Disable write cache ssd windows 7

Is there any other benefit to write-cache other than performance - any reason I should leave write-cache on? Cerb Elite Member. Aug 26, 17, 33 In theory, SSD longevity, since writes can be coalesced with caching, and some writes that are overridden never need to be made at all Perhaps I will turn it back on. Is the risk of data loss pretty low if I leave write-cache enabled and keep buffer flushing enabled?

Last edited: Feb 17, Technically, caching should reduce it, but if you're doing lots of IO, there's plenty of chances, and if you're not, there aren't. Quantifying the difference would be difficult, at best, but I doubt it's much, either way.

Corruption that leads to bricking, while losing power, would be the worrisome thing, though, not a little data loss. You must log in or register to reply here. Post thread. Close Menu. JavaScript is disabled.

For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Do you enable "write caching" for SSD's? Thread starter chanchan Start date Jan 1, Joined Sep 14, Messages Hi, I haven't been able to find any definite answers on whether or not write caching should be enabled for SSD drives under Windows 7.

Thanks, Chan. BinarySynapse [H]F Junkie. Joined Feb 6, Messages 15, Why shouldn't you enable it? SicKlown 2[H]4U. Joined Jul 6, Messages 3, There have been people who have said that they perform better with it off, but I found out the opposite is true.

SicKlown said:. Click to expand Thanks for another excellent article -- I'm surprised I haven't seen an article on this subject that's as comprehensive.

Toms to the rescue. Thanks for another great article. I would love to see a part 2 of the article where you would explore the causes of the performance drop. KWReidIndexing is not used to access files more quickly.

Thanks for pointing both of these things out. You're absolutely correct about indexing. I've updated the story for the author to reflect hibernation as well. I added clarification re: desktops and notebooks, though I'd suggest powering down a notebook with an SSD is comparable to putting it into hibernation.

I don't think anyone would recommend putting it into standby; as you mention, that continues to drain power. Well by defaults write caching is option that is on,when running the proper storage controller software,as in INTEL Matrix storage,or Intel storage. For Microsoft help in this area,follow the links. Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Windows Client. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access.

Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Asked by:. Archived Forums. Windows 7 Performance. Sign in to vote. My questions are simple: Have you tried this setting?

What is your experience with it? Wednesday, June 29, AM.