In the case of a computer cache, it’s a space in your computer’s hardware (RAM, CPU, Hard Drive, SSD) that stores both recently and frequently used programs so your computer can pull it up easily the next time you need it. You can think of a cache as being like a stock room where items are stored for future use. What is a Cache?īefore we get into talking about SSD caches, let’s first define what a cache is… If you’re here for that, we have everything you need to know about it.
You’ve probably heard about SSD (Solid State Drive) caching and how allocating a certain portion of your SSD as a cache could help boost your system’s performance, but what is a SSD cache, exactly?
