Windows 7 SSD drives and Premiere Pro videos

[rfyr]

I just installed a 240 gb SSD corsair ForceGT Sata 3, primarily to boost Premiere Pro 5.5 performance. I have decided not to use an additional hard drive for a scratch disk, since it would not be as fast as the SSD drive. I have an additional 1TB 7200 hard drive. Now I was wondering, in terms of performance, whether to leave the actual video on the 1TB drive because of limited space. My reasoning is that once you open the video, it is in memory and my scratch disk would be the SDD drive. So any rendering and creation would be to the SSD drive. Any thoughts on my reasoning? I am new to Premiere and started creating music videos with my Nikon 3100. Premiere is such a bear to work with. I will just experiment but any advice or thoughts is appreciated.

I just put together a Biostar TZ7B with Sata 3, i5 processor, EVGA GTX 570 HD 2560mb video card, 16mb memory. Now with this SSD drive, this computer really flies. Boots in 15 seconds. Win7 64bit installed in less than 15 minutes. I was trying to keep the cost down but build a decent computer.

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It sounds like you've made some solid choices in terms of upgrading your system and optimizing it for video editing in Adobe Premiere Pro. Let's break down your setup and address your concerns: 1. SSD as the Primary Drive: - Using the 240GB Corsair ForceGT SATA 3 SSD as the primary drive for your operating system (Windows 7 64-bit) and Premiere Pro installation is a great choice. SSDs provide faster read and write speeds compared to traditional hard drives, which can significantly improve the performance of Premiere Pro. 2. Scratch Disk: - You've decided not to use an additional hard drive for a scratch disk, opting to rely on the SSD instead. This can work well, as SSDs are fast and can serve as an efficient scratch disk for temporary storage during editing processes. 3. Storage of Video Files: - Storing your raw video files on the 1TB 7200 RPM hard drive makes sense, especially considering the limited space on your SSD. Since video files are large and can consume a lot of storage space, using the larger traditional hard drive for storage is a practical choice. Your reasoning that once the video is loaded into memory during editing, the SSD scratch disk will handle the processing efficiently is sound. 4. Performance Impact: - By keeping the videos on the HDD and utilizing the SSD as the scratch disk for processing, you are likely to see a good balance between storage capacity and performance. Premiere Pro will benefit from the fast read and write speeds of the SSD for rendering and processing tasks, while the HDD can handle storing the large video files. 5. Advice: - Given your system specifications (Biostar TZ7B, i5 processor, EVGA GTX 570 HD 2560MB video card, 16GB memory), you have a well-rounded setup for video editing. Experimenting with different workflows and settings in Premiere Pro will help you understand how to optimize your workflow further. Keep an eye on your system's performance metrics when editing to ensure everything is running smoothly. 6. Overall System Performance: - Your system's fast boot time and quick installation of Windows 7 showcase the benefits of using an SSD for the OS. With a good balance of components and the SSD in place, you've built a capable machine for video editing. Premiere Pro can indeed be demanding, especially when working with high-definition footage. With your setup and approach to utilizing the SSD and HDD effectively, you should experience smoother editing and rendering processes. Enjoy creating your music videos with your Nikon D3100! If you encounter any specific issues or need more guidance on optimizing your workflow, feel free to ask for more assistance.