The computer will appear alot more snappy with a SSD. Programs will launch faster, the computer will boot and shutdown faster.. one of the best upgrades you can do to any computer.
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The computer will appear alot more snappy with a SSD. Programs will launch faster, the computer will boot and shutdown faster.. one of the best upgrades you can do to any computer.
Then don't buy a 750GB SSD. SSD's are expensive. You should probably go with 256. 16GB RAM is also probably overkill for you, but you bought it already.
I just ordered a Samsung 840 EVO 500GB for myself. I have roughly 300-350GB in files on my current HD so went with the larger size. I will do some housekeeping before migrating the data so should have plenty of space.
I would recommend the 256GB in your case. The EVO is pretty reasonable at $170 - $180.
I would recommend the 256GB in your case. The EVO is pretty reasonable at $170 - $180.
No, that on is only one stick of 8 GB for nearly the price of the other ones which are 2 sticks of 8 GB, the max you can put in your computer.
Thank you!!! Looks pretty scary haha... This is going to be an adventure for me!
Don't be intimidated. It is really straight forward. Now with the Disk Recovery Assistant and a Thumb drive it makes it even easier to boot and install OSX on the new drive.
iFixit.com has some really good step by step guides as well.
I do wish Apple made it easier to get to the drive and memory without taking the whole bottom off, but it isn't that involved. Just make sure you have the screws saved right and remember where the longer and shorter screws go. I use lil glad plastic containers to keep em separated.