Faster Hard Drives

Name: Faster Hard Drives
Author: Paloys

Allows you to customize the time taken by Hard Drive research.

by Paloysv1.0.0

1.7K

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October 8, 2023

Created

July 8, 2026

Updated

Description

Allows you to customize the time taken by Hard Drive research via a setting (found in the "Mods" menu)
The mod cannot modify the time left on a currently running research, so be careful when experimenting with big values ! I'm currently working on a way to add this feature, but it's pretty hard and I'm still a beginner.
If you've got any questions, feel free to contact me on the Satisfactory modding discord, I'm @paloys.

I probably won't update this mod, so please use Robb's [Shorter Hard Drive Research](https://ficsit.app/mod/ShortenHardDriveResearch) instead !

Versions

v1.0.0release

1.7K downloadsOctober 8, 2023

All versions on ficsit.app →

How to Install Faster Hard Drives on Your Server

Order Satisfactory Server

Order a Satisfactory server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended). For multiplayer: per 4 players.

Install Mod

Open the mod manager in the dashboard and search for "Faster Hard Drives". Installation dependencies are installed automatically.

Restart Server

Restart the server so the mod is loaded. Players need to have the mod installed locally as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Faster Hard Drives not working after update – what to do?

After a Satisfactory update, mods need to be updated. Check ficsit.app whether Faster Hard Drives has been updated for the new game version. With Mado Hosting: open the mod manager and click "Update All". If the mod hasn't been updated yet, temporarily remove it so the server starts.

Faster Hard Drives causing crashes in multiplayer – solution

Most common cause: all players must have exactly the same mod version installed. Check server logs for "ModMismatch" or "Version Conflict". Ensure all players use Faster Hard Drives v1.0.0 and the same SML. With Mado Hosting, Satisfactory servers run with 6 GB RAM for stable multiplayer performance.

Is Faster Hard Drives compatible with other Satisfactory mods?

Faster Hard Drives uses the Satisfactory Mod Loader (SML). Generally, SML-based mods are cross-compatible, but mods modifying the same game systems can cause conflicts. Test new mod combinations on a backup save. The Mado dashboard automatically detects known conflicts and warns you.