Use SSD as cache

[harry twigg]

I have a mechanical hard drive and a SSD, I tried installing Windows to the SSD and changing install locations to my hard drive with regedit but its causing too many problems. How would I be able to install Windows to my mechanical drive but use the SSD as cache for booting windows and frequently used files?

 

[Colif]

how big is ssd? Is this a Brand name or Custom PC? If brand name, what make/model? If custom, what motherboard

depending on age, some Newer PC can't do this as its not supported by my motherboard, for instance. THey removed feature on Z97 boards as ssd are big enough now to run win 10 off.

what you need to do is set up ssd & hdd in raid and once win 10 is installed on the hdd, run Intel Smart response technologies to set the ssd up as a cache drive
http://www.pcworld.com/article/248828/how_to_setup_intel_smart_response_ssd_caching_technology.html

 

[harry twigg]

how big is ssd? Is this a Brand name or Custom PC? If brand name, what make/model? If custom, what motherboard

depending on age, some Newer PC can't do this as its not supported by my motherboard, for instance. THey removed feature on Z97 boards as ssd are big enough now to run win 10 off.

what you need to do is set up ssd & hdd in raid and once win 10 is installed on the hdd, run Intel Smart response technologies to set the ssd up as a cache drive
http://www.pcworld.com/article/248828/how_to_setup_intel_smart_response_ssd_caching_technology.html

I'm guessing you need an Intel Processor for this? I have a custom AMD build

 

[Colif]

how big is ssd? Is this a Brand name or Custom PC? If brand name, what make/model? If custom, what motherboard

depending on age, some Newer PC can't do this as its not supported by my motherboard, for instance. THey removed feature on Z97 boards as ssd are big enough now to run win 10 off.

what you need to do is set up ssd & hdd in raid and once win 10 is installed on the hdd, run Intel Smart response technologies to set the ssd up as a cache drive
http://www.pcworld.com/article/248828/how_to_setup_intel_smart_response_ssd_caching_technology.html

I'm guessing you need an Intel Processor for this? I have a custom AMD build

I don't know, I will find out... its obvious you can't use the Intel way but i see if there is another.

 

[geofelt]

In theory a ssd cache is nice, but generally impractical.
The cache needs to be large enough to hold most of what you regularly use to be effective.
It is much better to use a ssd for windows.
What is the make/model/size of your ssd?

If you really pushed, 64gb is possible, but 120 or 240gb is what is recommended.
Many things default to the C drive.
Leave your hard drive disconnected when you install windows.

Later you can reconnect the hard drive and any files will be available.
Apps will need to be reinstalled.

 

[Colif]

he doesn't want to put windows on ssd, he wanted to use it as a cache. I just haven't found any software that does a similar job as the Intel cache software, for AMD systems.

 

[locketine]

PrimoCache does what you want, but also in memory caching of files too.

 

[ElectrO_90]

he doesn't want to put windows on ssd, he wanted to use it as a cache. I just haven't found any software that does a similar job as the Intel cache software, for AMD systems.

https://www.amd.com/en/technologies/store-mi
I think it came out before Intels version - I could be wrong though