If I put my OS and programs on my SSD what do I use my HDD for?

Loaph

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Jul 8, 2014
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So this is my first real custom build **NOOB ALERT**, and I am ignorant in the SSD HDD relations area all information is encouraged.

I know that it's good to put my OS and most used programs on my SSD, but I am not sure what would benefit the most. So what should I put/use on my HDD?

Just for an idea of what I will install:

Windows 8.1
MS Office
Google Chrome
Norton Anti-Virus
Skype
PTC MathCAD
AutoCAD
ProE (or alike)
TeamSpeak
LoL
Steam and a few games


Also, I am thinking about partitioning my SSD for a boot drive and for SSD caching, any advise on this?

******** OPTIONAL QUESTION ***********

If I only had a few programs and my OS and programs fit on my SSD would there be any use for my HDD?

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*Looking for specifics and/or general information and explinations
 

USAFRet

Titan
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It's not needed, and just an extra complication. Stuff on the SSD is already fast, and stuff on the HDD doesn't need it. You're throwing away expensive SSD space for nothing.