| The problem |
|
There are many areas of a computer system that can cause
it to run slowly. Some examples are: the CPU’s performance, the
motherboard’s bus speeds, the amount of RAM, the network connection
or even the video card. However, the slowest component is normally the
hard drive. Why? Because it relies on mechanical parts while the rest
of a computer's components that process data are entirely electronic.
A slow down caused by the hard drive is called a “disk I/O bottleneck”
and is quite common. |
| Bottlenecks |
|
If your desktop or laptop system seems to be running slowly, then you
may have a disk I/O (Input/Output) problem or bottleneck. A bottleneck
occurs when some component of your computer system can’t keep up
with the others. Typically one computer component will be working at its
maximum speed, forcing other, faster components to repeatedly wait for
a response from it before continuing their own tasks. Consequently, a
disk I/O bottleneck can severely lower overall system performance. |
| How can you determine if you have a
disk I/O bottleneck? |
|
If your system seems to be slow all the time, then the problem may
be insufficient RAM. Windows XP needs at least 256 MB to run well. If
the computer is several years old, you may be trying to do more than
what the hardware is capable of. Consider upgrading the hardware (e.g.
new and faster CPU, more RAM, video card, etc.), or possibly replacing
the computer.
On the other hand, does your system only seem to slow down while performing
particular tasks? Look at the hard drive activity light. Is the light
steadily flashing while performing these tasks? If the answer is yes
to both these questions, then you probably have a disk I/O bottleneck.
This kind of performance degradation occurs with applications or programs
that heavily rely on the hard disk, such as games, image editors, database,
etc. |
| The solution |
|
Our patented cache, hybrid cache, and RAM disk products are designed
to remove specific kinds of disk performance bottlenecks. They do this
by intelligently using your computer’s memory and processor to reduce
the work of the hard disk. With sufficient system memory and the appropriate
product and configuration, the throughput or responsiveness of your machine
may improve by many times. |
| The following table indicates the products
many desktop users have found beneficial for particular applications or
programs: |
| PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS USING SUPERSPEED
PRODUCTS |
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For specialized applications this product can enhance performance. |
SuperSpeed LLC is the owner of the following
U.S. Patents 5577226, 5606681, 5918244, 6370615, 6629201, 6651136, 7017013,
7039767, 7111129, 7475186, 7594068, 7631139, 7886099 and other patents are pending.
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