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Question about using two hdds....

by Cluchetti Sep 5, 2005 7:58AM PDT

Hi eveyone!

I'm planning on building my first computer soon and I was wondering if it is possible to have Windows installed on a small capacity hdd and store all of my data on a second large capacity hdd?

Thanks.

P.s.

For example:

Using a WD Raptor 36gb that has windows.
and'
Using a 200gb hdd for all of the data and files.

Thank you again.

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Good plan, that gives you a buffer....
by Michael Geist Sep 5, 2005 8:03AM PDT

against OS failure. But I might include a DVD burner to archive those files off the machine. All hard drives will fail, it's just a matter of when.

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(NT) (NT) So is this possible to do?
by Cluchetti Sep 5, 2005 8:04AM PDT
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It's done all the time, provided.....
by Michael Geist Sep 5, 2005 8:44AM PDT

the machine that will host the drives has the needed space and a capable power supply.

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