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We tested the RAM-saving storage tech in Gears of War: E-Day — up
We tested the RAM-saving storage tech in Gears of War: E-Day — up to 3.7 GB/s of SSD streaming speed saves several gigabytes of system RAM usage
TL;DRGears of War E-Day uses fast SSD streaming to cut RAM needs by several gigabytes.
Why it matters: Smart storage tech enables console-quality graphics on lower-spec hardware without performance compromise.
Today we’re focusing on a less-discussed technology that plays an equally important role in bringing this visually rich, densely detailed world to systems with more limited hardware resources: storage technology designed to reduce RAM usage.
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