I just got a new computer with 256gb SSD and 24gb memory and 2 TB hard drive with Windows 8.1 . I also got LR5 and will be starting "fresh"; no old catalogs or pictures. I let LR5 load where it wanted too when I installed it. I also run Adobe Elements 12 for some photo edits and Premiere for the now and then movie I make.
Going forward, where should a keep my LR RAW images, catalogs, backups, etc. so I get the best processing speed?