The summary of ‘What Are DRAM-less SSDs?’

The video discusses the performance implications of Solid State Drives (SSDs) without DRAM, which are cheaper but slower due to the absence of a cache for data mapping. These DRAM-less SSDs exhibit reduced speed for random reads and writes as they rely on NAND flash memory. The recommendation is to opt for inexpensive SSDs with DRAM caches for better performance and longevity. Additionally, the video promotes the software tool "synergy" for seamless keyboard and mouse sharing across systems, offering features like clipboard sharing and custom hotkeys, with a 50% discount available through a link in the video description.

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In this segment of the video, the focus is on SSDs without DRAM, which are sold at a lower price point than traditional models. The absence of DRAM leads to slower performance, especially for random reads and writes, as the data map is kept on NAND flash memory instead of the faster DRAM. This results in delayed data locating, impacting overall SSD speed. While these DRAM-less SSDs are cheaper, they may not offer the best value due to the performance drawbacks compared to mainstream SSDs.

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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the drawbacks of SSDs without DRAM caches, emphasizing that they can be slower, wear out faster, and have shorter warranties. The recommendation is to opt for inexpensive SSDs with a DRAM cache instead of trying to save money on DRAM-less SSDs. The speaker concludes by promoting the software tool “synergy,” which allows sharing one keyboard or mouse across multiple systems seamlessly, offering features like clipboard sharing and custom hotkeys. Viewers are offered a 50% discount on synergy through a link in the video description.