Which SSD (of the two) should I install Windows for gaming PC?

CYC85

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Hello everyone,

I used to run Intel X25-M 160 gb (from 2010 I think) as my main drive with old Velociraptor. I decided to get an additional SSD for more storage and speed - I chose Samsung Evo 850 500 gb.

I am about to format and do some clean installs; this PC is mainly for gaming, though I do some Words/PPTs for work. My question is which drive should I install my windows 7 for maximum performance and storage?

I initially thought I would just install Win 7 on old Intel X25-M and install all games on new Samsung Evo 850, as that would maximize game performance. But I wondered if Windows is running with overall slower SSD, that would actually result in loss of overall performance in gaming.

Suggestions from experts would be helpful. Thanks!

 
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I would say put it all on the 850, except for the "\Users" directory structure, which should go on the older Intel drive. Better yet, consider ditching the Intel drive entirely as it may be approaching the end of its life.

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I would say put it all on the 850, except for the "\Users" directory structure, which should go on the older Intel drive. Better yet, consider ditching the Intel drive entirely as it may be approaching the end of its life.
 
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CYC85

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Thanks for the answers. I guess it would be neat to just put everything on EVO as you guys suggest. I will probably ditch the old Intel drive as Raincaster suggested, I suppose.

My sincere gratitude to you all.