CLoD on SSD? Improved Performance?

[jjohnson241]

Hi Guys,
I'm considering moving my CLoD install from a 7200rpm HDD to a SSD. I have the option of either a 3GB/s or 6GB/s SATA connection on my MB (P6X58D-E). The 6GB SATA is on a Marvel controller so I'm leaning on the 3GB/s Intel SATA controller.
My question is whether the move is worth it in terms of CLoD loading and more importantly, eliminating or reducing the micro stutters that plague the game.
Experience? Opinions?
Thanks.

[Katdog5]

Ive got the ocz agility 3 ata . Works great. Highly rec a ssd

[III./ZG76_Saipan]

I am not 100% sure but I don't think you will a diff. SSD are better in writing but I don't think we do a lot of loading and writing during game play in CLOD do we?

[jjohnson241]

Well I'm not sure either. From what I read, SSD's are up to 10X faster compared to a 7200rpm HDD. Read speed is typically higher than random write speed but still kicking the HDD's ass.
I'm under the impression that CLoD "loads" objects and textures dynamically, via read operations. That's one reason at least that we have mico-stutters in the game.
Again, my question is will an SSD improve performance.
Thanks for your reply.

[Artist]

Hi,

I've tested it recently. Concerning FPS it does not make any difference at all. I ran the TheBlackDeath.trk 3 times.

On HDD


avg
max
min


46
68
2


46
64
5


46
63
5



ON SSD (Steam and cache-directory)


avg
max
min


46
69
5


46
67
5


45
63
5



The only difference I could prove (and it's the same in IL-2 1946 HSFX 6, too) is that the minimum value on the very first run drops less with the SSD (in IL-2 1946 it was 37 against 24).

But I do have the impression (both in CloD and IL-2 1946, using BlackDeath) that the (micro)stutters are less.

- Motherboard: Gigabyte GA Z68X-UD5-B3
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K 6MB 5.0GT/s 95W Box
- Ram: 2 x 4GB DDR3-Ram PC1600; "A-DATA AX3U1600GC4G9-2G"
- Graphic: GTX 580 3GB 783 Mhz "Gainward Phantom"
- HDD: ST3500413AS Barracuda 7200.12 SATA 6Gb/s, 500 GB
- SSD: SSD Samsung 840, 256 GB

Artist

[jjohnson241]

Artist,
Thanks, that's just what I was looking for.

[TX-Gunslinger]

I run 2 256 GB SSD's a Samsung 840 Pro and OCZ Vertex 4 Pro. This allows me to put OS on one SSD - with some programs - keeping most of my games on the other. By distributing all apps across 2 SSD's I can keep each SSD's use below 55% or so, which maximizes their life and speed.

No effect in game once loaded as folks above mentioned. However, the load times for missions are exceptionally low for both CoD and RoF. RoF is particularly a slow loader and this really speeds it up. Big help in CoD if you build missions or play anything single player.

I really love mine.

[Artist]

Yes, that is definitely true: Loading time is much less from the SSD. If that and less microstutters are worth the 18-fold price is everybody's own decision (mine: yes! )

[9./JG52 Ziegler]

I have OS and Steam/games on the 120g SSD and everything else on a 2T storage drive. Don't think there is a large game play difference either but it sure boots up and loads faster.

[TX-EcoDragon]

Load times are shorter, and in game stutter is reduced in many titles. Overall, I think they are worth it.

[9./JG26_Brigg]

absolutely worth it, i had clod on a samsung spinpoint f3 on my old rig and now it is on 240gb ssd and it is allot better.

[jjohnson241]

Thanks for the input.
I went with an A-Data SX900 128GB SSD and the early returns are very positive. Flew the "London Sightseeing" mission without micro-stutters. Same for the Black Death track.
I used "Steam Tool" to move the game from the Steamapps on my C drive to the SSD. Painless.
Thanks again for your responses.