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Optimal drive workflow for Premiere Pro and AE

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December 15, 2019
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Hi guys,

I have a workstation with 2 internal SSDs. The first SSD is dedicated for my OS. My second internal SSD is dedicated to project files.

My question is, would allow for faster processing to keep the SCRATCH + MEDIA CACHE folders on the 2nd internal SSD drive along with the project files, or is it better to use an external USB 3.0 drive for the scratch and media cache? Or do I need to compare the transfer of my internal drive to that of my external drives before making a decision?

Thanks all, any input is very appreciated!!

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Peru Bob

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"Does it matter if I route to the SSD with my OS and programs on it, or the SSD that I'm using for the project files?"

It probably won't matter which SSD, but I'd put it on the OS drive until you get a dedicated cache drive.

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Michael Grenadier

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also, you might consider using a proxy workflow. Makes things much speedier while you're editing but does not comprimise your export quality. You might want to tell us the sort of source media and output formats you usually work with.

Peru Bob

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I would not use the external for cache. Use one ot the internal SSDs.

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Yost21Author

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Does it matter if I route to the SSD with my OS and programs on it, or the SSD that I'm using for the project files?

Thanks for all your correspondence. I plan to add a third drive, but will use this as a quick-fix.

Peru Bob

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With those specs, I would add a third internal SSD for cache.

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Yost21Author

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In the meantime, is it OK to use one of the above-mentioned exernal hardrives that I have for Cache?

Peru Bob

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What about processor, graphics card, and RAM?

Use the externals for archiving and backup.

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Yost21Author

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Processor - AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor, 3593 Mhz

RAM - 64 GB

Graphics - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

With this setup, what other upgrades would you recommend to help me reach optimal performance? I hope to updgrade components in the future as my budget allows.

Thank you!

Chris

Peru Bob

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Generally, the cache goes on the fastest drive.

What type of SSDs and what size?

What are the rest of your system specs?

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Yost21Author

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Thank you for your response, Bob!

I have two HP SSD EX920 1TB (one for OS and programs, the other I have been using for both project files and media cache).

I have a few types of external drives:

-LaCie Rugged Mini 2TB External Hard Drive Portable HDD – USB 3.0

-Seagate Backup Plus Portable 5TB External Hard Drive HDD

I'm not opposed to buying a new drive if it would provide optimal performance.

Thanks again for your input!

Y

Yost21Author

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Forgot to add specs:

Item	Value	
OS Name	Microsoft Windows 10 Home	
Version	10.0.18363 Build 18363	
System Manufacturer	Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.	
System Model	X570 AORUS ELITE	
System Type	x64-based PC	
Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core Processor, 3593 Mhz, 8 Core(s), 16 Logical Processor(s)	
BaseBoard Manufacturer	Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.	
BaseBoard Product	X570 AORUS ELITE	
PCR7 Configuration	Binding Not Possible	
Windows Directory	C:\Windows	
System Directory	C:\Windows\system32	
Boot Device	\Device\HarddiskVolume2	
nstalled Physical Memory (RAM)	64.0 GB	
Total Physical Memory	64.0 GB	
Available Physical Memory	48.5 GB	
Total Virtual Memory	73.5 GB	
Available Virtual Memory	47.3 GB	
Page File Space	9.50 GB

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