TrueCrypt

[Maihym]

How can I speed up the truecrypt encrytion process? I've selected "None" for Wipe Mode but it still says it's going to take 11 hours.

[EliasNM]

It's total GB'-to-encrypt dependent, it has to encrypt all the files. And your hardware.

Edited September 14, 2015 by EliasNM

[Maihym]

It's total GB'-to-encrypt dependent, it has to encrypt all the files. And your hardware.

 

Well I would think my hardware is good enough and it doesn't seem to be using a lot of resources either. It's encrypting a 1 tb hard drive and my build is:

 

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CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($31.05 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 5 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($134.99 @ Amazon)

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Red 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($47.93 @ Amazon)

Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.00 @ Amazon)

Video Card: EVGA GeForce GTX 960 4GB Superclocked Video Card  ($251.49 @ Amazon)

Case: Raidmax Vortex ATX Mid Tower Case  ($48.81 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: EVGA 600B 600W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($62.99 @ Amazon)

Total: $620.26

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[EliasNM]

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Is it empty? What is the current speed?

[Maihym]

Is it empty? What is the current speed?

 

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[EliasNM]

http://prntscr.com/8g366y

Honestly that doesn't give me much to work with, by empty I meant the drive and speed I'm sure there was a way of telling how fast it was going, IIRC it was given in MB/s.

[Maihym]

Honestly that doesn't give me much to work with, by empty I meant the drive and speed I'm sure there was a way of telling how fast it was going, IIRC it was given in MB/s.

 

Oh ok, the drive has a capacity of 1tb and I've using ~60GB of it. As for the speeds I'm not entirely sure how to get you those but if you could tell me how I'll be happy to do so.

[EliasNM]

Oh ok, the drive has a capacity of 1tb and I've using ~60GB of it. As for the speeds I'm not entirely sure how to get you those but if you could tell me how I'll be happy to do so.

I had to download it and check it out myself, alright, so in the main Truecrypt window select from Tools then select Benchmark and test the buffer sizes, if I recall correctly the buffer size represents possible file sizes. I tested the 1GB buffer size for you so you get an idea.

 

[Maihym]

Ok, mine is

 

 

But it's still taking forever to encrypt and it doesn't seem to be using that many resources.

[EliasNM]

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Empty 1TB HDDs I've heard took 6hrs, 3TB HDDs on other forums take 8hrs, if you are using 600GBs of it do expect longer times depending on file sizes. Do keep in mind as time goes by it takes longer.

[Maihym]

Empty 1TB HDDs I've heard took 6hrs, 3TB HDDs on other forums take 8hrs, if you are using 600GBs of it do expect longer times depending on file sizes. Do keep in mind as time goes by it takes longer.

 

Oh ok thank you.