- Oct 26, 2005
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I have been reading up on Intel's Smart Response Technology and SSD caching. Like one from anandtech: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4329/intel-z68-chipset-smart-response-technology-ssd-caching-review/1
I have bought these 2 drives I plan on using:
1x OCZ Agility 3 - 60GB
1x Seagate Green 1.5TB 5,900RPM
From info I have found on Intel's SSD Cache here what I see as the summary.
Pros
-Have more storage space for applications and other stuff
-Can be almost as fast a real SSD if it is in the Cache
Cons
-You could lose day if you use "Maximize" mode
-Inconsistency in speed (you need get things into cache and things may get kicked out)
I was thinking using the SSD cache would make the system easier to use for my dad. He wouldn't have to worry about putting huge applications/data on normal HD vs SDD. However, I am still worried about speed (inconsistency) and possible data loss if using Maximize mode. Any ideas or suggestions?
I have bought these 2 drives I plan on using:
1x OCZ Agility 3 - 60GB
1x Seagate Green 1.5TB 5,900RPM
From info I have found on Intel's SSD Cache here what I see as the summary.
Pros
-Have more storage space for applications and other stuff
-Can be almost as fast a real SSD if it is in the Cache
Cons
-You could lose day if you use "Maximize" mode
-Inconsistency in speed (you need get things into cache and things may get kicked out)
I was thinking using the SSD cache would make the system easier to use for my dad. He wouldn't have to worry about putting huge applications/data on normal HD vs SDD. However, I am still worried about speed (inconsistency) and possible data loss if using Maximize mode. Any ideas or suggestions?