[linux-audio-user] AMD64 question: update

[Dave Phillips]

Mark Knecht wrote:

> On 7/11/06, Dave Phillips <dlphillips at woh.rr.com> wrote:
>
>>   The final pieces are coming together for the new iron here at Studio
>> Dave. I have two last questions (well, for now) :
>>
>>     Is this a good selection for the hard disk:
>>
>>        Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 ST3400633A 400 GB 7200 RPM 16MB cache
>> EIDE Ultra ATA100, new with Seagate warranty, $166
>
>
> Being ATA100 it's not the fastest drive out there but 400GB is
> certainly nice storage.
>
> QUESTION: Are you going with a single drive or will there be separate
> system and audio drives?

Ach, I must answer your question with another question: Assuming I want 
two drives, what special considerations should I make for them ? If one 
is for audio work alone, does that mean it merely needs formatted and 
I'll use it as recording space ? Sounds simple enough, but I've never 
set up a system like this one.

At this time I'm planning for only one drive, but I can consider 
purchasing a second disk.

I'm still mulling over the distro possibilities. I may install a few 
before deciding on one.

Btw, I've assembled the mobo (added CPU, RAM, and ominous Zalman fan) 
and installed it in the case. The Antec Sonata II looks great, it's just 
waiting on its hard drive now.

Best,

dp