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Idea: Configurable sansar cache drive / directory.

Richardus Raymaker

July 14, 2017 20:52

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Just idea. I have a pretty big SSD C drive i do not use to much.
But also have other SSD program drive.
Problem is most people have a  small SSD or no SSD.

It can be usefull if you can change the location where cache files are stored. In my case i would like to put the cache on the Program SSD to spread traffic load. That drive also have more space = more cache. Other people mabye could add extra SSD drive to use as cache and avoid filling the C drive or have a small cache.

Is there option to change the location of the cache ?
Is it interesting to add that option ?

 

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  Gindipple July 14, 2017 21:06

  I was using mine for SL, but someone did mention something that made me think maybe not the best idea.

  SSDs have limited write cycles. A cache if highly refreshed could wear out an SSD.

  So I'm curious what others think about this.

   

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  Richardus Raymaker July 14, 2017 21:37

  SSD have a long lifetime , years. as long you not put them full to the edge. and not write excesive to the SSD. SSD need to have enough empty space to not overwrite always the same cells but cycle true all the empty ones before the start erase old cells So more empty space is better.

  Also with sansar the load on cache i think is lower then with Secondlife. I really see a good thing in load the scene all at once to cache instead of 15000 seperate prims.

  Also, you really want the speed of SSD on cache.
  In your cache a smaller cheaper extra SSD as cache would be safe investment then. But you need to have the option to move the cache.