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Which drive to use for boot/recording?
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:26 pm
by chlorinedream
Hi - testing out an 2013 iMac for DP. Trying to figure out the best HD configuration.
I have a 1TB Fusion Drive (internal on the iMac), a 1TB SSD (in an external USB 3.0 enclosure), and a 1TB 7200rpm HD (in an external USB 3.0 enclosure). Which config will give the best performance?
1) Fusion Boot / SSD Recording
2) SSD Boot / Fusion Recording
3) SSD for both
4) SSD Boot / 7200rpm Drive Recording
thanks!
Re: Which drive to use for boot/recording?
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:36 pm
by HCMarkus
chlorinedream wrote:Hi - testing out an 2013 iMac for DP. Trying to figure out the best HD configuration.
I have a 1TB Fusion Drive (internal on the iMac), a 1TB SSD (in an external USB 3.0 enclosure), and a 1TB 7200rpm HD (in an external USB 3.0 enclosure). Which config will give the best performance?
1) Fusion Boot / SSD Recording (and Project Data)
2) SSD Boot / Fusion Recording
3) SSD for both
4) SSD Boot / 7200rpm Drive Recording
thanks!
I'd go with the prize behind Curtain #1, and use the spinner for Time Machine backups. You might also want to keep a daily backup of your DP projects on the Fusion Drive.
Re: Which drive to use for boot/recording?
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 8:44 pm
by chlorinedream
I'd go with the prize behind Curtain #1, and use the spinner for Time Machine backups. You might also want to keep a daily backup of your DP projects on the Fusion Drive.
Thanks I'll try that first. Was thinking that would be the way to go.
Re: Which drive to use for boot/recording?
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:24 pm
by mikehalloran
#3 for me. Offload your projects to #1 when done.
Save the spinner for Time Machine.