Hi guys. I'm getting ready to finally pull the trigger and get an SSD. It's a Kingston Savage 240gb for only $88! I'm new to ssd's, so do I need to have the OS on the new drive to avoid bottlenecking? The reason I ask is I want this drive for games and I don't think I'll be able to afford the loss of "real estate" that the OS will take up. Thanks.
Does OS need to be put on new SSD for gaming performance?
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This depends - what other drives do you have in the system?
Game performance, with the game installed on an SSD brings faster level loading, but pretty much no FPS improvement.
The OS on the SSD makes the whole system feel snappier.
Game performance, with the game installed on an SSD brings faster level loading, but pretty much no FPS improvement.
The OS on the SSD makes the whole system feel snappier.
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Hi,
YES, you will get faster load times provided the game is on the SSD itself. It makes little difference where the OS is installed.
It's not a big deal for most games, though it's significant for games like SKYRIM which are constantly loading if you jump around the map, or enter a dungeon/building.
Other:
I'd recommend spending slightly more on a Samsung 850 EVO then install Samsung Magician which can auto update firmware, benchmark, over provision and even setup profiles.
YES, you will get faster load times provided the game is on the SSD itself. It makes little difference where the OS is installed.
It's not a big deal for most games, though it's significant for games like SKYRIM which are constantly loading if you jump around the map, or enter a dungeon/building.
Other:
I'd recommend spending slightly more on a Samsung 850 EVO then install Samsung Magician which can auto update firmware, benchmark, over provision and even setup profiles.
photonboy
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Other:
THIS is how I'd have a 250GB + HDD setup myself.
250GB SSD:
Partitioned in HALF. Windows + apps on first half, then use second for certain Steam games like Skyrim.
HDD:
- Steam games (can have one folder per drive)
- Windows backup Image (Acronis True Image or similar) updated periodically
- media, downloads etc.
You could CLONE for example to the SSD (then test for a while) assuming enough space with Machrium Reflect Free (verify) after TESTING the SSD. Once satisfied then format the HDD, partition the SSD etc.
I'd much rather have Windows feel snappier at the expense of a few games loading slightly slower.
THIS is how I'd have a 250GB + HDD setup myself.
250GB SSD:
Partitioned in HALF. Windows + apps on first half, then use second for certain Steam games like Skyrim.
HDD:
- Steam games (can have one folder per drive)
- Windows backup Image (Acronis True Image or similar) updated periodically
- media, downloads etc.
You could CLONE for example to the SSD (then test for a while) assuming enough space with Machrium Reflect Free (verify) after TESTING the SSD. Once satisfied then format the HDD, partition the SSD etc.
I'd much rather have Windows feel snappier at the expense of a few games loading slightly slower.
Thanks for the answers everybody, especially photonboy. I might be able to squeeze my OS onto the new drive, after I put modded Fallout New Vegas, modded Skyrim, WoW, Borderlands2, slightly modded GTA 5 and some other steam games I can't recall as of right now.
photonboy
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FNV:
Use ifpsclamp=60 (provided you can stay above 60FPS)
My GTX680/i7 rig on max settings, 1080p stays above 60FPS at all times. For weaker system adjust settings.
This is the ONLY way to get a smooth experience, not stutter fix etc (though that may help). Other:
WOW - didn't make a difference to me (to be on an SSD)
Borderlands 2 - didn't notice a difference (though that game oddly stutters for certain VSYNC settings)
Use ifpsclamp=60 (provided you can stay above 60FPS)
My GTX680/i7 rig on max settings, 1080p stays above 60FPS at all times. For weaker system adjust settings.
This is the ONLY way to get a smooth experience, not stutter fix etc (though that may help). Other:
WOW - didn't make a difference to me (to be on an SSD)
Borderlands 2 - didn't notice a difference (though that game oddly stutters for certain VSYNC settings)
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