If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
What is the Best config for SATA and IDE
I have a new XP Pro system that i have installed a 160Gb SATA Seagate HDD
and a 40Gb IDE Maxtor HDD. My question is, with three users what is the best way to configure the setup of these drives? Appreciate your help, Thanks. |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
On Thu, 2 Dec 2004 15:52:38 +1000, "The Major"
kellyatthemajor.com.au wrote: I have a new XP Pro system that i have installed a 160Gb SATA Seagate HDD and a 40Gb IDE Maxtor HDD. My question is, with three users what is the best way to configure the setup of these drives? Appreciate your help, Thanks. For what (most demanding) use? For typical PC uses the fastest config would be to partition the newer 160GB drive off to a fixed size and install WinXP to that partition (like 10GB or whatever size seems appropriate to you, even larger if you'll be installing a lot of games or other very large apps to that partition but you could install most games/etc to a different partition instead) . You might also consider how many partitions you want to deal with, some people like partitioning as a means of sorting data and others don't... it does often make backups easier and helps to keep things on the faster outer portion of the platter, leaving the slower portion of the drive for less often accesed data or that which doesn't need higher performance I/O. Other people might prefer the newer drive be left for more vital storage, putting windows on the old 40GB drive, though this lower-performance operating sytem I/O option is bound to be less popular with many enthusiasts, and some of the later 40GB drives are faster than earlier 40GB models, it could make a large difference in deciding what role the 40GB drive is suitable for if performance tradeoffs are a primary concern. If you have specific needs per user data areas or backup strategy you might need consider those as well, though we can't very well advise without knowing about them. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|