Rolling Cache

[lewislef 0]

Im just curios to know how many people use rolling chache in MSFS 2020, and if there is actually a benefit to using it seems to be a grey area this one.

Edited March 31, 2022 by lewislef

[Twenty6 692]

I use a 16GB rolling cache. Comcast in eastern Tennessee has a data cap and I believe this cache helps me keep under the limit. At least I've stopped receiving the "you've used 75% of your data" messages now. I also have 3 1TB SSDs so space is not a problem.

[cobalt 798]

Never use it, don't need it.

Alienware Aurora R11, 32 GB ram, Intel i7-10700F, GeForce RTX 2080 Super, Ultra graphics settings

[Car147 2,276]

As above, never used it since moving to FTTP, also don't see any morphing since either.

[Bobsk8 12,492]

Never use it. I fly to different areas on every flight. 

[cianpars 1,163]

Have run for extended periods with and without a rolling cache and caches of different sizes.  I've noticed little if any difference and chose to run without a cache as a result.

Where a cache may help is for those with slower internet connections and data caps. Maybe some lower end systems could benefit, but I've not seen any evidence of this.

 

[Maxis 1,836]

I use it (Around 10gb). I see a benefit. I also make sure to delete and recreate the file after every major update however.

Edited March 31, 2022 by Maxis

[lewislef 0]

10 minutes ago, Maxis said:

I use it (Around 10gb). I see a benefit. I also make sure to delete and recreate the file after every major update however.

What benefit are you seeing?

Edited March 31, 2022 by lewislef

[lenidcamper 18]

The rolling cache is essential with a 10Mbps internet connection. (the joys of limited choice of rural ISP. We will update our technology any day now)

I use a 30GB cache. First flight over an area will show highly variable frame rate and stutters.

Second flight will be much more consistent frame rate and network monitor shows no internet access.

Edited March 31, 2022 by lenidcamper

[Maxis 1,836]

1 hour ago, lewislef said:

What benefit are you seeing?

Substantially less frametime spikes (stutters).

I have a decent internet connection and my PC specs are below. The typical reported ping to MS servers is 36 to 44ms. I have tried it with and without.. Ill keep it on to at least ensure there is a data buffer while flying and im not at the mercy of any transfer fluctuations mid flight ..which would probably result in ... you guessed it .. a frametime spike.

Edited March 31, 2022 by Maxis

[MrBitstFlyer 3,819]

42 minutes ago, lenidcamper said:

The rolling cache is essential with a 10Mbps internet connection. (the joys of limited choice of rural ISP.

Starlink satellite Internet!  I get 250mbs with latency 20-50 milliseconds.   I have used it for a year with no problems at all.

[Noel 4,484]

I use a 100Gb RC and only to reduce total demand on our line, w/ multiple streaming devices sometimes competing with each other.

[hansb57 492]

Always used it until recent. Dont notice the difference.

[sniper31 627]

I have used it before but not using it now. I have a very fast internet connection, with only myself and one other person in the household, with no data cap, so for me, there were not many benefits of using it. 

[Ixoye 1,812]

I can't see any benefit using it on my computer and internet connection.

Edited March 31, 2022 by Ixoye