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Does Size Matter, for SSD's? 250GB or 500GB?

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  • Crucial
  • Storage
  • Macbook Pro
  • Samsung SSD
  • Performance
  • SSD
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October 1, 2014 11:37:00 AM

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my mac with a SSD, for better performance, and I'm keeping the stock 500GB HDD for storage.

I'm going to put the SSD in the optical bay that should be fine for the mid 2012 macbook pro, right?

I'm going to use the SSD for the OS, the application, a game or two at most, and other little stuff, So what size should I choose? Should I just bite the bullet and get a 500/512GB, because they give better and faster performance and guarantee to last longer.
I'm going to use the HDD for storing my movies and music, and will use symbolic links, instead of fusion drive.

I'm looking at Crucial MX100 and Samsung 840 EVO, I've heard that there is a bug in the EVO that makes the drive really slow and Samsung has yet to fix it, but I'm sure they will and shouldn't be problem in the future.

I've also heard that MX100 256GB isn't on par with the Samsung 250GB, is that true? As in the 500GB category they both are nearly identical in performance.

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a b G Storage
October 1, 2014 11:43:01 AM

Both of those drives are solid choices. The Samsung is probably the way to go. I run the Pro models and love em (I run Crucial M4s too). Size does matter, but a 256GB will give you what you are looking for in speed no doubt.
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a b G Storage
October 1, 2014 11:57:59 AM

120GB minimum and go for the Samsung !
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October 1, 2014 12:51:45 PM

Go for the 250GB Samsung. If you ask me there is no need for 500GB on an SSD, especially if you're going to use your old HDD. 250GB is more than enough memory and speed.
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