NVMe solid state disk drives have become inexpensive unless you want the very largest sizes. But how do you get the most out ...

(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 ...

Like a lot of you, I, too, wondered if it was worth splurging on NVMe drives just for caching. I mean, I could’ve spent that cash on more storage or a better CPU if I were building a DIY NAS, right?

A solid-state drive (SSD) is fast, reliable, and has no moving parts, making it the perfect replacement for the mechanical hard disk drive (HDD). The only problem is that SSDs are incredibly expensive ...

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 ...

How to add an SSD cache to your Synology NAS (and why you’d want to) Your email has been sent For mass storage, the cost-per-GB ratio of traditional platter hard drives can’t be matched by solid-state ...

Have you ever found yourself waiting impatiently for your Synology NAS to catch up with your demands—whether it’s loading files, running backups, or managing virtual machines? Many of us rely on NAS ...

Adaptec on Wednesday unveiled its MaxIQ SSD Cache Performance Solution, which pairs up to four 32-GB Intel X25-E Extreme SATA SSDs with its Series 5000 or Series 2000 controllers to increase the I/O ...

Many new PCs come with solid state drives because SSDs make booting up your PC and accessing data faster. But adding an SSD to an existing computer can be a problem. Most of us can’t afford an SSD big ...

Apple's new Fusion Drive unveil points toward the adoption of a cache accelerator structure, similar to what we've reviewed before. Good performance benefit, but the price is steep. Share on Facebook ...

When I speak with IT Managers about Solid State Disk (SSD) one of the most common questions is how and where should it be implemented? There are many options but an extremely simple risk free way to ...