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Shopping Advice req: SSD, SATA, M2, USB3

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My iMac runs on a 1tb SSD in a Sabrent USB3 case.

 

I think I may wish to replace this. I've started having issues that might be drive problems..though it seems to be fine in all tests...

or might just be issues with the enclosure. It's securly velcroded to the back of the Imac, but maybe it's cord loosens on occasion with desk knocks. (iirc, it was a free after rebate from new egg, so not the highest quality)
 

I'm considering maybe getting a different enclosure for the current drive...  this one is "shockproof" and has a built in cable so maybe it'll have less issue.

 

I'm reviewing the various Techquickies on SSDs and M.2 for shopping, but wanted some addition thoughts from the forum. Like maybe going with a m.2 drive in a m.2-> USB3 enclousure (usb 3.0 only)....I know/think I won't get improved speeds, but maybe physically it'll be better?

 

Thoughts?

 

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For m.2 ssd. A-Data sx8200 pro.

For sata samsung 860 evo.

 

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I’m more curious about ports.  Ports can wear out.  Cables wear out faster than ports and they  both vary depending on what kind of port it is.  
 

m.2 will buy you nothing afaik. I might be wrong about that but I don’t think I am.

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Why can't you just install it internally.

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15 minutes ago, dizmo said:

Why can't you just install it internally.

Same question, i'm no expert in Macs but i pretty sure you can install both 3.5" HDD\SDD in there or M.2 SSD internally if it's anything relatively modern (and since it supports USB3 it's most likely are).

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3 hours ago, dizmo said:

Why can't you just install it internally.

 

3 hours ago, Juular said:

Same question, i'm no expert in Macs but i pretty sure you can install both 3.5" HDD\SDD in there or M.2 SSD internally if it's anything relatively modern (and since it supports USB3 it's most likely are).

 

My iMac has an internal ssd and a hdd.   The ssd is going/gone bad... the hdd is fine. I decided when the ssd started having problems, after much research, that replacing it was WAY more  than I want to go through...swapping out the internal hdd for a ssd wouldn't be too big a problem, but I decided it'd be a waste.

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