Ssd cache for game/storage drive

[Docretier]

Would getting a small capacity ssd to use as a cache drive for my game storage drive give me better load times? 

[NelizMastr]

Yes, assuming you have the right software to enable that caching functionality.

[Origami Cactus]

I just have the games i play currently on the ssd, and the other less frequent games on hdd. When i get a new game i install it on ssd, and when i dont play it anymore i move it to hdd.

That in my opinion is a better idea than to deal with the caching softwares.

[asus killer]

get one of those optane thingys Linus advertises like crazy

[Gdog]

2 minutes ago, asus killer said:

get one of those optane thingys Linus advertises like crazy

If you're on Intel.

[Docretier]

3 minutes ago, Gdog said:

If you're on Intel.

 

6 minutes ago, asus killer said:

get one of those optane thingys Linus advertises like crazy

I’m gen 6 intel, no optane support 

[Gdog]

1 minute ago, Docretier said:

 

I’m gen 6 intel, no optane support 

RST still a thing? I used to have a SSD cache but to be honest it was a bit meh.

 

Can I ask, what is your current storage set up?

[Docretier]

3 hours ago, Gdog said:

RST still a thing? I used to have a SSD cache but to be honest it was a bit meh.

 

Can I ask, what is your current storage set up?

OS on crucial bx300 450gb ssd and 1tb hdd for game files and general storage

[Gdog]

13 hours ago, Docretier said:

OS on crucial bx300 450gb ssd and 1tb hdd for game files and general storage

If you want my advice, I would move the games you are actively playing to the SSD. I wouldn't bother with an SSD cache unless you have a spare SSD laying around or you if you want to tinker.