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picard   02-04-2007 at 05:26:52 AM

Should I install PC games on separate empty HD instead of the main boot drive? My main boot drive contains window XP , office and other business files.

would the game run more efficiently if it is installed on different HD?

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MxM   02-04-2007 at 10:03:59 AM
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It depends only on drive itself. If it is 10,000 rpm drive then sure, it will be better.

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djmerlin   02-05-2007 at 03:31:47 PM
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The answer is yes.

I do exactly this and it is definitely quicker; im surprised more people dont ask this question (unless they already know lol) It decreases load times for everything; and things like Pinnacle DV editing software run and save/compress data around 30-40% quicker.

It is simply because the drive has nothing to do except execute data instructions.

M

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