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I'm looking to add an external Thunderbolt 3 SSD to my new iMac. Any suggestions and any I should stay away from?
Thunderbolt 3 SSD
- Thread starter BrettOlbrys
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Samsung X5 is probably the best out there. But you may not like its price. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBWZJFG/?tag=macforums0e4-20
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I've been using Samsung T5 SSDs (USB c connection) for a while now to house photo and video files with zero problems (touch wood). They are fast and reliable. Prices seem to be coming down now too.
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I also use a Samsung T5 512GB USB-C SSD for my CCC backups. I was able to purchase it on sale from a large distributor in NY. The Samsung X5 is likely the fastest TB3 SSD out there right now, but way too expensive for me.
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