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Macbook Pro with SSD

PCros · 2013-01-05 17:09:01

Hi all, Currently a PC user but am looking at getting a Macbook Pro in the next few weeks. One thing that was wondering has anybody bought one with a SSD drive, and is there a considerable difference of less heat produced from the machine? Thanks

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05-01-2013 6:09pm

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PCros

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Hi all,

Currently a PC user but am looking at getting a Macbook Pro in the next few weeks.

One thing that was wondering has anybody bought one with a SSD drive, and is there a considerable difference of less heat produced from the machine?

Thanks

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#2 06-01-2013 6:19pm
fungie

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I put a ssd in my macbook last week. boot times are much quicker and programs open v quickly as to be expected.

as for heat, i havent noticed a difference.

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#3 20-01-2013 12:31pm
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Heat shouldn't be affected, most of the Heat is generated from the CPU and PSU.

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#4 21-01-2013 1:11pm
K.O.Kiki

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I installed SSD and put my old drive in place of the optical disk with a caddy (you can find them on eBay).

Works really well, a bit lighter & quieter.
Heat isn't really different though.

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#5 23-01-2013 3:36pm
fjon

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Installed an SSD on mine and have no problems.
It would be much cheaper to buy one with HDD and install an SSD yourself.

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