SSD as an alternative to more memory?
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SSD as an alternative to more memory?
Hello,
Quick question: would a SSD be a good alternative to extra memory for a Dp project with a lot of samples loaded? I mean
If yes, would you use the SSD to install DP(7) or use the drive for the samples (e.g. Play symphonic orchestra, kontakt, etc)?
Thanks
Quick question: would a SSD be a good alternative to extra memory for a Dp project with a lot of samples loaded? I mean
If yes, would you use the SSD to install DP(7) or use the drive for the samples (e.g. Play symphonic orchestra, kontakt, etc)?
Thanks
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Re: SSD as an alternative to more memory?
I believe that an SSD, while fast, is no match for more RAM. Again, it's called RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY because the data can be called up instantly. An SSD still needs to write (and then read) samples and that is going to be slower than RAM. Memory is not all that expensive these days. Probably less expensive than an SSD. I'd just buy as much RAM as you can afford. 32GB seems to be a workable amount, if your machine can handle that much. If not, get the max and get back to work. At least, that's what I'd do... I mean, did... LOL
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Re: SSD as an alternative to more memory?
I just purchased more memory and from 13 i went to 28 GB but i disnt see any difference. I still dont know why.
Is it my mac pro 1.1 ( early 2006), the Kontakt 4, the symphonic orchestra?
I dont know. But it still had the meter going to red, and from the 28GB only the 4 were used ( i checked the activity monitor).
Nobody really explained to me why but it had to do with 32 bit vs 64 . I still dont understand what the problem was but still I didnt see any difference in performance. I returned the memory today
Is it my mac pro 1.1 ( early 2006), the Kontakt 4, the symphonic orchestra?
I dont know. But it still had the meter going to red, and from the 28GB only the 4 were used ( i checked the activity monitor).
Nobody really explained to me why but it had to do with 32 bit vs 64 . I still dont understand what the problem was but still I didnt see any difference in performance. I returned the memory today
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Re: SSD as an alternative to more memory?
The meter you see going into the red is not reporting how much RAM you are using, but how much CPU. Both more RAM and faster HDs can make a big difference in performance, but neither will help an overloaded computer brain. I'm guessing your 1,1 MacPro just hasn't got the mental horsepower to run a symphonic library (which frequently feature massive scripting that eats CPU like Kobayashi at Der Weinerschitzel).
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Re: SSD as an alternative to more memory?
There a few threads on here related to multi threading. You might solve you problems a bit by distributing CPU load by following the suggestions for be in those discussions. I don't recall if a 1,1 mac can multi thread or not.
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Re: SSD as an alternative to more memory?
If you don't have enough RAM, adding more makes a difference. If you have enough, you will not see a speed increase.
Many tasks involve access from or writing to a drive. You will notice a huge performance increase as long as a) the SSD is your boot drive as well as your Applications drive and b) the drive is large enough.
Many tasks involve access from or writing to a drive. You will notice a huge performance increase as long as a) the SSD is your boot drive as well as your Applications drive and b) the drive is large enough.
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Re: SSD as an alternative to more memory?
Thank you all.
I will see what I will do.
Have a great weekend.
I will see what I will do.
Have a great weekend.
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