Rebuilding - Velociraptor or SSD for boot drive?

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cm72

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Hi all, I have a Vertex 120 GB SSD and a Velociraptor 250 GB HD. Currently I'm using the Velo as my boot and program drive, and am using the SSD to store my Steam games. I have need to rebuild the system and so I'm wondering if I'm better off leaving the hardware setup the way it is, or if I should use the SSD as the boot drive and the Velo for games. Obviously I like the idea of fast booting and program loading with the SSD, but it's half the size of the HD and I don't relish the idea of running out of space at some point and having to start loading programs on the other drive. What I'd like to do is keep all programs and o/s stuff on the C drive and just have games running on the D drive. To that end I'm kind of leaning towards the Velo as the boot drive even though it'll be a bit slower. What do you guys think - is that the best way to do it, or is there enough benefit to the SSD that I should switch them?
 
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You should run the SSD as the boot drive and the Velociraptor as your storage drive. Just install all your games and big programs on the Velo, you can also move certain folders to your Velo drive just in case. 120 GB SSD is big enough for your OS and most of your programs, just put the big stuff on the Velo.
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fannatick

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You should run the SSD as the boot drive and the Velociraptor as your storage drive. Just install all your games and big programs on the Velo, you can also move certain folders to your Velo drive just in case. 120 GB SSD is big enough for your OS and most of your programs, just put the big stuff on the Velo.
 
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i agree..you had it backwards. put the os on your ssd and storage on the velo. and if you have any productivity apps put them on your sdd. games music and movies on the velo/

 
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It depends on how you use your computer. If you spend a lot of time playing games then keep your current setup. If it is more of a general purpose computer it might be worth it to switch. My reasoning is that the SSD should make a noticeable difference in games, but if you only game occasionally you would probably be happier with your programs and internet browser being fast.
 
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