So... What about Solid State Drives ???

I have a System SSD.

and 2 others, one for Sample library for Kontakt 5.

one for Cubase projects folder.

they cost more but they are quiet and lightning quick!

I think the cost will come down and they are a little over priced at the moment. But once you try them you’ll never want to go back. You can fit a Windows system on a 256 gig, this is expensive, but as long as you keep emptying your user account folders like downloads, my pictures, my music etc and shipping this out to another drive the system drive can be kept below 256 gig easily. You’ll notice snappier performance. Then you’ll want more!

No moving parts, no noise, quicker, they’re the future