DeeringAmps

I learned redundancy early on watching NASA manage the space program. Redundancy, redundancy, redundancy. So yes, I have multiple tape measures and basters! if I “scatter” things about, there’s always one close at hand! T

Maybe Jim will give us/me a definitive answer here; Are SSD drives the way to go for the project/audio drive? I thought there was an issue with multiple read/write cycles with SSD drives. As to the OS on the M.2: why waste valuable sample space with the OS? I upgraded my old Cat to ssd on the OS several years ago, cloned the existing drive, other than the time it takes Sonar to scan the vst’s, I really didn’t see a “blinding” increase in speed. Jim said I wouldn’t, maybe his optimizations, and keeping things “lean”? As to size; go 500 if you feel you need it, I’m on my phone so I can’t quiz my Cats as to actual use on my OS drives. I know my 9 year old “office” rig is 250, and it’s not “full” by any means. Best of luck with your build. just my nickel98’s worth. T

Andy, listen to Jim. 250 SSD for your OS. Keep it “lean”. 1gb M.2 for samples. Edit: 1 tb, I’m on my phone, pita! Conventional 7200 hd for projects. at least one more hd for data, backups etc. I’m not a composer who does “huge” orchestral mockups. But I can tell you that the M.2 loads Superior Drummer Trilian Kontact “right now”. Best money I spent last year! You can thank me later, T

I was late as well. Put it up Bat. T

The “older core 2” is an upgrade as well? personally I would do a clean install. Jim Roseberry does consulting. I’m sure many of his customers have moved to 10. My first “Cat” is Win 7 and will remain so as long as possible. Why? Clean install is a PITA. Contact Jim T

Welcome home Phil.

As soon as cclarry gets his Deals forum we are good to go!

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