Momentum cache

Momentum Cache is a technology developed by Crucial, compatible only with Crucial brand SSDs. It enables users to dedicate a portion of their DRAM (dynamic random-access memory) to speeding up their SSD (solid-state drive). The high-speed DRAM cache reduces I/O latency, improving performance of the SSD.

Momentum Cache is controlled by Crucial Storage Executive, proprietary software that requires Microsoft Windows 7 or above. The cache can use 25% of available system memory, up to a maximum of 4 GB.

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