Which SSD to choose? Need help replacing the HDD in my MBP.

grovesy15 on 11/08/2014 - 14:03
Last edited 11/08/2014 - 19:03

Hey all,

For some background information on my questions, please see another thread: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/156250

Now wanting to know what everyone recommends as a SSD upgrade (from a dead HDD) for an older (2011/2012) MacBook Pro. No gaming, but I do use some programs that like to eat up the usage, such as SPSS for statistics. I'm leaning towards something in the 250 GB range, but please feel free to suggest why I may need more (or less).

I have my eye on these at the moment:

http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/crucial-m500-240gb-sat…

http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/samsung-840-evo-series…

http://www.shoppingexpress.com.au/buy/samsung-ssd-pro-840-se…

Thanks!

Computing

Comments

  • mrmarkau67 on 11/08/2014 - 14:26

    All 3 you identify will be fine, and will perform identically for your use case. Buy the cheapest.

    Unless you are short of cash, buy a drive a little bit bigger than your current usage; it will make your life simpler.

    • grovesy15 on 11/08/2014 - 14:37

      I have no idea what my current usage would be…

      This is for an older computer that would have had the stock HDD…what would that have been?

      Also have a MB Air, but again, not sure of the storage. Also stock I think, but upgraded RAM if that matters.

      • mrmarkau67 on 11/08/2014 - 14:55

        Those Macs would have had a few options for stock HDD. But in any case you might be using much less.

        http://macperformanceguide.com/Mac-HowToSeeDiskUsage.html

        The number you want is "Used". Get an SSD bigger than that. And pay someone to install it for you.

        • grovesy15 on 11/08/2014 - 14:56

          Why do you think someone should install it for me?

        • [Deactivated] on 26/08/2014 - 22:55

          @grovesy15:

          I would guess he believes you are a bit illiterate with computers given you didn't know your usage. If your computer illiterate, you shouldn't be pulling one apart to replace parts.

          But thats my guess.

        • grovesy15 on 26/08/2014 - 23:34

          @heywes:

          Do you have a MBP?

  • tomwood on 11/08/2014 - 15:34

    Evo.

  • grovesy15 on 11/08/2014 - 19:04

    Thanks for all the feedback. I really appreciate the help, and would love some more input.

  • watty on 12/08/2014 - 07:36

    I was told that the pro is the most reliable one in terms of build and the 5 years warranty. Shopping express had them on sale not to long ago (I bought a 256gb for $159+free shipping) so it might be worth waiting for a sale.

  • drewbie on 12/08/2014 - 08:26

    I just bought the 500 GB Samsung Evo for my 2011 MBP. It's waiting for me to drop by the office so I can start the transfer and installation process.

  • molantz on 26/08/2014 - 09:31

    All the above sound like good choices. A few months ago I installed a Sandisk Extreme II in my MBP, couldn't be happier. Remember to enable TRIM support for the SSD, my suggestion is Trim Enabler http://www.cindori.org/software/trimenabler/

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