ninox_rufa Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Got a new MBP with a 750GB, 7200rpm drive on the way. I've also ordered an internal Seagate Momentus XT 750GB, 7200rpm hard drive to replace the DVD drive. I'm wondering if I should install OS X on the Seagate. The MBP's drive will be fast enough for sample libraries and from what I've read I should see an increase in performance running off the Seagate. However I thought there could a reason (e.g. the way the drives connect to the logic board) why I should leave the OS on the MBP's drive. Anyone done anything similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I would leave osx on the internal and put samples and projects on the seagate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeboxterry Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I believe that the OP said both drives will be internal... The question was about whether one of the internal connections is better optimized via its connection to the motherboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplets Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I believe that the OP said both drives will be internal... The question was about whether one of the internal connections is better optimized via its connection to the motherboard. I understood all that, hence my recommendation. The optical drive is a SATA connection so there's no difference in speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninox_rufa Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 The Seagate is a hybrid drive (contains flash memory) which makes it faster than a standard drive. I know the optical connection is SATA but thought there might be some other difference. If there isn't I'll definitely put the OS on the Seagate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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