Hello there,
I am looking to purchase storage upgrades for the mac pro (black cylinder model) which is running out of space (currently installed with apple original 256gb ssd).
1) How would you compare between OWC Aura SSD 1TB VS. APPLE SSD?
2) OWC Aura SSD 1TB (Installed internally) VS. SAMSUNG 850 PRO 1TB (connected externally via Seagate Thunderbolt Adapter)?
Thanks!
Mac Pro (Late 2013), iOS 8.3, Running on Mac OS & Windows 8
For 1) comparison see:
1) Also consider moving your User 'Home Directories' off to an external drive, as described (for speed reasons) in this article:
User Tip: Creating a lean, fast Boot Drive
2) The hatter swears that once installed, Windows can be CLONED to an external drive, and will run happily from there (but cannot be initially installed there).
Hello there,
Thanks so much for all the comments and links given. After much research online, I guess the best is to get hold of an Apple-Samsung SSD just like what is currently in the Mac Pro?
I saw the following links which claims to be offering genuine Apple SSD 1TB:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151701291455?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STR K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/151605593746?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STR K%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
May I seek everyone's valued opinions on these? Are they suitable or reliable to purchase as compared to the OWC Aura SSD 1TB? because the OWC performance seems to be poorer than original Apple SSDs?
Thank you!
I know the Apple 256 and 512 GB storage blades for the late 2013 Mac Pro have a black plastic heatsink attached to the storage chips. I do not see heatsink in the links yo provided
The first link (amazon) claims to have the heat sink as shown by the photos and buyers comments.
Is this a good choice in your opinion?
I thought apple doesn't sell its SSDs, however why are there people selling them on eBay and amazon? and it is said to be New (not system pullouts). are they counterfeit OEMs?
Yes, I see the heatsink.
It is up t you if you want to purchase it.OWC/Macsales $900 while Amazon is$650
When I purchased my late 2013 Mac Pro I opted for the 512 GB storage since 256 is just not enough. I currently have 206 GB used.
SSD for Apple Mac Pro
