SSD in 2008 iMac?

[kbutler84]

I understand that the 2008 iMac is only SATA II, but other than that, will I have any problems using a 256GB Samsung 830 SSD?

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Sorry, I see the other thread.

 

[paul-n]

SATA is compatible with slower speeds, so SATA2 only limits sequential read/write, but most important random operations are usually much slower than SATA2 performance.
You can go with 830!

 

[CASLondon]

I understand that the 2008 iMac is only SATA II, but other than that, will I have any problems using a 256GB Samsung 830 SSD?

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Sorry, I see the other thread.

In the main bay yes (at Sata II speeds) but not in the optical slot, not until 2009 iMacs

 

[fhall1]

In the main bay yes (at Sata II speeds) but not in the optical slot, not until 2009 iMacs

In the main bay "yes" it will work, or "yes" there will be problems?

 

[broboore]

In the main bay "yes" it will work, or "yes" there will be problems?

No problems. I've been running a Samsung SSD in my 2007 iMac for awhile now. It makes it feel like a new machine!

The biggest PITA is installing it, but if you go slow you should have no issues.

 

[CASLondon]

In the main bay "yes" it will work, or "yes" there will be problems?

Yes, it will work well