Which SSD should I buy?

Duardo · Dec 2, 2012, 09:32 PM

I am wanting to replacing my optical drive with an SSD in my 2008 iMac.

I've been reading a lot of reviews for different SSDs and these have been coming up a lot. The only thing I'm concerned about is reliability and lifespan. I need some help deciding which SSD to get out of these four choices:

Thank you

TheGenerous · Dec 2, 2012, 09:58 PM

@Duardo, I hope you don't mind me asking here as well.
What SSD for a 2006 MacBook?

phoenixsan · Dec 2, 2012, 10:06 PM

a good measure of realibility is the MBTF (mean time between failure), a statistic what measures the time elapsed between inherent failures. In that case, the data I gather after a quick search are:

Samsung MBTF: 1,500,000 hours
Intel: 1,200,000 hours
OCZ: 2,000,000 hours
Kingston: 1,000,000 hours

So, one can infer from these data, you will best served with the OCZ one

sahni130 · Dec 2, 2012, 10:21 PM

I would definitely pick the Samsung 830 series over the 840 series. The 830 has a proven reliability record and is better built. Everyone seems to agree that MLC memory (830) is better than the TLC memory that 840 uses. I just bought one for my macbook last week and absolutely love it. I went to amazon warehouse deals and got a 256gb 830 series for $175 shipped. Speeds are great and I really recommend it!

Best of luck,
jay

Spink10 · Dec 2, 2012, 10:57 PM

Another 830 fan.

toto2007 · Dec 2, 2012, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sahni130

I would definitely pick the Samsung 830 series over the 840 series. The 830 has a proven reliability record and is better built. Everyone seems to agree that MLC memory (830) is better than the TLC memory that 840 uses. I just bought one for my macbook last week and absolutely love it. I went to amazon warehouse deals and got a 256gb 830 series for $175 shipped. Speeds are great and I really recommend it!

Best of luck,
jay

Is it possible to put an SSD drive inside the MBP or inside any other mac (Mac Pro,...)?
Where can i find more info on this, eventually with instructions how to install the sad?

Thanks.

sahni130 · Dec 2, 2012, 11:59 PM

Most SSDs now are of the 2.5 inch form factor which fits perfectly inside a mac mini or macbook pro. If you wan't to install that in a Mac Pro or another desktop then you will need a 3.5 inch adapter such as this one : (http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-3-5-Inch-A...ch+ssd+adapter)

Youtube has some great tutorials on how to install the drives. Check out OWC's channel.

-Jay

b52hbuff · 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sahni130

If you wan't to install that in a Mac Pro or another desktop then you will need a 3.5 inch adapter such as this one : (http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-3-5-Inch-A...ch+ssd+adapter)

-Jay

http://www.amazon.com/SAMSUNG-2-5-In...30+ssd+desktop

Not sure about other SSDs, but Samsung has a desktop kit version that includes the adapter. May be more expensive than ala carte, but at least you'd expect the pieces to fit together.

Penn Jennings · Dec 3, 2012, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toto2007

Is it possible to put an SSD drive inside the MBP or inside any other mac (Mac Pro,...)?
Where can i find more info on this, eventually with instructions how to install the sad?

Thanks.

Installing a SSD is fairly easy in a MBP as long you have the right tools. You can get the screw drivers from OWC for $5.

From what I've seen, the mini is more work.

toto2007 · Dec 3, 2012, 11:22 PM

Do you need some kind of driver or it behaves like a "regular" hard disk?

Thanks.

JGRE · Dec 6, 2012, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toto2007

Is it possible to put an SSD drive inside the MBP or inside any other mac (Mac Pro,...)?
Where can i find more info on this, eventually with instructions how to install the sad?

Thanks.

Youtube: Fixit

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Duardo

I am wanting to replacing my optical drive with an SSD in my 2008 iMac.

I've been reading a lot of reviews for different SSDs and these have been coming up a lot. The only thing I'm concerned about is reliability and lifespan. I need some help deciding which SSD to get out of these four choices:

Thank you

Why didn't you consider the OCZ Vertex 4. Schould be far better than the Agility.

MattieD · Dec 6, 2012, 09:17 AM

Not trying to thread-jack but out of Intel, Samsung, OCZ, or Crucial which ones can be updated natively in OSX and which ones can not?

Which is the most user friendly?

LaunchpadBS · Dec 6, 2012, 05:53 PM

I have the M4 and it flies!
Looking at getting the Samsung 840 as its cheaper than the 830, any real reason to go for the 830 instead?

Dec 2, 2012, 09:32 PM	#1
Duardo macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2008	Which SSD should I buy? I am wanting to replacing my optical drive with an SSD in my 2008 iMac. I've been reading a lot of reviews for different SSDs and these have been coming up a lot. The only thing I'm concerned about is reliability and lifespan. I need some help deciding which SSD to get out of these four choices: Samsung 840 Series SSD 250GB - $170 Intel 330 Series SSD 240GB - $193 OCZ Technology 256GB Agility 4 Series - $175 Kingston HyperX 3K 240GB - $185 Thank you
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phoenixsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	I think.... a good measure of realibility is the MBTF (mean time between failure), a statistic what measures the time elapsed between inherent failures. In that case, the data I gather after a quick search are: Samsung MBTF: 1,500,000 hours Intel: 1,200,000 hours OCZ: 2,000,000 hours Kingston: 1,000,000 hours So, one can infer from these data, you will best served with the OCZ one __________________ Mac Pro 2010 3.06 Westmere version, 12 Core 64 GB RAM, 4 TB , iPhone 5 (black)
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Dec 2, 2012, 10:21 PM	#4
sahni130 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States	I would definitely pick the Samsung 830 series over the 840 series. The 830 has a proven reliability record and is better built. Everyone seems to agree that MLC memory (830) is better than the TLC memory that 840 uses. I just bought one for my macbook last week and absolutely love it. I went to amazon warehouse deals and got a 256gb 830 series for $175 shipped. Speeds are great and I really recommend it! Best of luck, jay __________________ Mid-2012 13.3-inch MBP with Samsung 830 SSD, Dell S2340M, Wireless Keyboard, Logitech M325 Mouse Early '08 20-inch iMac iPhone 5 32GB AT&T
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Dec 2, 2012, 11:59 PM	#7
sahni130 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States	Most SSDs now are of the 2.5 inch form factor which fits perfectly inside a mac mini or macbook pro. If you wan't to install that in a Mac Pro or another desktop then you will need a 3.5 inch adapter such as this one : (http://www.amazon.com/OCZ-3-5-Inch-A...ch+ssd+adapter) Youtube has some great tutorials on how to install the drives. Check out OWC's channel. -Jay __________________ Mid-2012 13.3-inch MBP with Samsung 830 SSD, Dell S2340M, Wireless Keyboard, Logitech M325 Mouse Early '08 20-inch iMac iPhone 5 32GB AT&T
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Dec 2, 2012, 10:57 PM	#5
Spink10 macrumors 68020 Join Date: Nov 2011	Another 830 fan.
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Dec 3, 2012, 11:22 PM	#10
toto2007 macrumors newbie Join Date: Dec 2007	Do you need some kind of driver or it behaves like a "regular" hard disk? Thanks.
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Dec 6, 2012, 09:17 AM	#12
MattieD macrumors newbie Join Date: Jun 2012	Not trying to thread-jack but out of Intel, Samsung, OCZ, or Crucial which ones can be updated natively in OSX and which ones can not? Which is the most user friendly?
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Dec 6, 2012, 05:53 PM	#13
LaunchpadBS macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: iLondon/iDurban	I have the M4 and it flies! Looking at getting the Samsung 840 as its cheaper than the 830, any real reason to go for the 830 instead?
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