Should i use a separate HDD for Logic?

I've read some info that using a separate drive for Logic improves performance, so it is an option I am thinking of taking. BUT does having an external drive connected via firewire800 actually outperform the internal drive (performing all tasks) connected by SATAII?
Should I keep Logic Pro and all it's loops etc on the main/os drive with just the projects on an external one?
or, install Logic on the external drive?
Also, I'm wondering if my 2008 2.4GHz 20' iMac can have 2 internal drives installed, possibly small SSDs?
Message was edited by: Miles Allen

Hi,
it is most convenient to have an external 7.200 RPM firewire 800 drive for recording audio (or even better a second internal within a Mac Pro ), while keeping Logic installed on the System drive (you won't be able to install Logic elsewhere, anyhow). You could, however, install some of Logic's additional content on an external drive if HD space is an issue, but that has nothing to do with recording performance.
For heavy audio recording, keep the drive you want to record to a dedicated drive.
SSD is nice, but expensive. Think twice if you really, really need it.
Fox

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