EXS 24 Logic Sampler Users Group

Couldn't find any replies before so I'll try again:

I know I've seen some help on this but a search on Yahoo brought
nothing, so here's my question:

I have partitioned Mac G5 into 3 volumes

1 Mac HD boot volume for office work
2 Mac HD boot volume (Logic) so Logic is in its own boot volume
3 Separate volume for audio files.

I know that EXS samples can be anywhere, but is it best to have them:
(a) on a separate partition along with the audio files?
(b) on a separate partition just for EXS samples?
(c) all the audio files AND exs samples in the same boot volume?
(d)exs and/or audio files on another drive - either internal or
external firewire?

My questions relate purely to performance rather than ease of
organisation.

I have experimented with combinations and have not noticed any
difference, however I'm about to start a project that will rely much
more heavily on EXS, so I would like to know of any experience you
have all had with this.

TIA

Pete Thomas
www.petethomas.co.uk