How much space should my SSD have for my OS?

Ferrariassassin · Jul 15, 2014

So i was wondering if i should get a SSD for my OS and a 1TB HDD for other uses, is this a good idea? And the only thing i want to put on my SSD is my OS windows 8.1 and my Skyrim game and mods. Would a 60GB be ok ow should i get a 120GB something?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171740

xTempered · Jul 15, 2014

60gb would be perfect just for OS. An average OS takes around 40gb + any future updates. My Win7 currently uses 53gb with 3yrs of updates since I got my pc. Go for something larger if you absolutely want Skyrim on your SSD if not its only enough for your OS.

EDIT: If your planning on buying that SSD anytime soon absolutely do it. It is extremely cheap at the moment just as much as a 1tb HDD cost. No reason not to go for that 128gb you linked

EDIT: typo

i7Baby · Jul 15, 2014

I have a 120gb ssd and 2tb hdd and its working fine.

The 120gb goes to 90gb when formatted. When you install windows, it makes a 30gb reserve partition (for keeping images it uses for System Restore) and uses 30gb for Windows. This leaves me 30gb free. I avoid putting anything else on it because I want the SSD to work freely (and fast) by having spare room to function easily.

Eduello · Jul 15, 2014

60GB should be OK for OS and Skyrim only, but I'd recommend 120GB for extra headroom.

Ferrariassassin · Jul 15, 2014

i7Baby :

I have a 120gb ssd and 2tb hdd and its working fine.

The 120gb goes to 90gb when formatted. When you install windows, it makes a 30gb reserve partition (for keeping images it uses for System Restore) and uses 30gb for Windows. This leaves me 30gb free. I avoid putting anything else on it because I want the SSD to work freely (and fast) by having spare room to function easily.[/quot

Hmm how about the one below? It is 128Gb idk if ir is a good brand but im sure it would give me a good bit of space with my OS and skyrim

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171740

i7Baby · Jul 15, 2014

That's OK. The Samsung 840 EVO is better. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147247&cm_re=samsung_840_evo_120gb-_-20-147-247-_-Product

Ferrariassassin · Jul 15, 2014

i7Baby :

Samsung is the best but dang there are like the Ferrarie`s of SSD`s.

Ferrariassassin · Jul 15, 2014

Will it really be totally worth getting a SSD for my OS, Skyrim, and maybe another game. Skyrim will most likely be the only game i will put on there because i have heard of it having les load times. I mean Skyrim takes up to 3-4 minutes on Xbox and PS3 to load as it is i do not want that on a PC either, lol.

firecomp3 · Jul 15, 2014

xTempered :

i just bough a SSD samsung 840 250 GB and i have a 2 TB HHD i want to just put my os and my mod games on the ssd i have look at videos out there is they any good site that would teach me how to do that i have some what ideas but need alittle more help please

Ferrariassassin · Jul 15, 2014

firecomp3 :

I think there is a way to transfer your OS to the SSD, i mean the games and mods will be very simple to transfer but i do not know how easy swapping your OS to the SSD will be.

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