Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

Is there a SATA slot in the SSD-only iMacs?

H

hifimacianer

macrumors regular
Original poster
Feb 5, 2015
117
57
Germany
Hi,

I plan to buy a new 27" 5K iMac with 256 GB SSD option.
But before I buy I have a question about the possibility to install a SATA drive later.
I know that there is a SATA HD in the Fusion Drive iMacs, that I could replace with a SSD.
But is that SATA connector also there if I buy a SSD only iMac?
 
hifimacianer said:
Hi,

I plan to buy a new 27" 5K iMac with 256 GB SSD option.
But before I buy I have a question about the possibility to install a SATA drive later.
I know that there is a SATA HD in the Fusion Drive iMacs, that I could replace with a SSD.
But is that SATA connector also there if I buy a SSD only iMac?
Click to expand...
owc says it is nt possible to add a drive later unless it came th a drive originally. that means your best bet is a 2tb or 3tb fusion. i also think the fusion is a better choice than the 256gb flash as that will run out of space quickly. however if you can swing 512gb flash, that's a great option (but you can't add a harddrive later) finally, adding a harddive later, even if you have a fusion drive to upgrade, is a huge, huge pita.
 
Thank you!

I just read in the comments on that site, that there are no cables for a SATA HD if you order a SSD-only mac! Even the mounting frame is not included then.

So if anyone wants to internally upgrade the iMac by himself on a later point, you should better opt for the Fusion Drive instead of a SSD only iMac!
 
hifimacianer said:
Hi,

I plan to buy a new 27" 5K iMac with 256 GB SSD option.
But before I buy I have a question about the possibility to install a SATA drive later.
I know that there is a SATA HD in the Fusion Drive iMacs, that I could replace with a SSD.
But is that SATA connector also there if I buy a SSD only iMac?
Click to expand...

I was curious about the same thing with last years model. Did some research and found this discussion:
https://discussions.apple.com/message/28601138?ac_cid=tw123456#28601138
So at least with last years model you could buy the SATA cable from iFixit and install a second drive if you wanted. The mounting bracket was even included in the SSD only model.

I assume it's still possible and will consider it myself if I run out of space.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back