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    eBoostr + Seagate Momentus XT?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Hungry Man, Apr 13, 2011.

  1. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm wondering how well the two would work together since they both cache files.

    I'm upgrading to 8GB of RAM + Seagate momentus so I could easily have a large RAMCache using eBoostr.

    Because I don't really know the mechanics of eboostr or the seagate momentus I'm not sure if it would be a waste or detrimental or what.

    Does anyone with a seagate momentus xt have any experience with it?
     
    Hungry Man, Apr 13, 2011
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  2. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    pushing this one up >_>
     
    Hungry Man, Apr 14, 2011
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    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Only by trying it for your specific scenario would give you this answer.

    I say (guess) it will work good.

    Nothing to lose except your time by trying.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Apr 14, 2011
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  4. James D

    James D Notebook Prophet

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    And when you will try this to your spec... crap! so many words! Well when you will DO THAT tell us how it is. Be a pioneer :)
     
    James D, Apr 14, 2011
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    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    Wow. This is interesting.
     
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    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    I just got a Seagate Momentus XT today... I'll be able to use it around Tuesday. I'll report back. FYI I'll only be using a RAM cache since I think that a USB might actually hurt performance with the XT...

    I have 4GB of RAM... but I'm upgrading to 8GB soon.
     
    Hungry Man, Apr 15, 2011
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