Why should I have an SSD card with a HDD.

Alcarese12 · Apr 20, 2014

On videos I see people installing windows and games on an SSD card instead of their HDD cards. I know it's about speed of the booting, but why have the HDD when you have everything on the SSD. I heard it's for media but can you give me an example? Do you think I should just get SSD cards and not buy a HHD?

lowriderflow · Apr 20, 2014

you're not talking card.. your'e talking drive here.

SSD's are 10-30x faster than hard drives. not only will you boot faster, but programs process and load faster.

Alcarese12 · Apr 20, 2014

lowriderflow :

Sorry I'm just learning about building PCs. But my other question was should I just get rid of my HHD and just get two SSDs because my computer is for gaming not media. Btw here is the specs if you want them. http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Alcarese12/saved/4omB

runswindows95 · Apr 20, 2014

The main reason for a HDD with an SSD is mostly to store data since HDD's are cheaper for way more storage. I could easily fill a 256GB SSD with my data alone, and for another $100, I can get a 2TB HDD just to store my files.

zeph_yr · Apr 20, 2014

If you have the money, get a large SSD. People usually pair 250gb SSD's with 1TB HDD's because of the performance/price ratio. A 128gb SSD costs more than a 1TB hard drive.

Alcarese12 · Apr 20, 2014

zeph_yr :

What kind of data? like game saves kind of data?

runswindows95 · Apr 20, 2014

Music files, movies, photos, etc.

Alcarese12 · Apr 20, 2014

runswindows95 :

So should I get an SSD just for better speeds? Or are there any other benefits? If not I'm just sticking with my HDD.

runswindows95 · Apr 20, 2014

Main reason to get an SSD is instant response. A SSD can boot into Windows in roughly under 20 seconds while a HDD might take 2 minutes or longer. I have an SSD for Windows and programs, then a HDD for my data and anything else I don't need to load instantly.

Alcarese12 · Apr 20, 2014

runswindows95 :

Ok but your not answering my question. If I get both should I install the game on the SSD and save the game on my HDD or have both game and game saves on the SSD?

runswindows95 · Apr 20, 2014

Game on SSD, saves on HDD. Again, SSD for Windows and programs. HDD for files and game saves.

Alcarese12 · Apr 20, 2014

runswindows95 :

Ok so now the question is which one should I get I need a 260 but want a super cheap one!!!

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