iMac 2010 - adding an external SSD via FW800 - enclosure?

[Roger73]

hey

I have a 2010 iMac 27" and thought I'd speed it up running OSX from an external fw800 attached SSD with an enclosure - bus powered rather than the internal 1Tb disk.

Anyone done this?

Worth doing?

or should I crack it open and add an SSD internally?

thanks

 

[Outrigger]

hey

I have a 2010 iMac 27" and thought I'd speed it up running OSX from an external fw800 attached SSD with an enclosure - bus powered rather than the internal 1Tb disk.

Anyone done this?

Worth doing?

or should I crack it open and add an SSD internally?

thanks

I think its pointless to add an SSD and run FW800 since that interface is so slow and would be the bottle neck. Its like driving a sports car in rush hour traffic, doesn't matter how many HP your car has, you can only go as fast as the traffic (interface) allows.

 

[wmy5]

Although FW800 will certainly be a bottleneck, you will still have a boost from HDD because of shorter response time flash storage brings to you. But, open your iMac and install a internal one is a far better choice IMO.

 

[Roger73]

ok

ok, so internal SSD is the way better option.

would it be better to sell it, and get a mac mini and external display?

probably cost a lot less than a new iMac.

thanks

 

[JohnnyComeLatly]

I have a Mac mini which has been upgraded (by me) to an OWC SSD drive. I use a 32" LCD as the "monitor." It's extremely fast. Albeit, you've given completely different scenarios, so not sure which is the best for you.