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Installing SSD in iMac
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I would recommend going Thunderbolt if you are planning on running OS X off the SSD. Some USB 3 chipsets have issues with booting and I've also read some reports of strange behaviors like random unmounting, etc when running the system off USB 3 enclosures.
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TB will be expensive while USB3 will be a lot more affordable.
actually for normal usage you wont notice much for either setup you go for.
For OS & application usage 256gb will be more then enough.
You can go for USB3 for the start and try it out and if the speed is not to your satisfaction.
You can look around for TB SSD.
Lastly, remember not all TB casing give you high speed as there are quite a lot of existing TB casing not using SATA3 or 6G chip.
future proof too
TB will be expensive while USB3 will be a lot more affordable.
actually for normal usage you wont notice much for either setup you go for.
For OS & application usage 256gb will be more then enough.
You can go for USB3 for the start and try it out and if the speed is not to your satisfaction.
You can look around for TB SSD.
Lastly, remember not all TB casing give you high speed as there are quite a lot of existing TB casing not using SATA3 or 6G chip.
I'll go with a USB 3.0 then
Same for USB3 casing. Just make use they are using SATA3/6G chip and buy Samsung 840 Evo if you are DIY you own case.
Else buy a brand USB3 SSD which state their speed