Updating to SSD Drive

[nduemler]

Hello all...

How well would El Cap run with a 2009 MBP with 120 GB SDD? This computer is my secondary machine that is really only used for basic web-browsing and occasional web development...

How would the age of this computer affect the performance?

Thanks!

 

[Weaselboy]

You won't get the full advertised speed of the SSD because that MacBook uses the older and slower SATA II interface, but it will still be a big improvement and very noticeable.

I put a SSD in my nieces 2008 MacBook and it was quite a noticeable improvement.

 

[Fishrrman]

Agree with Weaselboy above.

An SSD will breathe new life into the old MacBook.

But -- you don't need to spend extra for a "top model" SSD because ALL SSD's you buy will operate at only SATA II speeds anyway.

So -- something like a Sandisk "SSD Plus" or basic Crucial model will do all that you need.
You can probably find a 120gb model in the $40 price range on amazon.

Use ifixit.com for the guide on "doing the swap", and BE SURE to buy and use the right tools for the job...

 

[nduemler]

Thanks for the input @Fishrrman and @Weaselboy! Plan on doing the swap this weekend and will update once done.