Do you use SSD's now or plan to buy?

[VirtualRain]

Where are you at? (BTW, If you are planning to put one or more SSD's in your new 2010 MP as soon as it arrives, answer as currently have multiple or I have one)

Incidentally, here's the results from the same poll last year...

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=751354

[Ozric]

Just installed an OWC 240GB as startup on a Mac Pro 2 X 3.0 Ghz Dual Core this morning. My first SSD and I'm blown away. May rethink new Mac Pro to less cores or processor speed.

[Cynicalone]

I have one in my 09 Mac Pro now (Intel 160GB G2).

if Intel releases the G3's in the next few months I would consider an upgrade to the 300 or 600GB model.

[philipma1957]

I have a pair of 200gb patriot inferno ssds. going to put them in my first mac pro. Going to buy a 2010 base model.

[cjt3007]

Thinking about trying the Momentus XT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148591

[Honumaui]

mac 3,1
both SSSd are OWC 100 gig RE models

one is for boot one is for LR cache

going to buy 3 of the 40 gig OWC also and move one of the 100 gig to the wifes machine she will get one 40 for cache I will use two 40s in raid 0 for cache

[Spanky Deluxe]

I currently have one SSD (256GB M225 Crucial). If the prices drop with Intel's G3 release then I may consider buying another of a similar size to either replace this one or go into my MacBook Pro.

[alphaod]

I have one on each of my my laptops and when prices come down a bit more I will buy a few for my desktop.

[Icaras]

Whenever Intel G3 hits, I'll be buying 3, while keeping a WD caviar black mechanical.

[strausd]

OWC SSD in empty optical bay as boot drive and I'm lovin it!

[alphaod]

OWC SSD in empty optical bay as boot drive and I'm lovin it!

It seems like everyone has one of these. Makes me want to get one to taste the fun.

[lordonuthin]

I have 3 cheap 40 gig ssd's HANGING :p from the connectors in my 2009 MP running in software raid 0 and they are quite fast.

[reel2reel]

OWC SSD in empty optical bay as boot drive and I'm lovin it!

Exactly my plan. I've got a 120GB OWC coming in the mail. It's going in the lower optical bay. And I plan on lovin' it!

[dockingbay94]

OWC SSD in empty optical bay as boot drive and I'm lovin it!

Same. Mac Pro starts up in 15 seconds flat from the chime. Unreal.

[reel2reel]

Same. Mac Pro starts up in 15 seconds flat from the chime. Unreal.

Did you move your Home folder off the SSD?

[now i see it]

For anyone who has doubts about an SSD, Don't. Using an SSD as your boot and App drive is a fundamental change in the way your computer will work for you. If you have never experienced one before, it will blow you away. After using one for 10 minutes, I knew I would NEVER go back to a mechanical HD ever again for my boot drive. They really are that great (I'm using an OWC 100GB) Everything just SNAPs open, and the computer is freaky fun to use.

[johnnymg]

I wouldn't own a computer without at least one SSD in it. See sig ~~~~~~ :p

[Ryan P]

Have OWC 120GB in Optical in MBP. Thinking of getting 2 for my Mac Pro 1 for OSX, 1 for Windows 7.....but I change my plans on a daily basis

[StofUnited]

I have 3 cheap 40 gig ssd's HANGING :p from the connectors in my 2009 MP running in software raid 0 and they are quite fast.

Lord' - how do you have this setup? Are you taking up 3 of the 4 HDD Sleds for your SSDs?

Does anyone know if there is a way to put 2 SSDs in one of the 4 HDD sleds and still be able to use the other 3 for HDDs? (while also using the extra optical bay for a boot SSD)?

Also - is it possible to use the SSDs as a scratch disc for FCP?
*** Just saw a nanofrog post that goes into detail on this so no need to respond to this one if you agree with his stuff ***

[MFDoom]

For anyone who has doubts about an SSD, Don't. Using an SSD as your boot and App drive is a fundamental change in the way your computer will work for you. If you have never experienced one before, it will blow you away. After using one for 10 minutes, I knew I would NEVER go back to a mechanical HD ever again for my boot drive. They really are that great (I'm using an OWC 100GB) Everything just SNAPs open, and the computer is freaky fun to use.

What is a good sized SSD boot drive? Assuming your data lives on another hard drive?

[alphaod]

What is a good sized SSD boot drive? Assuming your data lives on another hard drive?

120GB should be sufficient.

[lordonuthin]

Lord' - how do you have this setup? Are you taking up 3 of the 4 HDD Sleds for your SSDs? Yes and they are just hanging, the sleds don't do any good :eek: I suppose I could use some tape or zip ties to hold em.

Does anyone know if there is a way to put 2 SSDs in one of the 4 HDD sleds and still be able to use the other 3 for HDDs? Not that I know of.

[Spanky Deluxe]

Does anyone know if there is a way to put 2 SSDs in one of the 4 HDD sleds and still be able to use the other 3 for HDDs? (while also using the extra optical bay for a boot SSD)?

Yes, you can - just not in a 2009 or newer Mac Pro: http://www.transintl.com/store/category.cfm?Category=2746&RequestTimeOut=500

Yes and they are just hanging, the sleds don't do any good :eek: I suppose I could use some tape or zip ties to hold em.

That is dangerous. The connectors alone are not designed for that kind of mechanical stress. If you've spent a fortune on a Mac Pro and SSD drives, then surely you can spend a few bucks on a few drive size adapters?!!

http://www.transintl.com/store/category.cfm?category=2787

[Eidorian]

I'm interested in Intel's coming next generation of drives.

[Cocoia]

I got an OCZ Vertex II 120GB in drive bay two and also, yes, loving it.

[Transporteur]

160GB Intel G2 in 09 Mac Pro
120GB OCZ Vertex in 09 MBP
40GB Intel G2 in 09 Mac Mini

Very satisfied with the 160GB in the Pro till now. Runs about a year now without any problems and is still as fast as on the first day.

Although only 50% filled I consider upgrading to the 300GB G3 if the speed bump is decent for random access.

[breatheasy]

Thinking about trying the Momentus XT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148591

I bought one last week. Definitely recommend. Upgraded from a 5400rpm drive and the difference is amazing.

[mscriv]

I would love to step into the SSD world, but it's just not affordable for me right now.

[VirtualRain]

Interesting results so far compared to a year ago...

This time last year, 62% were putting off the purchase of an SSD, compared with only 29% this year.

This year, 45% of voters have one or more SSD's compared to only 20% last year.

[J&JPolangin]

I have a crucial M225 128Gb in my whitebook (well this weekend), an Intel 80Gb G2 in my eeePC, and a WD Scorpio Blue 64Gb as my boot drive in my AMD quad HTPC rig in the living room along with 3Tb of movie storage drives...

[chas0001]

I have a Crucial 128Gb M225 SSD that I boot from and launch apps from. I moved my user folder to a Regular 2TB hard drive.

Its really fast.

[corbuso]

I have installed a OCZ Colossus LT II 128GB in my MacPro 2010 (6*3.33 Ghz) and very happy with it. In one year or so, I plan to buy a 1 TB SSD once the prices have significantly decreased.

[Cycom]

look at my sig. will get a 300GB Intel G3 when they come out (if the price is right). would never go back to mechanical drives.

[waiwai]

I just got my new Mac Pro yesterday and put an OCZ Vertex 2 120GB into it... I was blown away... I had previously been using 7200RPM HD's and boy does it make a difference... It took me under 14 seconds to boot up OS... I use the SSD for Boot/Scratch... PS CS5 Extended loads in like 2 seconds...

Once you go SSD, you can't go back... Truth.

[mangrove]

Have several OWC's (60,120,240,240) but tried the OWC 40GB to see if I could go the Mac Performance Guide route and do a clean/hybrid Boot install. Well got OSX, all my apps etc on it except data and only used 27GB with 12+ available. And it flies too. After I did that got some more for offsite cloned boot drives.:D