SSD direct answer

[MacBallin22]

After reading several forums here about SSDs I can't figure out if it is possible to place a third party SSD without any issues. Can some please give me a direct answer whether this is possible and which SSDs are good to get. I rather just buy the bare min and replace it with a SSD off newegg.

Thanks!!

 

[Ccrew]

The answer is: Maybe

You really need to tell people what your system is if you want more detailed answers.

 

[simsaladimbamba]

Normally yes, as I used a third party SSD (OCZ Vertex 2) with my first party Mac (MBP).

 

[dgitalchaos]

I don't have any problems on my 2011 15" 2.2 MacBook Pro with the Crucial C300 (with TRIM enabled).

Install was a breeze and no problems. It had firmware 0006.

Got it brand new unopened from eBay for $400.

 

[snaky69]

After reading several forums here about SSDs I can't figure out if it is possible to place a third party SSD without any issues. Can some please give me a direct answer whether this is possible and which SSDs are good to get. I rather just buy the bare min and replace it with a SSD off newegg.

Thanks!!

Yes you can put in any 2.5'' HD or SSD in your macbook pro so long as it's the correct type( SATA II or III, depends on your model).

And no, it will not void your warranty.

Which one you choose is up to your and your wallet.

 

[MacBallin22]

well im going to go with the 13' i5 model so if that helps what type of ssd I should get then let me know. Thanks for answers thus far!

 

[NikFinn]

Did you try searching?
SSD for 2011 MBP: Summary
OWC Mercuty SSD
Apple SSD vs 3rd Party
Next time, search with MRoogle

 

[Weaselboy]

well im going to go with the 13' i5 model so if that helps what type of ssd I should get then let me know. Thanks for answers thus far!

See this reliability data from an Anandtech article. Many users here use the Intel X25-M SSD and it seems to have fewer compatability problems than some of the other brands. The X25-M has just been superseded by the Intel 320, so that may be worth a look also.