How big of a PCIe do I need to load windows 10 pro?

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I'm thinking about getting a 400gb PCIe ssd for os, how much extra space will it have? I'm getting Windows 10 pro, will 400gb be enough?
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No. A base install of Win 10, and then after the current updates are run...about 30GB.

For your OS drive, 250GB works well.
That takes the OS and a crapload of actual applications. Probably a game or two.

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only 10? I thought it was around 200. Good to know, what do you think is a good use of the rest of the memory? would it be a waste to install steam games on it or should I install high priority programs on it instead of on my 2.5' ssd?
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No. A base install of Win 10, and then after the current updates are run...about 30GB.

For your OS drive, 250GB works well.
That takes the OS and a crapload of actual applications. Probably a game or two.
 
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Toxic_Cobra

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Thanks for the response! I saw you post on a bunch of other forums, good to see an active mod.
Thanks again and have a nice evening!