#Install mac mini memory install#
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Photoshop scratch, Lightroom catalogs, caches of various kinds and any disk-speed-sensitive items can live on Boot.

A typical system with many applications is only ~45GB total, so it fits easily onto even a small SSD.

The system, applications and anything needing guaranteed fast I/O can reside on Boot, which is always fast, all the time.

Here are just some of the benefits possible, assuming an SSD + HDD (hard disk drive) combination.ДЄssume the SSD is the volume Boot, and the HDD is the volume HDD.

#Install mac mini memory plus#

Having Time Machine connected to or internal to the machine is a big plus for everyday use, but should not be construed as adequate on its own- external backups are essential. Most work scenarios involve a need for performance with some data / files.ДЄll work scenarios require backup, preferably at least two external backup drives stored elsewhere, like the OWC Mercury Elite Pro. A better approach: two drives / two volumes If nothing else, two drives / two volumes means that there are вЂњtwo baskets for eggsвЂќ, not all eggs in one basket. While it might engineered to high standards and be highly reliable, two drives fused into one volume cannot be as reliable as a single drive or two separate drives/volumes, because failure of either drive fails the volume. With Fusion, one cannot guarantee that the catalog folder will reside on the SSD, yet this is critical for peak performance especially in Lightroom вЂњLibraryвЂќ mode (scanning through files). But since Fusion keeps a 4GB buffer for writes, SSD speeds will be available for files that are not too large. Scratch disk for Photoshop usersДЇor Photoshop users, there is no way to say вЂњuse the SSD for scratchвЂќ, since it is hidden from usage. With two separate volumes, the hard drive can spin down unless actually in use, even if the separate SSD volume is being used. The Fusion volume will spin up the hard drive when used.

So if you watch the same video or listen to the same music repeatedly, chances are the Fusion SSD will waste its capacity for no benefit. There is no benefit to keeping video clips and music on a fast drive their streaming rates are very slow. YES- when files are moved around in the background One partition only, Fusion benefits are lost on the 2nd partitionД®xtra disk activity and thus increased noise and power consumption? Simple conventional single drive initialize/format (but maybe only 120GB usable, as per past Apple SSD options)ДЇailure of SSD or HDD means TOTAL FAILUREДЇailure of one drive fails only that drive, the other remains intactД¬onsiderable вЂњnerdвЂќ skill required to deal with Fusion volume setup (if failure)

#Install mac mini memory install#

But it is a single supported solution that will appeal to many users not looking for anything more.Дў40GB OWC Extreme Pro 6G SSD + OWC Data Doubler + toolkit = about $330Д¤80GB OWC Extreme Pro 6G SSD + OWC Data Doubler + toolkit = about $629 ( OWC will install memory and drive as a service). The 'Fusion' option isnвЂ™t a huge value and it actively reduces the robustness, reliability and versatility of the Mac Mini versus two separate drives. Mercury Electra 6G SSD cost is somewhat less than the Extreme Pro 6G. Prices at time of writing, click the links to see current prices. LetвЂ™s cut to the chase on what you can get for your money. This is not a good value versus the alternatives as discussed here. CostsДЄpple wants $250 more for the Fusion option.

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Nervous about вЂњsurgeryвЂќ on your Mac Mini? OWC has free videos and/or will install memory and drives as a service. The 2012 MacMini can take dual internal drives.ДЄpple will also sell you a MacMini with dual drives with OS X server (not my preferred choice). Send Feedback Related: backup, Lightroom, Mac mini, Macs, memory, Other World Computing, OWC Extreme Pro 6G, Photoshop, SSD, videoДў012 Mac Mini 2.3 GHz quad-core, 16GB OWC memory, 240GB OWC Extreme Pro 6G SSD.