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Does this exist?
I recently asked a question about caching HDD reads on SSD (basically, DIY hybrid drive). Though it wasn't my point of interest, the topic of caching writes in RAM kept coming up. I initially had no interest in this at all. Of course, write caching is dangerous because data could be lost and the filesystem could be corrupted if the power flickers.
Most people agree there's little-to-no concern for laptop users. It made me wonder why desktop users can't have that same peace of mind. :hmm:
Yes, desktop PCs use a lot more power, but...
The main module could have a 3.5" model and a 5.25" model. They could attach to optional auxilliary batteries mounted in 5.25" bays. Most non-performance PCs might be OK with the 3.5" part alone. A high-power PC would probably require the larger auxiliary battery in at least one 3.5" bay.
The main module would have motherboard power connectors and a single set of SATA power connectors.
5.25" module would each have additional SATA power connections, 4-pin connections, and PCI-E graphics connector (perhaps only 1 PEG on on each 5.25" module?).
I recently asked a question about caching HDD reads on SSD (basically, DIY hybrid drive). Though it wasn't my point of interest, the topic of caching writes in RAM kept coming up. I initially had no interest in this at all. Of course, write caching is dangerous because data could be lost and the filesystem could be corrupted if the power flickers.
Most people agree there's little-to-no concern for laptop users. It made me wonder why desktop users can't have that same peace of mind. :hmm:
Yes, desktop PCs use a lot more power, but...
- There's a lot more internal space for a bigger battery.
- Optional auxiliary batteries can occupy other drive bays.
- It would not need to power the monitor.
- It would be much more efficient because you wouldn't have AC>DC>AC>DC conversion. The only conversion would be AC>DC in the computer's power supply.
The main module could have a 3.5" model and a 5.25" model. They could attach to optional auxilliary batteries mounted in 5.25" bays. Most non-performance PCs might be OK with the 3.5" part alone. A high-power PC would probably require the larger auxiliary battery in at least one 3.5" bay.
The main module would have motherboard power connectors and a single set of SATA power connectors.
5.25" module would each have additional SATA power connections, 4-pin connections, and PCI-E graphics connector (perhaps only 1 PEG on on each 5.25" module?).
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