Changing hard drive to SSD
I am about to order the Crucial MX500 2 TB SSD but it says that This drive requires a SATA III controller.
What is that and where do i get it ?
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A SATA controller is a part of the logic board (in this case) which is capable of handling communications from a connected SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) device. Basically it's the part of your board that handles storage functions.
The III just means it's the third version.
I can't be certain of the generation, but more than likely this already exists on your iMac. It definitely has a SATA controller since that's what your existing hard drive is using. Typically it will work even on earlier revisions of the SATA standard, just at slower speeds. Although I have known others that have used Crucial SSDs in these without issue. You can also use Crucial's tool to make sure it's compatible, but I doubt you'll have a problem.
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Thank you for your response
Said Hejazi I would think the easiest way would be to get one of the kits from here. https://www.ifixit.com/Parts/iMac_Intel_... That way you know it fits, has excellent service support and will be of high quality.
