02-12-2021, 07:43 PM
Id do it. No, its not as fast as adding internal.. but even via USB 2 its a bit snappier. Les lag on the drive.
Id prob do just an OS drive, something 128-256 GB, maybe. This would be good as anything, $34 for 240 GB https://www.amazon.com/ADATA-SD600Q-Ultr...4?dchild=1&keywords=256+ssd+external+hard+drive+adata&qid=1613158714&sr=8-4
Its really not that hard to install internally. Far far easier than later models with glued on sccreens. Id replace the main drive. OWC has excellent videos.
Thats a good upgrade since it was only running a spinner -- and it has USB 3.
Id prob do just an OS drive, something 128-256 GB, maybe. This would be good as anything, $34 for 240 GB https://www.amazon.com/ADATA-SD600Q-Ultr...4?dchild=1&keywords=256+ssd+external+hard+drive+adata&qid=1613158714&sr=8-4
Its really not that hard to install internally. Far far easier than later models with glued on sccreens. Id replace the main drive. OWC has excellent videos.
Ammo wrote:
I recently installed Catalina on an external SSD for my 27" 2013 iMac. It was practically useless before but now more than adequate. I want to try to hang on for a year or two until I can get an M1 iMac to replace it when they become available.
Thats a good upgrade since it was only running a spinner -- and it has USB 3.