Is multiple HDD better than one?

Mr.Bon

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Hi,

Question: Is 2 better than 1?

Would it be better to get multiple HDD, so for example, 1 is for the OS and the other is for media (movies and music) ...rather than just bang it all on 1 HDD?

I really want that new Samsung F1 320 (HD32HJ) x2 ...but its delayed big time and I'm looking to build in a months time, so I may be forced to get something else, such as the bigger F1 640 (HD642JJ)
But then it would only be 1 HDD. I think I'd want atleast 2 HDD with a maximum total of around 640gb

I would like to stick to Samsung, as they are cheap and most important of all, quiet. You may want to suggest the WD, but my bro got a 250gb last year and its loud. So that kind of put me off, big time.

My spec thread

I did search before posting, but I want a solid answer.

Thanks

BON
 
Hi,

I mean in terms of performance.
OS and other big programs (such as AutoCad and Photoshop) on 1 HDD and the rest on a second HDD.
So is it better to keep the OS on a separate HDD? or doesn't it matter at all?

I understand that putting the OS on a raptor drive will speed things up in terms of turn on and shut down.

Agreed, multiple drives would make it a bit easier to organise files :)
 
Ah thats excellent 'Jam

Definitely going for Multiple drives.

Samsung, flipping hurry up with the HD32HJ's :p:cool:
 
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