02-01-2020, 12:03 AM
IF you have a fusion drive in your mini, you can't use the OWC data doubler. Everything that datadoubler offers is already present in your mini. You already have two drives installed in your mini. It should be a 128GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. There is no more room for drives - one of those will have to go if you want to upgrade.
Since your needs are modest, I suspect that you could pull BOTH drives and replace with the 1TB SSD. If you want to ensure that you have extra space, remove the 128SSD and install the 1TB SSD.
This is a FINE Machine for your needs. Upgrading to 16GB of ram isn't a bad idea either - prices are about as low as they can get right now.
Since your needs are modest, I suspect that you could pull BOTH drives and replace with the 1TB SSD. If you want to ensure that you have extra space, remove the 128SSD and install the 1TB SSD.
This is a FINE Machine for your needs. Upgrading to 16GB of ram isn't a bad idea either - prices are about as low as they can get right now.
kurtzie wrote:
I have a Late 2012 mini running High Sierra (10.13.6).
It has 8 GB Ram and a 1 TB Fusion Drive.
I want to upgrade to Mojave and eventually Catalina.
My need aren't too intensive.
Web, email, iTunes, Photos, and a small amount of iMovie.
I am thinking of adding the a Data Doubler kit with a 1TB SSD.
OWC Link
Is this a good path forward? Or should i look for new iron?
I am not worried about software issues going to Catalina.
I just don't want to be too far behind in OS.
What does the forum think?
Thanks,
Steve