ntfs or fat32 for neo4 platinum?

[xpfshost]

I'm setting up my system and was wondering if everyone here is using NTFS with winXP? Does NTFS slow performance or affect gaming in a negative way? What size cluster/partitions should I use on a 120GB HD used for gaming/DVD burning/video editing? Thanks!

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[flawlssdistortn]

IIRC, NTFS is the standard for winXP, so you should just go with that. Fat32 however, is compatible with both linux and windows (if that matters to you).

 

[imported_fatal]

Use NTFS, fat 32 has max file size of 4MB which will become a problem if you want to burn DVD's - also NTFS has less file fragmenting. I would also split your HD into 2 partitions NTFS will not slow down your computer or have a negative effect on gaming

 

[blinky2004]

Originally posted by: fatal
Use NTFS, fat 32 has max file size of 4MB which will become a problem if you want to burn DVD's - also NTFS has less file fragmenting. I would also split your HD into 2 partitions NTFS will not slow down your computer or have a negative effect on gaming

I think you mean max File Size of 4Gb for FAT32. NTFS is supposed to be more rebust against errors and allows security at File System Level (=more secure).

Unless you are dual booting with an OS which cannot cope with NTFS there is no reason to use FAT32 anymore.

 

[imported_fatal]

Ya, I meant GB...LOL