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Joined: Fri Nov 20 2009, 12:13AMPosts: 598 |
Found this and thought I might try it. #10 on the list [-link-] "Perhaps you don't want to jump into the solid-state game right away but would like some of the benefit that can be had from flash-based storage. Using nothing more than a USB stick, you can do so through a Windows 7 feature known as ReadyBoost. (Note that if you're already using an SSD as your system drive, ReadyBoost won't be available, since there would be no performance gain.) ReadyBoost allows the system to make use of one of these speedy storage devices as a cache, improving overall performance of the system. The flash storage device that you choose to use for ReadyBoost should meet the following specifications set by Microsoft: Capacity of at least 256 MB, with at least 64 kilobytes (KB) of free space At least a 2.5 MB/sec throughput for 4-KB random reads At least a 1.75 MB/sec throughput for 1MB random writes Here's another nice feature: If Windows doesn't think ReadyBoost will provide a performance gain, it will tell you and won't let you enable it. In Figure E, you can see that I've opened the properties for a portable USB stick, which I've added to my Windows 7 system. However, Windows knows that the system disk is already fast enough, so ReadyBoost isn't available as an option. If you want to learn more about how to enable and configure ReadyBoost in your system, see Take a closer look at ReadyBoost features in Windows 7. |
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Registered Member #198
Joined: Mon Dec 16 2013, 10:12AMPosts: 241 |
Hey Fast, I tried it using ready boost back when Win 7 first came out. The key to this is as you stated, having a memory stick with fast enough ram in it to actually make it worth it. Of course now there is Hi Speed memory sticks along with Hi Speed memory cards, the same type used in digital cameras that will work just fine. And yes you can use digital camera memory cards to enable ready boost. In relation to the gain you would see as opposed to having a SSD with all if not most of your programs is minimal but it is a ready in a pinch option if need be. |
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Registered Member #198
Joined: Mon Dec 16 2013, 10:12AM Posts: 241 |
test only [-link-] |
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