Sintech does have a DE/EU and a CZ based storefront, so you should be able to mail order them from them directly.What is the current state of MBA 2013-2017 compatible nVME adapters?
Are the ones by Sintech still the only choice? I am in Europe and can't find them here.
Thanks!
Under what OS are you experiencing the crash? (is this a native install/OCLP patched install, etc?)Just upgrade my Mac book air (2017) to 2tb using MSI SPATIUM M461 it works fine but have a problem when sleep/wake,it will kernel crash,i tried the pmset command but it`s not working,really appriciate if anyone can help me solve this problem thank you! View attachment 2432263 View attachment 2432264
so i just bought this macbook 1 week ago and it's already have a cheap knock off samsung ssd inside it and it's so laggy and always crashing so i replace it with my SSD and install macos high Sierra from command+r then update it to Monterey 12.7.1Under what OS are you experiencing the crash? (is this a native install/OCLP patched install, etc?)
Did you update your EFI before installing the NVME? (need to update to at least 12.x)
The process is done automatically on an OS install (first time if not done automatically)i'm sorry i'm new to macbook so i dont understand how to update my EFI.
What OS was on the machine when you received it? (as it appears you did not receive it with the original Apple SSD there are a lot of unknowns here)so i just bought this macbook 1 week ago and it's already have a cheap knock off samsung ssd inside it and it's so laggy and always crashing so i replace it with my SSD and install macos high Sierra from command+r then update it to Monterey 12.7.1
Sorry for the late reply tried everything and didn't work so i bought samsung 970 evo plus because this forum said it's compatible and it dose!The process is done automatically on an OS install (first time if not done automatically)
Check the number in System Information and see what version you have (if it doesn’t start with 489 we will have to do something about that)
What OS was on the machine when you received it? (as it appears you did not receive it with the original Apple SSD there are a lot of unknowns here)
Have you checked fitment of the drive? (ensure it is not loose or contacting bottom of case, if the cheap adapter has exposed pins you may want to buy some Kapton tape and cover those to prevent shorting)
Tried an OCLP install? (it includes NVMEFix and can have SSDPMEnabler included as well; if this is related to E21 support/performance it may help)
If all of these fail I would probably buy a native Apple SSD (doesn’t matter how big or small), do the installs again and then see what else happens..)
Good work. Time Machine that comes in MacOS works great for backup, and is free..I wanted to report back what NVMe SSD worked for me and what didn't.
I have a 2015 MacBook Pro (15" display, 16 GB RAM, 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 chip).
What didn't work -- Crucial P3 Plus (gen 4) 500 GB drive, connected with a Micro Connectors adapter (Micro Center store brand). The Crucial drive didn't even show up in Disk Utility. Nothing at all.
What did work -- SK Hynix Gold P31 500 GB drive, connected with the Micro Connectors adapter. The drive showed up in Disk Utility, I did a quick erase/format right in Disk Utility (no need for an external drive enclosure to pre-format the drive with a separate MacBook), and I was able to do a complete Internet Restore without a hitch. As a bonus, the drive was on sale at Micro Center!
As a side note, I was also able to do a complete restore of my entire User folder through my online backup service (CrashPlan -- I recommend it), which also restored my Firefox bookmarks, preferences, and extensions, so a couple days later it's like I didn't miss a beat.
FWIW, when I talked to the guy at the Apple Store earlier this week to confirm that my old drive was toast, for a moment he had a look of panic on his face (a feeling I know well from the past). But I simply said, "I have a backup" and he exhaled with a look of relief -- he was more worried than I was, lol. For anyone still on the fence, I highly recommend using an automated online backup service for your entire User folder. I never once had that feeling of panic thinking that everything was lost (just a twinge of frustration that I had to fix it). The years of paying a monthly fee paid off yesterday, and it was totally worth it.
Good luck!
I use the short one on my MBP11,2. No difference between them in terms of functionality. The only issue people reported here with the long version was the ensemble SSD+adapter forcing towards the bottom pane of the laptop and in some situations, even bending the SSD a little bit.Hello
What is the sintech adapter recommended for a mid 2014 mbp? The short version or the long one?
Any relevant difference between them?
It would be to install a wd sn580.
Thanks!
If there is any performance difference comparing WD580 and SK P31 that would be minimal and not perceptible because of the hardware limitations (PCIe with only 2 lanes) on the MBP11,2. It is like driving a Ferrari Testarossa on a 100Km/h highway during rush hour. You are happy if you can reach 70Km/h average speeds.Me too I would like to know if WD SN580 performs better than SK Hynix Gold P31 (my current SSD) on a mid 2014 mbp
Thanks a lot for this clear explanation!If there is any performance difference comparing WD580 and SK P31 that would be minimal and not perceptible because of the hardware limitations (PCIe with only 2 lanes) on the MBP11,2. It is like driving a Ferrari Testarossa on a 100Km/h highway during rush hour. You are happy if you can reach 70Km/h average speeds.
Lilu is required as a dependency of NVMEFix (which you should be able to install both through OCLP)hi,
New to the forum and was wondering if anyone tried to use an Samsung 990 pro ssd on an early 2015 retina MacBook Pro. I noticed that there's no info on this specifically ssd and I want to now if its possible to get this setup working.
(using gigabase m.2 adapter)
should I try NVMeFIX or Lila?
thx in advance
TBW only affects how many blocks can be written to the drive (usually if you exceed that number it may not fail immediately; it is not indicative of any ‘death’ point..Friendly reminder for all who are shopping for a new SSD, check the Total Bytes Written (TBW) information on the manufacturer website or check the SSD PDF documentation.
A Crucial P2 500 GB SSD is a really suboptimal choice for an SSD, this model has a TBW of only 150 TB and this is a real joke for a 500 GB drive.
This seems to be not Correct.A Crucial P2 500 GB SSD is a really suboptimal choice for an SSD, this model has a TBW of only 150 TB and this is a real joke for a 500 GB drive.
Hi everyone,
I have just been given a Mid 2015, MacBook Pro 15" with Dual Graphics.
Reading the many pages in this thread, I can see that a lot of people have gone with the SK Hynix Gold P31 1TB with the Sintech adapter.
Luckily I already have few of these adapters from when I upgraded a friends MacBook Air, so I only need to decide on which SSD would be the best for me.
I am currently looking at the SK Hynix Gold P31 1TB for £82 or I have the option of purchasing an Apple 1TB SSPOLARIS drive for £85.
Can anyone please recommend which is the better drive out of the two (or any other drives, possibly 2TB) in terms of speed and battery performance?
I know if I were to go with the Apple OEM drive I would have less issues, but just wanted to know if there are any other drives I should be looking at in 2014.
Thanks
P31 would be your best bet out of the 2 (given Apple is no longer making those drives I would be concerned about longevity and quality of the parts; I’m certain most of those will be refurbished/or pulls)Hi everyone,
I have just been given a Mid 2015, MacBook Pro 15" with Dual Graphics.
Reading the many pages in this thread, I can see that a lot of people have gone with the SK Hynix Gold P31 1TB with the Sintech adapter.
Luckily I already have few of these adapters from when I upgraded a friends MacBook Air, so I only need to decide on which SSD would be the best for me.
I am currently looking at the SK Hynix Gold P31 1TB for £82 or I have the option of purchasing an Apple 1TB SSPOLARIS drive for £85.
Can anyone please recommend which is the better drive out of the two (or any other drives, possibly 2TB) in terms of speed and battery performance?
I know if I were to go with the Apple OEM drive I would have less issues, but just wanted to know if there are any other drives I should be looking at in 2014.
Thanks
In 2014? lol. I have had great results with a 1TB WD SN580 and so have others in this thread. Make sure to run ssdpmenabler or OCLP with the NVMeFix applied for least power consumption.
Thanks, I'll be looking out for deals on both of those drives.P31 would be your best bet out of the 2 (given Apple is no longer making those drives I would be concerned about longevity and quality of the parts; I’m certain most of those will be refurbished/or pulls)
But at that price you’re not that far off 2TB options (cheap ones are running around £85-90, it seems that around £100-110 is enough for a decent unit..)
I would definitely go with the P31. Although it is branded Apple, I remember reading somewhere in this thread that these Polaris SSDs are different than the ones shipped with the laptops from 2013-2015.I am currently looking at the SK Hynix Gold P31 1TB for £82 or I have the option of purchasing an Apple 1TB SSPOLARIS drive for £85.