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 Nov 14 2006, 04:23 PM
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(Moderator edit: added topic description. jgweed) This post has been edited by jgweed: Nov 16 2006, 08:20 PM -------------------- "I can't change time but time may change me"
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Nov 14 2006, 06:30 PM
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Yeah, really programs need to stay on the local drive (C:\). Additionally, larger files should be worked on (manipulated) on the local system, and then later stored on the external. We use external harddrives at work and have found that data and the hard drives them selves go bad quicker if data is manipulated whilst on it.
Basic requirement (other than size) is that it is USB2.0 and not just USB. USB 2 is faster. If possible (depending on the available connections on you PC) go for FireWire 400/800 - it is faster again. -------------------- To INFINITY and BEYOND!!!...or maybe just to the study and I'll pretend...
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Nov 16 2006, 08:14 PM
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I prefer all of my programs to be on a separate drive - but cashflow prevents me from having a dedicated drive for this. My reasoning is that while Windows is doing Windows stuff on my primary drive, the system can access the program data on the other drive.
The downside is that it's a real PITA to point every installer at the other drive - so it's easier to let it install on the main hard drive. I do keep another drive just for my data and it seems to help with system speed a bit. -------------------- - John
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Nov 16 2006, 09:59 PM
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Additional to that usasma, that drive is an internal one right? As opposed to having your programs on a drive connected by firwire or usb 2?
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Nov 17 2006, 08:56 AM
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Visually handicapped, hence the avatar :0) Group: Moderator Posts: 14,526 Joined: 2-October 05 From: Southeastern CT, USA Member No.: 35,824 |
Yes, internal drives are generally faster than the USB one's.
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