I want to put an SSD into my 2008 Mac pro.
What kind of SSD do I need to get?
I've heard some people use an adapter and use a laptop ssd.
Just wondering what the best way to go about this is.
Thanks!
Just get a standard 2 1/2 inch SSD.
Use an adapter like one of these to mount the SSD in a sled.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/NewerTech/ADPTADRV/
Do not pay for a superfast SSD since the SATA bus on a silver-toper Mac Pro is only SATA II (3GB/sec).
You can also get PCIe cards that will mount a 2 1/2 inch SSD and use the full speed of the SATA II SSDs
Fastest is to get a blade SSD that mounts on a PCIe card
Thanks so much!
What speed 2.5 SSD should I get?
Do brands or anything matter for the Mac Pros?
I'm new to SSDs
I suggest starting with this Other World Computing (OWC) website to get an idea on what SSDs will work with your Mac Pro.
From there you can see what works and you can further decide, whether or not, you want to try one of their solutions or go with another vendor.
Any 2.5" SATA SSD will work. You will need an adapter for the drive sled which you can get along with the SSD from OWC. You can use any SSD that supports the 3G or 3.0 Gbps bus. You could use the 6G models but you will gain no benefit from them because your computer doesn't support that speed. OWC can provide you with lots of information, tutorials, etc. I use and recommend them.
How to install an SSD into a 2008 Mac Pro (and what kind)
