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Samsung 870 QVO 8TB - Improve poor write performance

Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2023 12:25 pm
by AchakBrooks
Can Primocache be used to improve or mitigate the slow write performance of the 870evo 8tb ssd after it’s SLC cache fills?

Or will QLC(how it R/W) and with its internal cache prevent the improvements Primocache can make to sustained write performance?

Thanks.

Re: Samsung 870 QVO 8TB - Improve poor write performance

Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2023 4:44 pm
by Support
PrimoCache doesn't need to know the drive hardware details. It is a software cache that sits on top of the hard drive. You can use PrimoCache with Defer-Write enabled to improve the drive's write performance. For more information about Defer-Write, please see
https://www.romexsoftware.com/en-us/pri ... write.html

Re: Samsung 870 QVO 8TB - Improve poor write performance

Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2023 9:21 am
by sparks79
Absolutely, Primocache can help! It'll use your RAM to keep write speeds more consistent, even when the SSD's own cache is full. Just watch your RAM usage.