Cache Buffer Size
This is a discussion about Cache Buffer Size in the Windows Hardware category; Does have a larger hard drive cache buffer (8MB instead of 2MB) make a difference under XP?
Does have a larger hard drive cache buffer (8MB instead of 2MB) make a difference under XP?
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Yes,It does - the gain in performance is amazing !
Check this out
http://www.ntcompatible.com/article.php?sid=9116
This WD drive with 8MB is smokin'
D.
Check this out
http://www.ntcompatible.com/article.php?sid=9116
This WD drive with 8MB is smokin'
D.
OP
Thanks for the reply. BTW, if you go to Western Digital's web site then you would see that they also offer the 120GB EIDE hard drive with 8MB buffer at $299, but it is sold out right now.
I thought WD is working on hard drives with 12MB buffer right now, can anyone confirm this?
I thought WD is working on hard drives with 12MB buffer right now, can anyone confirm this?
I got the 120 for 197 bucks at mwave.com
Haven't heard anything about it, but I don't look for those kinda things. If it shows up on a major site, I'll know, but other than that I don't. 12MB cache...mmmm. Of course that would add a few bucks to the drive, but the speed increase would hopefully be worth it.
