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Hello, My video editing goes back to 2003, Pinnacle cards! I have been away from it for quite some time. Then was using CS5 extensively. A long while back I had my PC upgraded after a total failure with the intent to upload all my VHS, Hi-8 and DV video but work and life intercepted my best intentions. Now that I'm retired I have the time to get back up to speed. I need advice as to where to set up my scratch discs, media etc. I've spent much time reading posts from years ago but the more I read, the more confused I get. So here is my PC that I had built a few years back.
Windows 8.1 - used this since CS5.0 didn't support W10
CPU = I7 5820k @ 3.3, Haswell
65GB Ram
Asus x99 Deluxe, 2011 socket
NVDIA GTX 970
Drives:
C = Samsung SSD850, 256gb / OS, Programs. Labeled as "Local Disk"
O = Samsung SSD950 NVMe, 500gb / Labeled "Project Drive"
K = WD Velociraptor, 300gb / labeled "System Reserved". This drive is partitioned for some reason 99mb and 279gb
M = Same WD Velociraptor as above. This is the other partion. Labeled as "Local Disk"
H = Set up as RAID 0, Labeled "RAID Drive 1". These are WD Caviar drives
J = Set up as RAID 0, Labeled "RAID Drive 2". These are WD Caviar drives
R = Seagate back up, 3TB
Could someone guide me as to the best placement of the various files, scratch discs, projects, etc.
Thanks much
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Hi Jay,
Will you use your copy of CS5, or do you plan to update to CC v.23?
Thanks,
Kevin
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Hello Kevin, I will need to continue with CS5 at this time. As always it's all about available $$$. I am in the process of capturing all my video from VHS, Hi-8 and DV. I still have my PD170 & VX2100 Sony's. I know it's old tech but it serves my purpose at the moment.
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It's great that you have multiple drives. Having project and videos on one secondary drive and graphics music on another drive used to be the recommendation. (If I remember correctly.) Drives are faster now and I do well with my projects and media on a second drive. I also recommend updating to the newest version of Premiere. There are amazing features like Multicam and auto audio ducking.