is there a better place to look?
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Hey, handheldgames, where can one purchase a SSUBX SSD? I've checked eBay, but they all appear to be the SSUAX version. What should I be looking for, and is there a better place to look?
Three sold on eBay around mid-day on Friday - I found two of them. You cannot find them by searching for SSUBX or any other numbers. Once you see a 1TB card listed, you have to look at the image and determine for yourself if it is the one you are looking for. That's what I happened to do anyway . . .
With Apple's announcement of the new SSD's that are "2X the speed" (AKA SSUBX) for the Macbook Air and Macbook Pro, we can expect to see these take over as the new standard on Ebay over the next year.
Yeah, Apple Based SM951/953 drives should get readily available over the next year.
Honestly though I don't feel that big of a difference between the old Intel X-25M drive and the MZ-JPU256T/A02 I recently installed.
Other limitations of the Mac Pro 3,1 is starting to rear its head.
Honestly though I don't feel that big of a difference between the old Intel X-25M drive and the MZ-JPU256T/A02 I recently installed.
Other limitations of the Mac Pro 3,1 is starting to rear its head.
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Hello,
Not sure it's just the 3,1... On my 4,1, I've had the same experience when going from my x-25m to a Vertex 4 in 2012. The benchmarks were significantly different, but the overall user experience was exactly the same.
But regardless of the Mac used, I think that those uber fast drives will only be useful for people that absolutely need the throughput, for example 4K+ video work. In day to day usage, I think that current SATA3 and PCIe SSDs are far from the bottlenecks, so going from one to the other won't make much difference.
Loa
Not sure it's just the 3,1... On my 4,1, I've had the same experience when going from my x-25m to a Vertex 4 in 2012. The benchmarks were significantly different, but the overall user experience was exactly the same.
But regardless of the Mac used, I think that those uber fast drives will only be useful for people that absolutely need the throughput, for example 4K+ video work. In day to day usage, I think that current SATA3 and PCIe SSDs are far from the bottlenecks, so going from one to the other won't make much difference.
Loa
confirmation of new model "SSUBX" being used in the 2015 MBAirs ->
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Air+13-Inch+Early+2015+Teardown/38266
my new 13" MBA should be delivered in a few days. will do some benchmarks of the SSD (256GB).
OWC have already benchmarked the new 13" with the 256GB SSD ->
http://blog.macsales.com/28910-owc-unboxes-tests-speeds-of-ssds-in-new-2015-macbook-airs
http://blog.macsales.com/28910-owc-unboxes-tests-speeds-of-ssds-in-new-2015-macbook-airs
I believe I have the earlier version of the Sintech PCI-e adapter. It does not fit well in my 2009 Mac Pro. The screw holes in the adapter bracket force the circuit board too far inward causing the circuit board to be misaligned with the key in the PCI-e connector on the back plane.
I removed the screws from the adapter bracket and was able to install both the adapter and the bracket without a mechanical connection (precarious) Once installed, it was clear that the holes were not properly aligned.
I have looked at the images of the second version being offered on eBay. In those, the bracket appears to be different - the holes appear to be in a different position. I have ordered one for comparison, but I would be interested in hearing comments from others.
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received the 13" 2015 MacBook Air about an hour ago. there's a special build of 10.10.2 on it (14C2043) and the system-profiler shows something interesting: on the left, between "Memory" and "PCI" it says "NVMExpress" 
of course when clicking on this topic it says: "This computer doesn't contain any NVMExpress devices".
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the latest 10.10.3 beta (build 14D98g) shows NVMExpress on the cMP, too.
of course when clicking on this topic it says: "This computer doesn't contain any NVMExpress devices".
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the latest 10.10.3 beta (build 14D98g) shows NVMExpress on the cMP, too.
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Interesting. From Pike's Universum blog:
Reference: https://pikeralpha.wordpress.com/2015/03/13/new-ionvmefamily-kext/
Reference: https://pikeralpha.wordpress.com/2015/03/13/new-ionvmefamily-kext/
We already knew this
Someone already has an Apple SSD based on the SM953.
This thread has consistently carried latest info. Too bad it never ended up on front page, MR could have had the story.
Yes, the SM953 variant with S4LN058X01-8030 controller exists and I have one, here you go: https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=20248200#post20248200
but this still runs as (emulated?) S-ATA drive, right? AFAIK, NVMExpress should reduce command-overhead and latencies.
Yes, it runs as SATA /AHCI drive. If there is NVME, it's emulating SATA, as you said.
He will hopefully be adding the rare 1TB SM951 shortly.
I sent him one and it should be there now.
in about two weeks intel will launch the first NVME SSD named "750 series" that is targeted at consumers ->
http://www.intelgamingpromo.com/intel15b/ssd/notice
http://twimages.vr-zone.net/2015/03/ssd-750-sepc1.jpg
part numbers are believed to be
SSDPEDMW012T401 for the 1.2 TB model
and
SSDPE2MW400G401 for the 400 GB model
it'll be interesting to see if this will work in the cMP with OS X 10.10.3
http://www.intelgamingpromo.com/intel15b/ssd/notice
http://twimages.vr-zone.net/2015/03/ssd-750-sepc1.jpg
part numbers are believed to be
SSDPEDMW012T401 for the 1.2 TB model
and
SSDPE2MW400G401 for the 400 GB model
it'll be interesting to see if this will work in the cMP with OS X 10.10.3
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Hello,
Eager to see what Intel has in store... No rumours?
In any case... If a 2009 MP can just about humiliate a 2013 MP with regards to GPU and drive speed, it's quite obvious that a "normal" 2013 Mac Pro tower would have absolutely rocked. Open-ended GPU possibilities, PCIe 3 SSDs, recent CPUs, native USB3, PCIe level expansion without external boxes, internal expansion for HDD space... Damn!
I'm not familiar with hackintosh pros/cons, but when my 3.33GHz CPU won't be enough (doesn't look like it's going to be soon), I'm seriously going to look into it.
Such a shame. I was on the fence about the new Mac Pro at first, but now it's just painfully obvious that the can design was all wrong...
Loa
Eager to see what Intel has in store... No rumours?
In any case... If a 2009 MP can just about humiliate a 2013 MP with regards to GPU and drive speed, it's quite obvious that a "normal" 2013 Mac Pro tower would have absolutely rocked. Open-ended GPU possibilities, PCIe 3 SSDs, recent CPUs, native USB3, PCIe level expansion without external boxes, internal expansion for HDD space... Damn!
I'm not familiar with hackintosh pros/cons, but when my 3.33GHz CPU won't be enough (doesn't look like it's going to be soon), I'm seriously going to look into it.
Such a shame. I was on the fence about the new Mac Pro at first, but now it's just painfully obvious that the can design was all wrong...
Loa
SM951 available
Sleuthing the net, there is a supplier in the UK that has Samsungs latest gear: http://www.flexxmemory.co.uk/solid-state-drives-ssd/samsung-sm951-512gb-m-2-ngff-pcie-solid-state-drive-ssd-2280-mzhpv512hdgl-00000/
Whilst it's a UK supplier(grab another pint for some cMP top gear action), the blokes in the US can get the kit VAT free with a bit slower shipping.
If you can't wait for an eBay Apple/Samsung SSUBX, this is your chance.
Trim enabler Wowes with the SSUAX
If you use trim enabler for legacy SSD's, which we all should, expect an occasional grey do not boot screen, requiring some terminal nonsense to restore functionality. The upgrade to 10.10.3 beta rendered my 1Tb ssuax unable to boot without a manual jumpstart.
Final toughts on running in Stealth.
As macvidcards mentioned, why was there no press coverage on our new toys? Ask MR, Appleinsider, barefeats and thessdreview. I sent email tips to all the orgs when the SSUBX first surfaced calling out the Apple/Samsung delivers the Fastest SSD ever.. on EBay. Whilst Les from tssdr popped up in the thread, our findings were relatively stealth, enabling us to grab the kit as it showed up on eBay. Which turned out to be a good thing!
Sleuthing the net, there is a supplier in the UK that has Samsungs latest gear: http://www.flexxmemory.co.uk/solid-state-drives-ssd/samsung-sm951-512gb-m-2-ngff-pcie-solid-state-drive-ssd-2280-mzhpv512hdgl-00000/
Whilst it's a UK supplier(grab another pint for some cMP top gear action), the blokes in the US can get the kit VAT free with a bit slower shipping.
If you can't wait for an eBay Apple/Samsung SSUBX, this is your chance.
Trim enabler Wowes with the SSUAX
If you use trim enabler for legacy SSD's, which we all should, expect an occasional grey do not boot screen, requiring some terminal nonsense to restore functionality. The upgrade to 10.10.3 beta rendered my 1Tb ssuax unable to boot without a manual jumpstart.
Final toughts on running in Stealth.
As macvidcards mentioned, why was there no press coverage on our new toys? Ask MR, Appleinsider, barefeats and thessdreview. I sent email tips to all the orgs when the SSUBX first surfaced calling out the Apple/Samsung delivers the Fastest SSD ever.. on EBay. Whilst Les from tssdr popped up in the thread, our findings were relatively stealth, enabling us to grab the kit as it showed up on eBay. Which turned out to be a good thing!
To be clear, are you saying that you had TrimEnabler running for legacy SSDs and this caused the problem with 10.10.3? OR... Are you saying that the 1TB SSUAX has a problem with 10.10.3? I'm thinking the former but I want it to be clear in my head, it's a little foggy right now from meds.
To be clear, are you saying that you had TrimEnabler running for legacy SSDs and this caused the problem with 10.10.3? OR... Are you saying that the 1TB SSUAX has a problem with 10.10.3? I'm thinking the former but I want it to be clear in my head, it's a little foggy right now from meds.
I'm fighting off the a upper respiratory virus as well. Lol. I had TrimEnabler running for legacy SSDs. That resulted with 10.10.3 not booting as it detected a unsigned driver.
I'd rather deal with the occasional option-r recovery mode terminal session than loose Trim.