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protools and solid state HD
hello, i have had a hard failure and need to replace it, i was wondering if anyone knows of any problems w/ solid state hard drives and protools.
thanks for your input. |
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Re: protools and solid state HD
I've been running solid state for my session drives for over a year with no issues, my system drive for about 4 months.
Fast and smooth. I never want to buy a spinning, hot hunk of metal again. Only downside, price and size, but falling rapidly. You'll need some adapter sleds if you're on a Mac Pro. Also, SSD is probably not sanctioned by Digi. kasper |
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Re: protools and solid state HD
thanks Kasper,
this is the second HD meltdown in a year,they were 10,000 rpm raptors (7 years old) must have been a bad batch because they are highly rated these days. |
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Re: protools and solid state HD
Be careful with using an SSD for your session (audio) data. They are getting better, but the write/re-write is still an issue in the long run.
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Re: protools and solid state HD
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For mass storage I like the WD RE4. The last 2 I bought are faster than my last gen Raptor. But I would like to eventually go all SSD. The lack of noise and heat inside the Mac is great, and I can't help but think it will prolong the life of the other components too. kasper |
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Re: protools and solid state HD
u r right 7 years is a long life, i think that they are only rated for 5,
do you have any suggestions which ssd to purchase . i am going to research, i have PT on my laptop, so i am not dead in the water. |
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Re: protools and solid state HD
I have used Sandisk Extreme, and Intel 320 series.
Not a hint of trouble with either, so far. (but I still run regular backups) I've heard good things about Crucial as well. Check Amazon or NewEgg, both usually have good prices. kasper |
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Re: protools and solid state HD
If your going for audio drives w ssd's, I would only use slc drives, not mlc drives. They cost more but less chance for issues.
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Re: protools and solid state HD
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The cost of SLC is not worth it (IMHO) It's only for failsafe or military apps, not a consumer product. Virtually any SSD will be much more reliabale than traditional hard drives. kasper |
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Re: protools and solid state HD
i chatted w/ dell, they have my specs on file they recommended a Kingston 240 w/ the bundle ( brackets,adapter, install disk ect.) they wanted $250.00 +-
i found the newer model on amazon for $40.00 less even after shipping. i will post my results after the install, might help someone. thanks for everyone's input. |
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