I've got a Core i5-based gaming machine with a Z68 chipset, and a basic 1TB Seagate HDD. My intention is to start using Intel's Z68 caching, which seems straightforward enough, but I had an idea that ...

The reasons for these slowdowns can vary depending on the SSD and wider system it's connected to, but for cheaper flash ...

(1) Solid state storage used as a cache between the computer's main memory (RAM) and a hard drive. The SSD cache holds the data with the most activity, and reading and writing the cache is faster than ...

The solid-state drive (SSD) has transformed the way we store data, paving the way to the modern smartphone, super-fast PC storage, and the thinnest laptops money can buy. They also allowed us to ...

NVMe solid state disk drives have become inexpensive unless you want the very largest sizes. But how do you get the most out of one? There are two basic strategies: you can use the drive as a fast ...

This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach. Enhancements to server and ...

It is worth repeating this note about dm-cache versus bcache for the following reason. Developments in Linux work very much like advancements in science: 1) Reality trumps abstract theory: Working ...

Adaptec last week heated up the solid state drive business with an expansion of its MaxIQ Solid State Drive (SSD) caching product line. The company released three new PCIe storage controllers and ...

Samsung's 850 Pro SSD is out on the market and it's damned impressive. Combine Vertical NAND with the drive's performance enhancing Rapid Mode, and the 850 Pro destroys all comers. Share on Facebook ...