![]() All-flash storage dramatically shows its power in high-performance systems such as the Mac Pro, especially in critical apps such as video, image or sound production. For both types of users, using a fast SSD accessed directly through the PCI Express interface enables huge benefits for the Mac Pro’s real-world performance. ![]() However, there is more to it than meets the eye…Īnnounced at last week’s CES 2012, the card is compatible with both the Mac and PC and is classed as the “the first Mac supported PCIe SSD solution of its kind.” It will appeal mainly to pro users who are annoyed by slow boot time, and app switching and general data transfer limitations of their SATA-based Mac Pro. ![]() Unfortunately, your super-fast SSD is limited to transfer rates of the Mac Pro’s SATA controller.Įnter OWC’s upcoming PCI Express-based SSD solution for Mac Pros, due for release “in the very near future.” Why does it matter? Well, for starters, it is a dream come true for the Hackintosh community. ![]() The problem is, you can only put flash storage inside the Pro’s hard drive bays that connect to the SATA interface. The easiest way to upgrade your Mac Pro’s everyday performance is to replace its slow internal hard drive units with pricier and much speedier solid-state storage (SSD), as it typically provides many times faster access times compared to HDDs and way greater sustained transfer rates. ![]()
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