Optane SSD

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    [SOLVED] Optane 905p PCIe: How to Use Best

    Hi. Please forgive the ignorance. I want to use an Optane 905p PCIe card on a new build onto an MSI MEG Z390 GODLIKE LGA1151/i9 9900k. In addition to Optane, it will have a 970 Evo Plus 2Tb in M.2 with 32 Gb ram. The question is how should I configure the Optane to best enhance performance...
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    [SOLVED] Quick question before I reformat

    I've got a problem with my drive configuration. Somehow I'm using my old, plain-jane ssd as my C: drive and my new Optane 900P as an additional drive. There are quite a few utilities I can use to make a disk copy to sort this out. I'm checking out Samsung Magician at this moment. My question...
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    [SOLVED] Intel Optane Support After Gigabyte F9o Update

    In prepping for a CPU upgrade, I noticed there was a new BIOS available for the X299 Gaming 7 but see a note that states, "No support for Intel Optane when new CPU is installed". I'm currently running a 7900X and was interested in upgrading to Cascade Lake-X when it releases but my OS drive is...
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    Question 32gb Optane vs 500GB WD M.2

    Hello. I found this offer at amazon https://www.amazon.es/dp/B07P7TFKRH/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_89p7CbA9838R0 which is pretty cool. I already have a Samsung SSD 970 EVO NVMe M.2 250 GB for windows and some programs. Intel Optane 32GB used for cache for my 4TB Seagate HDD. Should I replace...
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    Feature SSD Memory Face-Off: Intel Optane vs Samsung Z-NAND

    We pitted these two, cutting-edge storage technologies against each other in a 7-round death match for your data. Read more here. SEAN WEBSTER @seanwebster Sean Webster is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He tests and reviews consumer storage.
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    [SOLVED] Intel optane benchmark error?

    My desktop dell 5680 inspiron came with a Intel Optane+931GBHDD 1TB whenever all of my components are above expectation but there seems to be a problem? after using user benchmark I receive this notice... Relative performance n/a - RAM cached drive detected what does...