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JohanM (created in 2013) posted this:
You really should not try to download the entire blockchain using a HDD, it will take literally weeks.
Do it on an SSD. After that just copy the entire thing over to your HDD. You'll save weeks.
While there are many reasons to use an SSD, this isn't correct. I did this earlier this year, and it took
11 hours and 10 minutes.
For a fast IBD, you need either a fast disk, or enough RAM (or both).
I agree, it only takes weeks if you have very slow internet connection or hardware (usually with low RAM capacity or slow CPU). But considering his past post seems to be accurate, it's probably just his unusual experience.
