Valhalla Legends Forums Archive | General Discussion | Optimal Disk Cluster Size

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Just a quicky , im running Windows XP and have a 200 gig hardrive , what is the optimal size for each paritions cluster size?

Thanks.
May 13, 2004, 1:31 PM
Myndfyr
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Just a quicky , im running Windows XP and have a 200 gig hardrive , what is the optimal size for each paritions cluster size?

Thanks.
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Depends what you want to use it for. If you're going to store enterprise-level databases, the max cluster size (IIRC 64kb) is best. If you're going to store a lot ([u]meaning A FRIGGEN LOT[/u]) of extremely small files, then the smallest (512b or 1k) is best to avoid overhang. If you're going to keep your porn collection, 4kb for mainly pics, maybe 8kb for videos, depending.

Mostly large files is best on larger clusters. Mostly tiny files is best on smaller clusters.
May 13, 2004, 11:24 PM
Null
Cool , that makes alot sense

Myndfyre: Resolved the issue of it not showing up , (Used partition magic)
May 13, 2004, 11:48 PM

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