SanDisk Intros 32GB ReadyCache Upgrade for Windows 7
Here's a quick and cheap way to turbo charged your tired old desktop.
On Tuesday SanDisk announced an easy-to-install SSD caching solution called SanDisk ReadyCache. Utilizing the ExpressCache software developed by Condusiv Technologies, the 2.5-inch SSD adds 32 GB of NAND flash storage to turbo-charge a desktop computer’s boot, shutdown and application launch times.
According to SanDisk, the drive comes with an installation kit that includes a SATA 6 Gb/s cable, and a 3.5-inch mounting bracket and screws – customers simply download and install the software. Once everything is in place, the drive's advanced caching algorithms automatically manages data by caching frequently used files to improve overall performance. All data that resides in the cache also resides on the primary storage, which helps prevent data loss if the caching solution is later uninstalled.
That said, the SSD will work alongside the user's currently-installed hard drives no matter their capacity size. Even more, consumers don’t need to replace their existing primary hard drive, clone their operating system, perform lengthy installs or migrate data. The low cost and fast installation means customers can quickly reap the benefits of a fast computer without having to purchase an entirely new rig.
"The SanDisk ReadyCache is an easy, affordable way to turbocharge a desktop computer," said Kent Perry, director, product marketing, SanDisk. "Our new SSD caching solution lets consumers enjoy the performance benefits of frequently used data coming from an SSD while retaining the storage capacity of their hard drive. It is an ideal combination of the benefits of an SSD and hard drive."
Currently the SanDisk ReadyCache SSD is only available at Amazon and Newegg, costing $59.99 USD, and is only compatible with Windows 7 desktops.
On your older P4 systems?
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When I do ctl alt del:
My friends computer: 130+ processes
My Computer: 24 processes
This article is from Kevin Parrish, what did you expect?
As for this device, Cool... I guess.
The software makes it nifty but why would you pay so much for such little storage when installing an OS plus games on a SSD isn't really a hassle.
When you have 300GB worth the games, yes, yes it is a hassle. Not having to waste time and let caching software handle the crappy management aspect is A-OK to me.
Ok I will feed the Troll, because I like to correct them. You are incorrectly representing information. Before calling the Tom's writers out, you should probably know what your talking about first..
connectors and cabling used for SATA 3 Gb/s under SATA Revision 2.6 can be used for
SATA 6Gb/s.
See where it states revision 2.6? No mention of backwards compatibility to SATA, or even early SATA 2. There is much more info refuting your claims at the source links if you care to learn something.
http://sata-io.org/developers/technical_library.asp
http://sata-io.org/documents/SATA-6Gbs-Fast-Just-Got-Faster.pdf
If your drive and controller both say 6GB, the cable won't stop them. But when you actually go to sustain high data rates, the drive/board will have too many collisions for data correction, and usually lock the controller and BSOD your system.
Back on topic, this is too expensive to succeed. Sandisk should have tried to partner with a motherboard vendor, and ship with compatible motherboards to cut down distribution costs and offered this at closer to $30.
Yup just made an old 10year old computer usable in about 5minutes a couple weeks ago. Went into MSConfig and started unselecting just about everything to make only the bare minmium startup (antivirus/firewall and a few others) when the computer boots up. Went from a "were going to buy a new computer soon this is too slow and we only use it to print stuff now" to what I can consider usable and I have high standards. Didn't even bother defraging it or anything, I was on my way out the door when they asked if I could look at it.