![]() ![]() A custom Seagate controller chip decides which data is kept on the SSD for fastest access, and what data is stored on the HDD. In the case of the FireCuda SSHD, it is a fast 7200 RPM traditional HDD coupled with 8GB of solid-state flash storage built-in that appears as a single device to Windows. SSHD stands for Solid-State Hybrid Drive. A big disadvantage for gamers is that high capacity SSDs cost far more than equivalent capacity HDDs, and this evaluation is going to only look at the value of buying and using a $100 2TB SSHD versus spending about $70 for a regular 2TB HDD. Flash memory chips provide the SSD’s storage instead of spinning magnetic platters, and data can be accessed much more rapidly. It is similar to a USB flash drive and has no moving parts unlike a traditional mechanical Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Although there are no framerate performance differences between playing or benchmarking games on a HDD versus playing games on a SSD, applications, games, and game levels will load more quickly from a SSD. For this evaluation, we purchased a pair of 3.5 inch 2TB 7200 RPM Seagate FireCuda (ST2000DX002) Gaming Solid State Hybrid Drives (SSHD) for $100 each to replace our two $70 each 2TB Toshiba 7200 RPM Hard Disk Drives (HDD). ![]()
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