Should I install Photoshop, AE, InDesign etc to my SSD or HDD?

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    I'm currently setting up a new desktop system, and have installed most of my lazy applications (Thunderbird, Firefox, Pidgin etc) to my Spinpoint F3 HDD instead of the SSD.

    Just wondering if I'll gain anything (other than startup speed) by installing 'heavier' applications to the SSD rather than the HDD? I've got 40GB spare on the SSD.

    Has anyone experienced a massive WOW factor when switching Photoshop, After Effects etc to an SSD?
     
    Kerosene, Nov 26, 2010 IP
  2. oscillate

    oscillate Peon

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    I have my applications installed on my SSD, and I find it's alot quicker opening.
    you still need to have your PS temp file on more than one hdd though.

    just remember to try and not fill up your SSD too much, as it will slow down when fully loaded
     
    oscillate, Nov 29, 2010 IP
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    SSD simply because of quick transition speeds :) (Am assuming you are already aware that a SSD is lot faster compared to HDD, besides more secure)
    HDD May often leave you frustrating with slow/laggy speeds.
    If you are into technicals, you may want to read this,
    http://www.technize.com/ssd-vs-hdd-comparison/
     
    ~~~~, Nov 29, 2010 IP
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    mnicklas14 Greenhorn

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    I mean if you have the space for it, and it isn't space you could use for something else more important you might as well. Speed is nice :)
     
    mnicklas14, Nov 29, 2010 IP
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    Install Photoshop on a drive having the biggest space because if Photoshop runs out of RAM memory, it will use your hard drive space for saving stuff (scratch memory).
     
    graspit, Nov 29, 2010 IP
  6. Kerosene

    Kerosene Alpha & Omega™ Staff

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    I've installed everything I use daily (Photoshop, InDesign etc) on the SSD.
    I''ve still got 38GB free on the SSD, and I probably won't need to put anything else on it except for a few AE plugins. It's working very nicely!

    I've got the scratch discs on my HDD (not the SSD).
    ... and 8GB of RAM :D

    I was a bit reluctant to go with an SSD, but I think I'm converted.
     
    Kerosene, Nov 29, 2010 IP
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    Great read!

    What struck me was this
    The typical access time for a Flash based SSD is about 35 – 100 micro-seconds
    Whereas that of a rotating disk is around 5,000 – 10,000 micro-seconds. That makes a Flash-based SSD approximately 100 times faster than a rotating disk.
    HDD data transfer rate at the rate of 80 megabytes per second typically.
    SSD data transfer rate at the rate of 170 megabytes per second typically.

    But also:
    The cost of SSD are typically $3 per gigabyte, while traditional hard drives cost about 20 to 30 cents per gigabyte.

    If only the price could be slightly lower.. :(
     
    supdoggy, Dec 16, 2010 IP