Should we use Trim enabler?

prvt.donut · Dec 28, 2012, 01:02 PM

http://betanews.com/2012/01/24/got-a...m-enabler-2-0/

I have a Corsair F240 SSD, and I was just thinking about the TRIM support in Leopard.

It doesn't say TRIM is enabled on my SSD at the moment, but Corsair says TRIM is supported if enabled at the OS level

So, if we buy SSDs and have leopard, should we install TRIM Enabler?

Lil Chillbil · Dec 28, 2012, 01:11 PM

I doubt that you would see any noticeable speed boost from using trim if you are already using a ssd

MisterKeeks · Dec 28, 2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Chillbil

I doubt that you would see any noticeable speed boost from using trim if you are already using a ssd

That isn't what TRIM is. TRIM is basically the maintenance system for SSDs, and if not used when needed, the drive will slow down. So YES, you should use TRIM enabler. However, there are some instances when you shouldn't-
drives with a sandforce controller don't use it and shouldn't use it.

Lil Chillbil · Dec 28, 2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterKeeks

That isn't what TRIM is. TRIM is basically the maintenance system for SSDs, and if not used when needed, the drive will slow down. So YES, you should use TRIM enabler. However, there are some instances when you shouldn't-
drives with a sandforce controller don't use it and shouldn't use it.

damn I guess i'm just that old school

MisterKeeks · Dec 28, 2012, 03:18 PM

Here is some background, and where they state that you shouldn't use TRIM on OWC drives (or any other Sandforce powered drive, for that matter).

http://blog.macsales.com/11051-to-tr...has-the-answer

jbarley · Dec 28, 2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil Chillbil

damn I guess i'm just that old school

Nooo! in your case if you went back a few years (as in 'old school') it would be more like 'pre-school'

Lil Chillbil · Dec 28, 2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jbarley

Nooo! in your case if you went back a few years (as in 'old school') it would be more like 'pre-school'

oh shut up j

prvt.donut · Dec 28, 2012, 06:16 PM

That is interesting that sand force has its own garbage collection going on. It's weird that OWC kinda suggest only their SSD has it, when it should be in all sand force driven SSD.

So, this means we don't have to worry at all! Woooooo Hoooooo

MisterKeeks · Dec 28, 2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by prvt.donut

So, this means we don't have to worry at all! Woooooo Hoooooo

Well, unless you have a non-Sandforce SSD.

prvt.donut · Dec 28, 2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterKeeks

Well, unless you have a non-Sandforce SSD.

I was using the Royal we.

zackkmac · 01:38 PM

I don't get it. TRIM is not supported in Leopard. Am I missing something?

tjlazer · Jan 7, 2013, 11:36 AM

Can I use Trim Enabler on my Mac Plus with 50MB SCSI drive?

DPUser · Jan 8, 2013, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Can I use Trim Enabler on my Mac Plus with 50MB SCSI drive?

If you need a haircut.

Dec 28, 2012, 01:02 PM	#1
prvt.donut macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008	Should we use Trim enabler? http://betanews.com/2012/01/24/got-a...m-enabler-2-0/ I have a Corsair F240 SSD, and I was just thinking about the TRIM support in Leopard. It doesn't say TRIM is enabled on my SSD at the moment, but Corsair says TRIM is supported if enabled at the OS level So, if we buy SSDs and have leopard, should we install TRIM Enabler?
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Lil Chillbil macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California	I doubt that you would see any noticeable speed boost from using trim if you are already using a ssd __________________ Pentium D 4.2GHz 8Gb DDR3 X1900xt 512mb vram 256gb intel ssd 3tb data drive Windows 7 Core i5 Quad 4GHz 16Gb DDR3 GT 640 256 gb intel ssd 8tb on-board Windows 8 G5 dual 2.0Ghz 8 GB 6800 ultra 500gb
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Dec 28, 2012, 03:18 PM	#5
MisterKeeks macrumors 65816 Join Date: Nov 2012	Here is some background, and where they state that you shouldn't use TRIM on OWC drives (or any other Sandforce powered drive, for that matter). http://blog.macsales.com/11051-to-tr...has-the-answer __________________ Core Duo 1.83 Mac Mini, Dual 2.7 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.8 Power Mac G5, Dual 1.25 MDD G4, 1.6 GHz iMac G5, 900 MHz iBook G3, 800 MHz iMac G4, 500MHz iMac G3, 400MHz iMac G3
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zackkmac macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chicago	I don't get it. TRIM is not supported in Leopard. Am I missing something? __________________ 27" iMac 3.4GHz i7, 680MX 2GB, 32GB RAM, 3TB Fusion Drive 15" MacBook Pro Retina LSN, 2.7GHz i7, 16GB RAM, 768GB Flash 13" MacBook Pro 2.5GHz i5, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD iPhone 5 VZW 64GB Black Last edited by zackkmac; Dec 29, 2012 at 01:38 PM.
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Dec 28, 2012, 06:16 PM	#8
prvt.donut Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2008	That is interesting that sand force has its own garbage collection going on. It's weird that OWC kinda suggest only their SSD has it, when it should be in all sand force driven SSD. So, this means we don't have to worry at all! Woooooo Hoooooo
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