1TB Fusion or 256gb SSD?

[macconvert101]

Hi,

I'm looking to get a mac mini. Should I get a 1TB Fusion Drive or 256GB SSD?

I am currently using 170GB in total on my windows laptop (inc OS).

Thanks

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Btw I will be using Windows through Bootcamp too.

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

That depends on your needs. SSD will give you more speed, Fusion drive will give you more storage.

 

[satcomer]

You could get the cheaper one and Make your own Fusion Drive. However with the announcement of the Tuesday conference wait just a little while to see if Apple updates its (crosses fingers).

Plus there are install videos that will help with the installs.

 

[macconvert101]

Thank you. I am waiting till Thursday for the hopefully new release.

My question is whether I should get a 256GB SDD drive or a 1TB Fusion Drive?

 

[Tumbleweed666]

If 256 is enough get the SSD. If it's not, get the fusion as you'll get most of the speed of the SSD plus the storage you need.
When I had this question for an iMac I got a 512 SSD

 

[octothorpe8]

You could get the cheaper one and Make your own Fusion Drive. However with the announcement of the Tuesday conference wait just a little while to see if Apple updates its (crosses fingers).

Plus there are install videos that will help with the installs.

Been using a DIY Fusion Drive in my Mac Mini for about a year and a half and it's been amazing. Totally reliable and super fast. That said, with SSD prices continuing to drop, I can't see much of a call for Fusion in the future...

 

[rrl]

Neither. Get the 1TB 5400 and put one of these in yourself:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...21&cm_re=crucial_mx100-_-20-148-821-_-Product

Remove all spinners and enjoy the silence.

 

[Tumbleweed666]

Neither. Get the 1TB 5400 and put one of these in yourself:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...21&cm_re=crucial_mx100-_-20-148-821-_-Product

Remove all spinners and enjoy the silence.

That's a link to a 512gb SSD not a 1Tb