- Feb 8, 2018
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I am shopping for a dedicated machine for BI set up. I have seen numerous comments suggesting that a SSD is preferable for running the software. Obviously I'll need a HD for the footage though.
My question is, do I need to be looking for a machine where I can install both, or am I just as good (performance wise) finding a well powered CPU with an SSD and buying a WD Purple drive and sticking it in an enclosure with a USB3 cable?
I'm having trouble even figuring out if most machines would even have multiple slots for several drives, and having the HD as an external just seems like an easy solution. But I don't want to compromise my installation from the get go.
My question is, do I need to be looking for a machine where I can install both, or am I just as good (performance wise) finding a well powered CPU with an SSD and buying a WD Purple drive and sticking it in an enclosure with a USB3 cable?
I'm having trouble even figuring out if most machines would even have multiple slots for several drives, and having the HD as an external just seems like an easy solution. But I don't want to compromise my installation from the get go.