Genehackman wrote:
> I just installed a new HD (320g). I partitioned 4 way 30g for
> windows, 90g,80g,90g.
> The idea was to get a faster acces to info. but ever since the
> system has a noticeable delay in accessing a files which is not
> located in the primary partition.
> Is this normal or can I do something to change that?
Shenan Stanley wrote:
> Where did you get the idea that there would be a *noticable*
> difference in accessing a file/information by doing this? You still
> only have one arm for the read-write heads to travel on since you
> have a single hard disk drive... ;-)
> http://www.howstuffworks.com/hard-disk.htm/printable
Genehackman wrote:
> it seems fair enough. what do you recommend for a configuration?
> only 2 partition
That is more an individual's choice... Based on what they are going for.
Personally - I seldom use partitions. I am more apt to combine many drives
into one using some level of RAID and/or just have separate drives for my OS
and for my data (gaining performance and protection that a partition just
doesn't give me.)
However - many people do partition - and each with their own reasoning.
Some partition to separate their OS partition from their data partition -
with the theory that if they have to reinstall the OS - at least the data is
safe on its own partition (does not necessarily take into account that if
the drive physically dies - all partitions die with it.)
Some partition to separate their OS, their installations and their data.
Truthfully - I have more trouble following that logic, given how much
integration goes on with most installations these days and the fact they
will likely have to install 50+% of their applications in a disaster
recovery/install the OS over situation anyway.
Some partition as they see it working in their mind. Example, someone
collects music, digital books and records their own video. They might have
the OS partition and three others to keep the three types of main data they
desire separate easily and logically in their mind and to possibly make
backing up easier.
I have a separate drive for my OS (single partition) and in one case, 4 hard
drives in a RAID 5 array (two partitions) for performance but mostly data
protection. I also have one with a separate drive for the OS (single
partition) and 4 hard disk drives in a RAID 0+1 array (single partition) for
performance and data redundancy. Yet one more that has a separate drive for
my OS (single partition) and 4 hard disk drives in two RAID 0 configurations
for performance (two single partitions).
So - what I am saying is that you have to decide what you want out of the
system and figure out the best configuration for you personally. ;-)
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