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  • Thunderbolt SSDs random access time

    Hello everyone,

    I am a Logic user and I see the new Mac Pros will rely heavily on Thunderbolt expandability.

    Random access time is what matters most when streaming samples, so I am wondering how TB SSDs fare in that department compared to PCIe solutions. Anyone tested both?

    Cheers


  • I have tested them extensively. My results are now a state secret and I will not share them with anyone under any circumstances.

    Good morning.


  • It might be wise to research bandwidth comparisons between the newer PCIe specs, and Thunderbolt.  From what I've seen - though admittedly second hand, and not something I have an interest in researching further to verify - the newer PCIe bandwidth specs are considerably better than Thunderbolt.


  • the question here is not thunderbolt and/or SSD, it is the harddisk-controller (on the expansion unit which is required to translate the PCIe x4 signal to the SSD interface).

    the same problem occured with some raid-boxes - if they allow a native read-through (of sample data) everything is fine. if they don't, caching of (finally not used) data kills all the theoretically available performance.


    and remember: only a CRAY can run an endless loop in just three seconds.
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    @PaulR said:

    I have tested them extensively. My results are now a state secret and I will not share them with anyone under any circumstances.

    your anwer is ridiculous, if you dont want to share why do you post !


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    @PaulR said:

    I have tested them extensively. My results are now a state secret and I will not share them with anyone under any circumstances.

    your anwer is ridiculous, if you dont want to share why do you post !

    I totally agree Cyril.

    But not anywhere near as ridiculous as the French Agricultural Policy or the EU.  [:D]


  • please note: this is not a political forum - thread closed


    and remember: only a CRAY can run an endless loop in just three seconds.