Great. I doubt the new macbook pros will be out for a while even though I hope the opposite so might as well. So I will need a special usb to SATA cable or I can format it from an external USB hard drive enclosure?
Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
SSD Buying Guide [part 2]
- Thread starter Hellhammer
- WikiPost WikiPost
- Start date
-
- Tags
- 2016
- Sort by reaction score
- Status
Great. I doubt the new macbook pros will be out for a while even though I hope the opposite so might as well. So I will need a special usb to SATA cable or I can format it from an external USB hard drive enclosure?
I formatted mine after i installed it in the MBP, rebooted while pressing the options key, once it reboots, access the disk utility, choose the disk u want to format, choose erase and format “Mac OS Extended (Journaled)” name the disk and press Erase. The disk will now be formatted.
Reboot again while pressing Options key, back to disk utilities and this time choose "install os x" follow instructions from there.
p.s make sure you have the thumb drive inserted before you reboot.
i personally use an external hard drive instead of a thumb drive, considerably faster installation and more reliable.
Last edited:
I am by no means a techie person, so I wanted to report on my success renovating my late 2011 MBP 15 this week.
It's a 2.2GHz Core i7 which came fitted with a Hitachi 500GB HDD and 4GB of ram. For the past year or so it has been running painfully slow. In fact, some weeks I did not even use it for anything but playing music as it was too aggravating to use. That beachball makes me want to violent things. Thus, I concluded I need to upgrade, either to a new system or to work with what I have.
I opted for the latter option as I love this machine. We've been through a lot together, and although the screen has a few pressure marks, I still prefer the old matte high resolution screen on my machine over the retina screens of the new models.
Said and done, I went on Amazon and ordered a 500GB SSD from Crucial's MX200 series, and 8GB of ram from the same manufacturer (an EU marketed 'Mac Kit' product code CT2C4G3S1339MCEU. Grand total: £127.96 for the SSD + £47.99 for the ram + £6.99 for a USB to SATA cable = £182.94. Not an insignificant cost, but obviously a lot cheaper than buying a new computer.
I formatted the SSD and cloned my HDD to the SSD using Disk Utility in OSX without any problems. Crucial's MX200 SSDs apparently come without any proprietary cloning software, but I truly do not see the point of cloning software when Disk Utility does everything you need for you.
I never made a bootable USB. Rather, I ensured that everything worked by booting from the new SSD as an external drive with the USB to SATA cable. When I was convinced that everything worked as it should after booting all my key apps and files from the SSD via USB. I went ahead and replaced both the stock HDD and ram.
I already owned a set of jewellers screwdrivers and the bottom cover screws on the MBP easily unscrewed with the No.00 Philips head. I had to supplement my existing tool collection with the required torx head for the screws that are used to mount the SSD in the storage unit cradle. Moreover, I also took the opportunity to buy an airduster to clean the fans and innards of the MBP. Slotting in the new ram was stupidly easy, and so was replacing the HDD with the SSD.
Upon the first bootup, the screen remained grey for a minute or so and I thought I messed up, but then the system loaded without any problems.
Truly, I cannot recommend enough to owners of MBPs with replaceable HDDs and ram to upgrade their hardware using new memory and storage components before buying a new system. I hope and think that this 2011 machine will now last me another three years. 2011-2018 would be a great run!
It's a 2.2GHz Core i7 which came fitted with a Hitachi 500GB HDD and 4GB of ram. For the past year or so it has been running painfully slow. In fact, some weeks I did not even use it for anything but playing music as it was too aggravating to use. That beachball makes me want to violent things. Thus, I concluded I need to upgrade, either to a new system or to work with what I have.
I opted for the latter option as I love this machine. We've been through a lot together, and although the screen has a few pressure marks, I still prefer the old matte high resolution screen on my machine over the retina screens of the new models.
Said and done, I went on Amazon and ordered a 500GB SSD from Crucial's MX200 series, and 8GB of ram from the same manufacturer (an EU marketed 'Mac Kit' product code CT2C4G3S1339MCEU. Grand total: £127.96 for the SSD + £47.99 for the ram + £6.99 for a USB to SATA cable = £182.94. Not an insignificant cost, but obviously a lot cheaper than buying a new computer.
I formatted the SSD and cloned my HDD to the SSD using Disk Utility in OSX without any problems. Crucial's MX200 SSDs apparently come without any proprietary cloning software, but I truly do not see the point of cloning software when Disk Utility does everything you need for you.
I never made a bootable USB. Rather, I ensured that everything worked by booting from the new SSD as an external drive with the USB to SATA cable. When I was convinced that everything worked as it should after booting all my key apps and files from the SSD via USB. I went ahead and replaced both the stock HDD and ram.
I already owned a set of jewellers screwdrivers and the bottom cover screws on the MBP easily unscrewed with the No.00 Philips head. I had to supplement my existing tool collection with the required torx head for the screws that are used to mount the SSD in the storage unit cradle. Moreover, I also took the opportunity to buy an airduster to clean the fans and innards of the MBP. Slotting in the new ram was stupidly easy, and so was replacing the HDD with the SSD.
Upon the first bootup, the screen remained grey for a minute or so and I thought I messed up, but then the system loaded without any problems.
Truly, I cannot recommend enough to owners of MBPs with replaceable HDDs and ram to upgrade their hardware using new memory and storage components before buying a new system. I hope and think that this 2011 machine will now last me another three years. 2011-2018 would be a great run!
Yes. That is a very popular drive and a lot of forum members here use that model.
After. If you are using the newest Yosemite version or El Capitan you don't even need the TRIM Enabler app.
Once you have the OS installed, just open Terminal and enter the command below and TRIM will be turned on.
Code:
sudo trimforce enableWould this SSD be compatible with my mid-2010 13" MBP?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=intel_360_gb_ssd-_-20-167-345-_-Product
Thanks.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...cm_re=intel_360_gb_ssd-_-20-167-345-_-Product
Thanks.
So the original post didn't really help me in deciding which SSD to buy. Still a great introduction to SSDs though.
I currently have a 2012 MacBook Pro 13" non-Retina and it's been getting slow recently. I want to upgrade it with an SSD to hopefully make it a screamer again (along with an upgrade to OS X El Capitan).
Which SSD would be best for my computer? I'm aiming for an SSD with at least 250GB.
I currently have a 2012 MacBook Pro 13" non-Retina and it's been getting slow recently. I want to upgrade it with an SSD to hopefully make it a screamer again (along with an upgrade to OS X El Capitan).
Which SSD would be best for my computer? I'm aiming for an SSD with at least 250GB.
Nice! That was the one I was eyeing on Amazon too. I'll probably get that one then. Thanks!
hello, i'm about to buy all the parts to upgrade my macbook pro 2008 15"
I'm going to make a fusion drive with the samsung evo 850 SSD (not sure on the size yet) and an HDD.
So, I'm having some trouble working out which HDD to get, and rather than doing all the research and checking compatibility ect I'd rather someone just tell me which ones are 'ones to get' on the same level of quality and value for money that I see the sumsung evo & crucial SSDs being recommended for.
Also, for the fusion drive, would I want to put the SSD or the HDD in place of the old HDD? or in other words, which one should I buy the caddy for?
I'm going to make a fusion drive with the samsung evo 850 SSD (not sure on the size yet) and an HDD.
So, I'm having some trouble working out which HDD to get, and rather than doing all the research and checking compatibility ect I'd rather someone just tell me which ones are 'ones to get' on the same level of quality and value for money that I see the sumsung evo & crucial SSDs being recommended for.
Also, for the fusion drive, would I want to put the SSD or the HDD in place of the old HDD? or in other words, which one should I buy the caddy for?
I would like to upgrade my mid-2010 Macbook Pro to hold me over until I can afford to buy a new laptop/desktop.
Here is the info: Mid-2010 Macbook Pro - 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - 4GB Memory 1067 Mhz DDR3
I would like to at least double my HD size from 250GB to 500GB and get a SSD.
And I want to increase my memory to 8GB.
What do you recommend?
Thanks!
Here is the info: Mid-2010 Macbook Pro - 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - 4GB Memory 1067 Mhz DDR3
I would like to at least double my HD size from 250GB to 500GB and get a SSD.
And I want to increase my memory to 8GB.
What do you recommend?
Thanks!
Hi guys, i am totally new here. I keep asking myself this question: for a mistake, i've bought samsung ssd mz-hpv5120 sm951 for upgrading my macbook pro mid 2015 storage. After opening it up i found i should have mz-jpv5120 instead. So, can i use hpv5120 on my macbook pro or is it not compatible?
Thanks
Thanks
My $.02: The Samsung 850 PRO is a screamer, but little separates it from the EVO, apart from the 10yr warranty (the EVO only has 5). In reality, chances are you'll replace the drive within a few years regardless of whether it fails or not.
Just bringing this up because I just dropped $270 on 2x PRO (256GB) only to find there's no performance increase whatsoever. The EVO is some $30-$40 cheaper.
Just bringing this up because I just dropped $270 on 2x PRO (256GB) only to find there's no performance increase whatsoever. The EVO is some $30-$40 cheaper.
There is nothing special about Mac SSDs*. It is just a standard 2.5 inch laptop drive form factor with a SATA connection. You can literally pick any brand you want and it will work.
*The Retina Macbook Pro's and the MacBook Airs use a proprietary connector and drive shape that is nonstandard. I assume here you are talking about an older MacBook or MacBook Pro... or a Mac Desktop.
Edit: I see from your previous posts you have a 2007 MacBook. Any 2.5 inch laptop drive with a SATA connection will work. About the nest bang for the buck right now is the Samsung EVO 850 or the Crucial MX200. Just grab whichever is cheapest.
hi,
i'm in need of some advice -
i have a mid 2009 macbook pro (Yosemite 10.10.5) and want to upgrade to a SSD, i have been researching and have found that there maybe an issue with the nVidia mcp79 chipset and the SSD being restricted to 1.5gbps (SATA I)
i want to purchase a drive that works and i think the best 2 i can see are the samsung 850 EVO or the Crucial BX200.
can someone who knows or who has fitted a SSD to a mid 2009 MBP please help me out - it's a minefield!