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Monty_python · #1 06-27-2009, 05:45 PM

Hey guys. I'm building a computer for my lady which is always cutting demos on Pro Tools.

I have two sata 7200prm HDs, one has a 16MB cache and the other has a 32MB cache.

Which HD should have the OS and which HD should be the 2nd audio drive to make Pro Tools work the best... if any difference at all.

Extra Credit, she has an Mbox 1, will Pro Tools 8 have any problems with the Mbox 1? I'd like to surprise her with the upgrade.

Thanks for your time!
-Monty

TOM@METRO · #2 06-27-2009, 06:33 PM

Of the 2 drives you speak of, use the 16MB drive for the OS/programs and the 32 MB drive for the sessions.

audiogeekzine · #3 06-27-2009, 07:16 PM

Protools 8 works fine with the original Mbox

Monty_python · #4 06-27-2009, 07:43 PM

Thanks for the reply Tom.

And to you and anyone else, will there be a bottleneck issue here, or will it actually make a difference?

Thanks again!
Monty

PS, thanks geekzine!

TOM@METRO · #5 06-27-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monty_python

Thanks for the reply Tom.

And to you and anyone else, will there be a bottleneck issue here, or will it actually make a difference?

Thanks again!
Monty

PS, thanks geekzine!

I'm not sure exactly what you are asking here.

Monty_python · #6 06-27-2009, 07:58 PM

Sorry Tom, I'm not an experienced builder.

Will the OS HD (16MB cache) limit the other hard drive from its 32MB cache potential? Will it only allow the other HD to work with a 16MB cache? I won't be surprised at all if this sounds like a stupid question because I don't understand these specs in the first place, sorry.

Wanted to clearify what I thought I was asking though. Thanks again for your time.
-Monty

Keybeeetsss · #7 06-27-2009, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monty_python

And to you and anyone else, will there be a bottleneck issue here, or will it actually make a difference?

Thanks again!
Monty

PS, thanks geekzine!

Nope unless ur building an i7...

HEY TOM my bud-deee

TOM@METRO · #8 06-27-2009, 08:19 PM

Hey Kb.

Right answer, as usual.

Keybeeetsss · #9 06-27-2009, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TOM@METRO

Hey Kb.

Right answer, as usual.

Monty_python · #10 06-27-2009, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keybeeetsss

Nope unless ur building an i7...

HEY TOM my bud-deee

Gotcha, both drives would have to have 32MB cache then. we're on XP here.

Thanks!

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