Consider using the Optane 905 1.5tb drive as a boot drive.
Consider using the Optane 905 1.5tb drive as a boot drive.
It's currently available for $300. Just got a few new units. I've been looking for this for a long time. The credit card is ready—let me know if you're interested!
With solid-state drives for large storage, this would be designated as a massive boot disk.
Desire, not necessity—craving improvement! If it speeds things up a bit and sharpens the performance, it’s worth considering… though it’s still a costly upgrade, especially since it’s on sale. Lmfao
Could that amount cover something more valuable than just slightly quicker startup? Are there other expenses you should consider skipping just to have the funds for this? Are there items you're planning to save for that you're currently neglecting? I'm all in if you're willing to spend it for what you want, without any other strong justification. (I'm sitting right next to a mostly idle AMD EPYC server.) But if investing in a hobby means putting off important tasks, you might want to rethink.
You can purchase 2 990 Pro 2tbs units, store them in raid0, significantly boost performance, and add about 2.5 terabytes of extra storage. You've already decided on your plan.