

But even with a 1TB SSD I still cannot store the 2.5 TB of data I currently have on my internal 3TB drive (on an iMac 27 late 2013) I am planning on ordering a configured model from Apple. So there are lots of economical options out there to a machine to meet or exceed your needs. I have another SSD connected via a USB 3/SATA adaptor which I use to swap systems as needed. It is quiet (no fans as rotational drives need) and the dock is much cheaper than USB enlosures (need an enclosure for each drive) and very, much cheaper than a Thunderbolt enclosure which is much faster. I have 2 SSDs mounted in an OWC () USB 3 drive dock: Next, I have external SSDs connected to my 500 GB SSD iMac18,3 for both data and booting from With 4 external HDs connected booting from the SSD is about 45 seconds. They also have excellent customer service and generous warranties. They are the only vendors which will guarantee that the modules will work in the Mac's they are designed for because they test them.

You can order and install RAM yourself for less than ½ of what Apple charges. First do not order additional RAM from Apple.
