Mac mini 2014- upgrade 2020- Nvme m.2 super fast SSD
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- Опубліковано 13 лип 2020
- Mac mini 2014- upgrade 2020- Nvme m.2 super fast SSD
In this video we show how to speed up your Mac mini 2014, we upgrade the storage with an nvme m.2 SSD and an m.2 to Pcie adapter, the steps are very easy to follow.
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Since SSD is approx 500-600 MB/s fast how much extra speed will I get installing NVME? I doubt it's full 2GB/s.
Can I use a NVMe SSD with PCIe 4.0 with this adapter or only PCIe 3.0? I'm searching to buy the SSD Model but this question tricked me here. Can you help me? My mac Mini Late 2014 reads this 4.0 configuration as an exemple 7000 reading and 5500 writing? Or only the 3.0 specifications?
maybe a silly question, but how do I get us installed on the new hard drive and how do I choose to boot it ?????. maybe it was an idea for a new video. many thanks for your great videos
Thanks for the suggestion,
I’ll try to make a video about it asap !
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Sorry, but am struggling to find the next video you mention at the end of this video - i.e. how to set up the new installed Nvme ssd and install MacOs. Kindly provide the link. Thanks
Hello,
Here is the link : ua-cam.com/video/a_6ghIXNSjw/v-deo.html
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I’m trying to find these two items on Amazon, can you drop a link to where you bought them? I don’t want to buy the wrong ones!
Hello, try searching: M.2 Nvme ssd upgrade for Mac mini.
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I have a 2014 Mac Mini with a 1TB Spinning Drive, can I just add this SSD without removing the Spinning Drive, therefore booting form the SSD and use the spinning drive for Time Machine Backup?
Sure, you can do that !
I have mac mini 2014 (late) and Samsung 970 EVO Plus 500GB PCIe NVMe M.2 (2280) Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) (MZ-V7S500)
Does it work well?
Waiting for your quick reply
The Samsung ssd, should be fine.
Good day... Will you do me a small favour? I want to do this upgrade using the same circuit board, but I want to use a heatsink... Will you please measure the distance from the top of the NVMe you installed to the bottom plate & tell me what it is? You just need to push a blunt object through a hole above a chip, & make a mark right where said object clears the base cover... If you still have the Mac Mini that is... Thanks... =]
Hello, i gifted the mac mini to someone, sorry i can’t help with this.
Is this worth doing in 2021? Should I also replace the spinning drive? Thanks.
Hello, yes it worth it, replacing a spinning drive with an ssd or nvme, will give a real boost to you mac.
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@@nntechchannel1640 ok thank you.
Can this adapter support the latest Mac OS Big Sur ?
Hello, yes it works well.
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What was the performance gain? What is the maximum transfer rate you got?
Hello, i don’t remember the transfer rate, but compared to an hdd, you will feel the difference.
If I already have a Fusion drive, can I just upgrade the SSD portion with any M.2 drive and not need the adaptor?
The fusion already have an ssd, the os manage the ssd portion and use it for frequently used apps, you can replace only the ssd portion.
@@nntechchannel1640 Apparently you don't understand my question. I want to split my fusion drive into separate parts, remove just the small SSD and replace it with a 500GB M.2 SSD for the OS, while keeping the HDD for storage.
@@nntechchannel1640 If I want to buy a third party M.2 SSD, and put it in the existing SSD slot for the fusion, drive, I don't need the adapter you have since there is already a port, so what kind of adapter do I buy for that?
Hello, i understand what you are trying to do, i didn’t have a fusion drive to experiment with, i think OWC made a video explaining how to do it ( you ca search for it in UA-cam) but in my point of view, it’s better to just swap the fusion drive with an ssd, you will have better performances.
Where to buy the adapter? Also do I lose any functionality from the MAC by doing this ?
You can buy the adapter from amazon, it works perfectly , you don’t loose any functionality. Don’t forget to suscribe :-)
NN TechChannel thank you I will
Thank you .Don’t hesitate if you have any other questions.
Shoul i buy a a Mac mini 2014 or not ? It’s for editing
Hello, if you find a good deal, it still a good machine, but keep in mind that the mac os support may end in the future.
If i was to buy a new mac mini i will go for a recent one.
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SSD pci Xioxia 256mb - 538/758 MB/s
My Kingston a2000 drive does not show up(multiple forum owner are using that drive), what are the best trouble shooting tips?
Hello, is this a secondary drive ? Or your main drive ?
@@nntechchannel1640 it is now my main drive, i opened my mac again and pressed down te connector ones again and now it magically works :)
Getting 700mb/s up and down
Great, your mac will feel faster.
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HELP -- I just did exactly what you did. I used a WD 1 tb. When i restart the mac it doesn't show up in disk utility. I restarted in "option" and nothing to boot to. I used disk utility from CMD R and nothing. I have tried everything i can think of. Is it possible the M.2 port is disabled? The drive and adapter are new. I can't figure out why it won't show up. Thank you for help!!!
Hello, did you tried to remove the adapter, and put it back, and give a little push on the connection.
If you have an other computer, check the nvme drive just to be sure.
@@nntechchannel1640 Thank you for responding!! :) Yeah, I did it 3 times. I opened it up, removed the adapter and reattached it listening for the "right" clicking sound. It's new and the the ssd is a WD so it's a good one, new as well. I will try it in another computer. I saw a number of videos with people using the same adapter and same m.2 in the same mac mini I have. I just wondered if maybe the port could be disabled. I am installing Windows on it and was told that sometimes the firmware needs to be updated for MAC to see it. That Windows always sees it, but MAC may not. But then obviously I'd need Windows to update the firmware. I will try to find Windows somewhere :) Thanks!! :)
You may also return the adapter and exchange it for an other one, it may be defective.please keep us updated, good luck with your troubleshooting.
what OS version you have installed in your Mac? You need at least High Sierra for NVMe to work.
Hello, my mac mini was on Catalina.
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Where to buy in india
Hello Cedric, i bought mine from amazon . ca, probably you can find it on ebay or Ali express.let us know if you find it and in India.
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@@nntechchannel1640 yes sure. Thanks for replying
You are welcome.