3G vs 6G SSD in a 2011 Mac mini

[Weee]

I'm just wondering about using a 3G SSD versus going with a 6G SSD in a 2011 Mac mini. Does it really matter or should I just go with the best bang for the buck with the largest capacity? Is there anything else I should be looking for in a SSD drive or with its firmware? I'm totally new to the SSD game, but anxious to get rolling.

[saul]

The choice depends on your budget and needs. Do you prefer speed or stability? Most of the fast 6G (OCZ, OWC) are notorious for lock ups. Intels aren't as fast but current ones are solid.

one site to read through
http://www.ssdreview.com/ssd-solid-state-recommendation.html

[philiparcario]

saul is correct.

intel is stable

samsung is stable


crucial m4 is stable.


http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=CT256M4SSD

big ssd 256gb very fast and stable code KINGCAKE brings it down 20 bucks from 340 to 320




http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=G3_160GK5

a 160gb ssd sata II 277 code KINGCAKE brings it down to 257



http://www.superbiiz.com/detail.php?name=MZ7PC256ZD

a 256gb sataIII ssd 367 code KINGCAKE brings it down to 347.


I do a lot of mini upgrades to ssds. if you can afford to buy the 256gb crucial or the 256gb samsung above. If you can find that intel for 200 it is a good deal.
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2012Mm quad with 8gb ram oem 1tb hdd

promise pegasus r6 3x 3tb + 3x 4tb =21tb hdds
lacie little big disk 2x 512gb ssds
synology 2tb disk station

[philiparcario]

that was a list of higher priced ssds that are good that I have used. My next advice do not bother with a 64 gb ssd as they fill fast.



here are some good 128gb ssds


http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2226687


this is a samsung 128gb ssd sata III



http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Crucial-128GB-M4-2-5-SATA-III-MLC-Internal-Solid-S-/150758495148?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2319e813ac#ht_3039wt_1398



this is a 128gb crucial ssd from buy.com
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2010 Mm 2.4 C2D oem 320gb hdd 8gb ram
2012Mm base 2.5 with 16gb ram diy fusion drive
2012Mm quad with 8gb ram oem 1tb hdd

promise pegasus r6 3x 3tb + 3x 4tb =21tb hdds
lacie little big disk 2x 512gb ssds
synology 2tb disk station

[MJL]

not the fastest but recognised by Apple and OS X enables TRIM without doing a "hack" on OS X.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Apple-128GB-Solid-State-Drive-SATA-SSD-MacBook-Pro-2011-Toshiba-LATEST-/120858911559?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c23c0a347

(I got two of these and am happy with them)

[asmack]

Darn, I wish I had seen this sooner because I just ordered an OWC 240GB Mercury Electra 6G SSD for my late 2009 Mac mini and it's already at the local courier depot ready for pickup.

So should I send it back because it's crap? I always thought OWC was good quality. I went for the 6G because I might buy a more current Mac mini next year and use it in that. I prefer stability over speed.

[ez061111]

You can if you want, it's a good drive with good track record. Haven't had an issue with mine, since they were first introduced.
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2.6 GHz i7 Mini 16 GB RAM, Samsung 830 & Hitachi
15" 2.3 GHz i7 MBP 16 GB RAM, OWC Extreme Pro 6G SSD & WD Black

[asmack]

That's good to know. Are you using yours in a 2011 mini?

[ez061111]

Yes, still running like a champ for me.
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2.0 GHz i7 Mini 8 GB RAM, OWC Merc Extreme SSD & Samsung Spinpoint
2.6 GHz i7 Mini 16 GB RAM, Samsung 830 & Hitachi
15" 2.3 GHz i7 MBP 16 GB RAM, OWC Extreme Pro 6G SSD & WD Black

[asmack]

Thanks. I guess I should have read the setups your signature.

I've ordered a 2.3 Mac mini 2011 to put the SSD in, and will put the 500GB HD from the 2011 mini into the 2009 mini. I'm probably going to be doing it all myself so I'm a bit nervous, lol.