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    Hybrid SSD Optimization

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by DeusExMachina, Jun 13, 2011.

  1. DeusExMachina

    DeusExMachina Notebook Consultant

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    I would like to get other's thoughts on tweaking Win7 to optimize the MXT. I'm using SSD Tweaker to get this done: SSD Tweaker

    Since Win7 doesn't classify this drive as an SSD, you are actually allowed to still have a ReadyBoost device, unlike when you have a standard SSD. Also, since the MXT only uses the NAND for Read ops, should certain Win7 tweaks be used differently from a standard SSD?


    Windows Prefetcher-Disabled

    N-Clear Pagefile at Shutdown

    N-Disable Large System Cache

    N-Limit NTFS Memory Usage

    N-NTFS 8.3 Name Creation (16Bit)

    N-Enable File Date Stamping

    N-Enable Boot Tracing


    Windows Vista Superfetch-Disabled

    N-Windows Vista Indexing Service
     
    DeusExMachina, Jun 13, 2011
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    The XT still benefits from each and everyone of those tweaks (don't do them!!!) - especially if your usage style demands it (for example 8.3 name creation if you're copying/moving to fat storage volumes, etc.).

    You are simply wasting your time with those 'tweaks'.

    The best tweak for any mechanical HDD (hybrid or otherwise) is short-stroking/partitioning. And defragging with PerfectDisk Pro 11/12 (on a hybrid once a month is sufficient - otherwise, you're forcing the nand to 'learn' much too often).

    See:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/har...-hitachi-7k500-benchmark-setup-specifics.html
     
    tilleroftheearth, Jun 14, 2011
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