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External Disks: 'Quick removal' or 'Better Performance'? (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by fap_fap_fap_fapper@alien.top to c/datahoarder@selfhosted.forum

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Talking about this option in pic (accessible from Disk Management). Windows now defaults external hard disks to 'quick removal'.

https://preview.redd.it/1igwsmw1gswb1.png?width=400&format=png&auto=webp&s=3f24cca0b9b4f42d9b778cf0f44e8a919d0f5c7c

I have 16TB Seagate external hard disks with regular movement of data. They are always connected to the PC and I have no power issues.

Which option gives faster data transfer speeds (and other metrics of better performance)?

Also, if Better Performance is to be selected, should I enable the other 2 options below (write caching and buffer flush)?

Thanks!

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