Tag Archive | "speed"

Slow Cache Memory Speed

By edm | January 30th, 2009 |

Just repaired a problem with cache memory. I am using a SanDisk 1GB SD3 card in a Compaq nc6120. Here’s the chronology; 1) Formatted 1GB card as FAT32, installed build 483. Random read speed was around 7 Mb / Sec. Tested for about three weeks. 2)Installed build 490. Removed device, re-added, allocated, built cache. Got […]

Measuring speed

By LR Fox | October 24th, 2007 |

There’s been much discussion about speed measurement. A lot has been contradictory anecodotes and measurements. One person’s experience conflicts with another’s; one version is slower than an older version. I’ve had positive experiences but the fact that there are users who have not is troubling. The only way to settle the speed improvement debate is […]