Do I need to optimise a newly installed SSD in any way?

[Zedsdead185]

Hi all,

So I've installed a new crucial v4 256gb drive into my mid 2009 MBP after the original Hard Drive failed. Luckily I've restored from a time machine backup so haven't lost anything, but obviously it was previously installed on a Hard drive. I was just wondering if there were any things I need to set up in OSX in order to optimise the SSD's performance or maintenance and such? These things are pretty new to me and I just want to make sure.

I have already found an app called trim enabler and installed it because I heard TRIM is only enabled by default in mac os x to macs with a factory installed SSD. Is there anything else that I should do?

thanks

 

[Obsidian6]

You could download this app from: http://www.groths.org/?page_id=322 which is called "TRIM Enabler" I have the M4 256GB and I can confirm this app will enable TRIM support within the OS.

 

[derbothaus]

Yes. Put all your things on it. Stop worrying. Make backups regularly. Enjoy.

 

[MaxPower72]

Yes. Put all your things on it. Stop worrying. Make backups regularly. Enjoy.

couldn't have said it better

 

[Zedsdead185]

Yes. Put all your things on it. Stop worrying. Make backups regularly. Enjoy.

Hah! Thanks, I think thats all I needed to hear I'll begin enjoying it straight away

 

[hakuin]

Check it has the latest firmware and update if it hasn't. Details on Crucial website.

 

[FuNGi]

Apart from Trim-enabler you may also want to change the sleep setting to avoid RAM writing to the hard-drive each time you sleep. Google the terminal command.

You also may want to extend the time to put the "hard-drive" to sleep in energy preferences to enable more garbage collection during idle periods.