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what is caching ???

 

SSD caching is like having a huge amount of RAM for your HDD. since HDD are slow at random reads and writes you can use a SSD which is much faster at random reads to act as a RAM or a buffer so anything that you use frequently can be stored there and be read quickly. (but SSD caching is not volatile like RAM, does not go away when power goes off)

 

this is all done automatically you dont have to manage any file or anything.

 

HOW ???

 

you can use software based caching solutions that can done on any combinations of HDD, SDD and Motherboard

 

or

 

use Intel's own technology (SRT = Smart Response Technology) that is implemented in certain motherboards (almost all resent ones) but this requires a specific motherboard and a SSD that is smaller than 32GB (i think, or it can be 64Gb). 

 

there also some SSD that is made for this specific task and those comes with a SSD caching software (again if i remember correctly) 

 

 

Other Solutions 

 

Get a bigger SSD and use it as a OS and program drive and a HDD to as storage 

 

get a Hybrid Drive such as Seagate momentus XT (less hassel but not as much storage as other options)

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What is ssd caching or srt technology? I watched some videos and it says you can speed up your hdd with your ssd? Can anyone tell me what it is and how can i use it?

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SSD caching is when you use your SSD to cache your HDD. Just felt like I would go ahead and give the "No Shit" answer :)

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Caching is when the most used files are stored on a flash memory to have faster and easier access later

 

SSD Caching is when the same principle of caching is applied to an SSD. The big benefit is the larger capacity and faster performance.

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Caching is when the most used files are stored on a flash memory to have faster and easier access later

 

SSD Caching is when the same principle of caching is applied to an SSD. The big benefit is the larger capacity and faster performance.

Ok, so using part of the ssd to store frequently used files or applications on hdd and speed up. but is Intel ssd the only ssd that supports this technology?

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SSD caching is when you use your SSD to cache your HDD. Just felt like I would go ahead and give the "No Shit" answer :)

do you have a youtube video link :) ?

 

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Ok, so using part of the ssd to store frequently used files or applications on hdd and speed up. but is Intel ssd the only ssd that supports this technology?

 

 

No.

You can use any SSD with any HDD as long as you have the correct program (I think)

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No.

You can use any SSD with any HDD as long as you have the correct program (I think)

You can with third party drives and their own proprietary software (i.e. Corsair accelerator, Sandisk Readycache) but they all suck compared to the Intel SRT cache (Intel based MB exclusive.) 

 

 

The cache will take some time to build and will vary on how much it benefits your usage.  

 

SSD cache isn't usually worth it. It's typically good for older machines or less technologically versed prebuilt users. It's not what you're looking for.

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Think of it like RAM, but for your hard drive. That's what it is in a basic nutshell.

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You can with third party drives and their own proprietary software (i.e. Corsair accelerator, Sandisk Readycache) but they all suck compared to the Intel SRT cache (Intel based MB exclusive.) 

 

 

The cache will take some time to build and will vary on how much it benefits your usage.  

 

SSD cache isn't usually worth it. It's typically good for older machines or less technologically versed prebuilt users. 

you know if samsung eve has such software?

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you know if samsung eve has such software?

Evo drives uses RAM cache, so it's better to buy more RAM instead when using one of those drives. 

 

I do not believe Samsung has any specific SSD caches, and using an evo drive as a cache is a waste. 

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what is caching ???

 

SSD caching is like having a huge amount of RAM for your HDD. since HDD are slow at random reads and writes you can use a SSD which is much faster at random reads to act as a RAM or a buffer so anything that you use frequently can be stored there and be read quickly. (but SSD caching is not volatile like RAM, does not go away when power goes off)

 

this is all done automatically you dont have to manage any file or anything.

 

HOW ???

 

you can use software based caching solutions that can done on any combinations of HDD, SDD and Motherboard

 

or

 

use Intel's own technology (SRT = Smart Response Technology) that is implemented in certain motherboards (almost all resent ones) but this requires a specific motherboard and a SSD that is smaller than 32GB (i think, or it can be 64Gb). 

 

there also some SSD that is made for this specific task and those comes with a SSD caching software (again if i remember correctly) 

 

 

Other Solutions 

 

Get a bigger SSD and use it as a OS and program drive and a HDD to as storage 

 

get a Hybrid Drive such as Seagate momentus XT (less hassel but not as much storage as other options)

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