Q: 1TB Fusion Drive versus 512GB PCIe-based Flash Storage
Can anyone tell me which of these is better for gaming, storing and editing pictures/videos, and general college course work? Also, I always thought that if your desktop lost power for an extended time, you could possibly lose all your data (pictures, videos, etc.) stored on the flash storage drive. Is there any truth to this? Thanks.
Mac mini
Posted on Feb 22, 2016 7:20 AM
A fusion drive only has 120 GB flash drive. Thus if frequently used files are greater than say 80 GB the files will have to be taked from the HD which is slow since the HD is a slow 5400 ROM drive.
If all your data, and apps and are 350 GB or less then the 50 GB SSD is the way to go. The 350 leaves room for the operating system and working space.
SSDs do not need power to retain their data.
Posted on Feb 22, 2016 7:44 AM