No, you have it right. If you have plugged into slave, PC is looking for a master, then the slave. So it goes to reason times got better.
I started to go with the SSD on this refurb, but I'm kind of glad I didn't if there is actually a read/write maximum. I'll get one later and install.
As long as I'm only using this PC for the laser and internet it will be fast enough for a while. Much faster than my other PCs
Woodworking, Old Tools and Shooting
Ray Fine RF-1390 Laser Ray Fine 20watt Fiber Laser
SFX 50 Watt Fiber Laser
PM2000, Delta BS, Delta sander, Powermatic 50 jointer,
Powermatic 100-12 planer, Rockwell 15-126 radial drill press
Rockwell 46-450 lathe, and 2 Walker Turner RA1100 radial saws
Jet JWS18, bandsaw Carbide Create CNC, RIA 22TCM 1911s and others