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extras always work?

Post by inspiredgurl » Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:34 pm

I was searching for computer components, and found something about using a usb flash drive as extra ram (virtual)? One just laying around nonetheless? Anyone tried this before? If so, what were the results?
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Re: extras always work?

Post by 0xFAIL » Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:29 pm

This explains it pretty well:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ReadyBoost

Never tried it myself, if you want the performance (and have the money) I would use a SSD.

If you would like better performance without using an external flashdrive:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_drive
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Re: extras always work?

Post by inspiredgurl » Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:41 pm

Interesting information. :) :D
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