[SOLVED] Windows ReadyBoost on a 10k rpm HDD ?

[Ajwork]

I’ll preface this by saying that I’m already aware that SSDs are always faster and sometimes even more economical than HDDs with WRB configured, my purpose for posting this question is out of morbid curiosity.

Will Windows 10 and/or 7 allow WRB to be enabled on a USB stick when the OS is already installed on a 10k rpm HDD, or will it be considered “too fast” and not allow the feature to be enabled? Also, would the OS being installed on a RAID 0, 5 or 10 HDD array impact WRB compatibility?

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

What is ReadyBoost and should I use it ?

Hi, I've just installed my Samsung 840 Evo 120GB and I found ' Readyboost ' . What does it do , and should I use it ? Does it take up a lot of space ? Does it truly boost my PC ? Any downsides ? Any input would be appreciated thanks

forums.tomshardware.com

 

[Ajwork]

What is ReadyBoost and should I use it ?

Hi, I've just installed my Samsung 840 Evo 120GB and I found ' Readyboost ' . What does it do , and should I use it ? Does it take up a lot of space ? Does it truly boost my PC ? Any downsides ? Any input would be appreciated thanks

forums.tomshardware.com

Nothing in that thread even remotely answers my question. Why would you link a thread having to do with WRB on SSDs when I’m specifically asking about 10k rpm HDDs? Did you not see where I specifically acknowledged that SSDs were superior to HDD+WRB combos?

 

[mdd1963]

another article....(seems to imply it might be helpful for folks without even remotely enough RAM)

Is Windows ReadyBoost Worth Using?

Connect a USB stick to a Windows computer -- even on Windows 8 -- and Windows will ask if you want to speed up your system using ReadyBoost.

www.howtogeek.com

Have enough RAM...

Get an SSD...

If you have enough RAM (preferably 16 GB if WIn10), the ReadyBoost feature is likely useless...