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11-17-2003, 11:46 AM
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8mb cache in real-world experience.......
I suppose I'm asking about optical drives too, but more specifically in HD's.....what does an 8mb cache bring to the table as far as real-world usefulness goes?
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11-17-2003, 11:48 AM
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Large file sizes like video will benefit from the larger cache the most. Other than that, I don't think performance is much different than a 2MB cached drive.
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11-17-2003, 11:49 AM
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Faster transfer of files
mmm that's a bout the only thing I can think of...
Faster copy paste?
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11-17-2003, 12:14 PM
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Oh well, nothing too exciting, I guess, eh? 
I was thinking of replacing an 80G WD 7,200rpm drive (BB series) w/ an 80G WD 7,200 -8mb cache (JB series) drive. But if it don't matter that much, I'll just leave the 2mb version in there.
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11-17-2003, 12:25 PM
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It's probably more one of those things that if you are going to buy a new drive, get the larger cache! But if you already have a decent drive, leave it alone!
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11-17-2003, 12:25 PM
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If you do any kind of .wav based multi-track audio with, for example, Adobe Audition (was Cool Edit Pro), Cubase SX, Nuendo, Reason, Cakewalk, Pro Tools, Logic Audio, etc., you'll be able to run a few more tracks, a bit more effects and have faster background mixing/rendering/effect previews and generally faster cut/copy/paste/mix paste/save editing.
For the gamer/general user that doesn't do much multi-track audio or video editing I wouldn't think the 8MB cache would be worth the extra money but if you do any of that kind of computing on a regular basis it's well worth it in performance and productivity gains.
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11-17-2003, 12:29 PM
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It makes the chicks dig you!
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11-17-2003, 12:34 PM
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11-17-2003, 12:38 PM
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Good call, John! 
Actually, the performance you gain will be minimal (unless you regularly work with large files), and application-specific at that. Turning off acoustic management on a hard drive will probably increase performance more than a larger cache will.
Other than that, it's probably more about bragging rights...
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11-17-2003, 12:39 PM
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Well, they say viagra gives a performance gain..but probably not as much as the 8mb cache......
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