Install OS/Programs on SSD and Samples/VSTs On HDD?

[notdeadmau5]

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my Desktop by installing the Operating System on the SSD, now I was just wondering if the load times will be hindered much at all if I install the VST Library on a HDD

[soundklinik]

Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my Desktop by installing the Operating System on the SSD, now I was just wondering if the load times will be hindered much at all if I install the VST Library on a HDD

I did exactly what you're asking.
64GB SSD for OS, VSTs, programs. (11.2 GB free)
Samples, Documents, Recordings,etc on 2 other 256, 500 GB HDDs @7200 rpm.

The result is 3-4 times faster execution/loading, than previous (fresh install) on regular HDD.
Tested with Maschine

[BIT_IFFY]

I put a SSD in my aging PC for just the reason you mentioned. IT IS AWESOME, its about the cheapest and best performing upgrade you can do. I got a 120gb SSD, but i recommend getting a 240 to 256gb SSD. The extra room will be very useful. Im going to get a mSata SSD for my Lenovo laptop too, its quite fast right now, with the SSD it will be like lightening.

Use the SSD for the OS and software (including your plugins, well thats what i did. You could try both ways and see if there is a difference, it only means a cut and paste of your plugin folder and changing a preference in your DAW), and your HDDs for storing your music, samples etc.

Just to cover yourself (and we should all do it anyway), take regular backup images of your OS HDD/SSD in case it all goes pear shaped.

[Spiritos]

It is actually the way to go as you intent. Samples on a separate HD and keep your SSD for OS, programs and VSTs.

Make sure your second HD is at least 7200 RPM if possible or even 10000 RPM.
If it's an external one you might consider getting a USB 3.0 PCI-card and a 3.0 HD for even more improvements in loading times.