How to Cache and run OS on 2 SSD Partition and a Raptor HDD

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I Have a OCZ 480gb that I partitioned into a 120 gb partition and a 360gb partition so i could use the 120 ssd partition to cache for my Raptor HDD and load the OS on the 360gb SSD. Now that i have done that, I loaded windows 10 to the 360gb ssd NOTE: I have a P9X79 PRO MOBO w/ 32gb ddr3, & all good stuff. The MOBO allows you to connect a HDD and a SSD via a set of SATA 6gbps and comes with a program to connect the two. when i load the ASUS program it doesn't pick-up the separate partitions but instead picks up only one ssd and its the entire one, not separated at all. I want to use my 120 gb SSD partition to cache with the Raptor Drive. Please tell me other ways of doing this or even other programs besides intel ssd toolbox cause that isn't properly functional on win 10 pro i don't think. Please help me.

SIDE NOTE: I used the computer manager and loaded the 120gb ssd drive into the raptor HDD thinking that i would cache everything my self meaning installing the not as used stuff on the raptor and the saved games and objects would be loaded to the cache ssd and ill install the most important stuff to the ssd cache itself. Thank you
(I am a disabled vet with little to do but do programing, game designing and playing games which is why the over kill). =) Thanks again
 
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Welcome to the community, daysannights!

I believe that what @USAFRet meant is that SSD caching is best done for a boot/primary hard drive. Caching a secondary storage HDD won't give you noticeable benefits really. SSD Caching only accelerates 'frequently used' data, which on a data drive is a lot less and the 120 GB you're considering are mostly storage capacity that would be lost. Having a SATA 6 Gb/s booting SSD is going to give you an amazing performance boost, but I really don't see any point in caching on the 10,000 RPM WD VelociRaptor.
Either way, I came across a thread you might find useful, if you're still determined to do this...

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With the type of MOBO my caching SSD can hold 120. i have seen some forms where more works but becomes redundant. i have even seen 20 and 60 but know 120 works on this mobo. thank you though
 

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i was on the phone because i had to re install the windows 10 disc via creation tool and he even recommended 120 would be great. just more info you have better answers ill get.
 
Welcome to the community, daysannights!

I believe that what @USAFRet meant is that SSD caching is best done for a boot/primary hard drive. Caching a secondary storage HDD won't give you noticeable benefits really. SSD Caching only accelerates 'frequently used' data, which on a data drive is a lot less and the 120 GB you're considering are mostly storage capacity that would be lost. Having a SATA 6 Gb/s booting SSD is going to give you an amazing performance boost, but I really don't see any point in caching on the 10,000 RPM WD VelociRaptor.
Either way, I came across a thread you might find useful, if you're still determined to do this: http://superuser.com/questions/323959/is-it-possible-to-use-one-large-ssd-as-both-system-disk-and-intel-smart-response

Best of luck! Give us a performance report afterwards though! :)
SuperSoph_WD
 
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