Aftermarket SSD/HDD vs Fusion OR Apple SSD Pros and Cons...

mstgkillr · Nov 7, 2012, 06:26 AM

I recently purchased a 2012 Mac mini with the 2.3 Quad Core, 4GB RAM, and 1TB HDD. I already ordered a 16GB Crucial RAM upgrade but I am wondering if I should order a Samsung 830 256GB SSD and OWC Data Doubler too. Maybe I should have just went with the Fusion Drive or Apple SSD. I think my loaded 15" RMBP may have spoiled me.

What are the Pros and Cons of the following:

1. Samsung 830 256GB SSD with the Apple 1TB HDD and OWC Data Doubler.
2. Apple Fusion Drive.
3. Apple 256GB SSD.

How would the Time Machine/Time Capsule work with the Samsung 830 256GB SSD/Apple 1TB HDD?

How much more time consuming is the data management of option #1 vs the others?

What about TRIM on option #1?

What are the Pros and Cons of these options?

mstgkillr · Nov 7, 2012, 08:06 AM

If it makes a difference I will be running Parallels too.

GaresTaylan · Nov 7, 2012, 08:16 AM

I thought Apple removed the optical drive in the new Mac Mini's. How will OWC's solution work?

mstgkillr · Nov 7, 2012, 08:19 AM

You're right, there isn't an optical drive but there is still a kit, see below...

http://blog.macsales.com/15375-owc-d...apple-mac-mini

GaresTaylan · Nov 7, 2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstgkillr

You're right, there isn't an optical drive but there is still a kit, see below...

http://blog.macsales.com/15375-owc-d...apple-mac-mini

Nice. Thanks for that.

Nov 7, 2012, 08:16 AM	#3
GaresTaylan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2009	I thought Apple removed the optical drive in the new Mac Mini's. How will OWC's solution work? __________________ 2012 Mac Mini - 2.3GHz i7, 8GB, 180GB SSD/320GB HDD \| 2011 MBA 13" - 1.7GHz i5, 4GB, 128GB SSD 2010 Apple TV 16GB iPhone 5 (Black) \| 16GB WiFi iPad (3rd Gen)
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Nov 7, 2012, 06:26 AM	#1
mstgkillr macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2012	Aftermarket SSD/HDD vs Fusion OR Apple SSD Pros and Cons... I recently purchased a 2012 Mac mini with the 2.3 Quad Core, 4GB RAM, and 1TB HDD. I already ordered a 16GB Crucial RAM upgrade but I am wondering if I should order a Samsung 830 256GB SSD and OWC Data Doubler too. Maybe I should have just went with the Fusion Drive or Apple SSD. I think my loaded 15" RMBP may have spoiled me. What are the Pros and Cons of the following: 1. Samsung 830 256GB SSD with the Apple 1TB HDD and OWC Data Doubler. 2. Apple Fusion Drive. 3. Apple 256GB SSD. How would the Time Machine/Time Capsule work with the Samsung 830 256GB SSD/Apple 1TB HDD? How much more time consuming is the data management of option #1 vs the others? What about TRIM on option #1? What are the Pros and Cons of these options?
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Nov 7, 2012, 08:06 AM	#2
mstgkillr Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2012	If it makes a difference I will be running Parallels too.
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Nov 7, 2012, 08:19 AM	#4
mstgkillr Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2012	You're right, there isn't an optical drive but there is still a kit, see below... http://blog.macsales.com/15375-owc-d...apple-mac-mini
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