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An SSD is faster than an HDD but cost more.

The main advantage is faster boot times, program loading (so Windows can feel slightly snappier though how much system memory factors into this a bit too.)

Game loading helps too, though it mostly helps games like SKYRIM that have frequent load points (not just initial game, but dungeon, building, map jumping).

So...
You could:
1) Clone or reinstall Windows to a Samsung 850 EVO 256GB or similar (see pcpartpicker), or

2) Use that SSD only for games that benefit (you can MOVE Steam games if you want between drives by backup game, uninstall game, then RESTORE the game but choose the Steam folder on the SSD such as "E:\Steam2")

Other:
3) Having multiple drives means you can make a BACKUP...
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Rabmac

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If you buy an SSD the best way to use it is to put your operating system (OS) on it, along with all your other programs and perhaps some games you play most often.

If you do this then your PC will boot so much quicker and your programs will load extremely quick. While you won't see an increase in gaming performance your load times will be quicker.
 
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An SSD is faster than an HDD but cost more.

The main advantage is faster boot times, program loading (so Windows can feel slightly snappier though how much system memory factors into this a bit too.)

Game loading helps too, though it mostly helps games like SKYRIM that have frequent load points (not just initial game, but dungeon, building, map jumping).

So...
You could:
1) Clone or reinstall Windows to a Samsung 850 EVO 256GB or similar (see pcpartpicker), or

2) Use that SSD only for games that benefit (you can MOVE Steam games if you want between drives by backup game, uninstall game, then RESTORE the game but choose the Steam folder on the SSD such as "E:\Steam2")

Other:
3) Having multiple drives means you can make a BACKUP IMAGE of the SSD (i.e. Acronis True Image) in case of drive failure or severe data corruption (virus etc). So for example, if the SSD died you could return under Warranty, then RESTORE the backup as instructed. Such as:
a) install new SSD
b) boot to recovery disc for backup program
c) locate backup image on HDD, and restore to SSD
 
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Hey there, Pitchblease.

The SSD has the same purpose as an HDD. However, it uses a different type of technology and has no moving parts. It is a lot faster than a hard drive. If we're talking about a SATA SSD (HDDs also use the SATA interface), most drives nowadays have speeds of ~150-160MB/s and the SSDs ~400-500MB/s. Other than that their access time is lightning fast compared to that of an HDD.
Most people use SSDs for their OS (operating system) as this basically gives a great boost to the whole system overall. However others use them for gaming, video editing, 3D projects and everything else which could benefit from a faster storage device.

Hope that helps. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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JackNaylorPE

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Peeps buy a SSD to improve speed. However the cost per GB remains high so it's generally used to store just the OS and a few odds and ends. As for the speed improvements...

Quality 7200 rpm GD boots in 21.2 seconds
SSD boots in 15.6 seconds
SSHD boots in 16.5 seconds

An SSHD is a HD with a built on SSD (typically 8 or 32 GB).

If you are not that astute with Windows file and program management an SSD can be a lil bit of effort managing what winds up where.... We get folks asking to have the machines "cleaned up" when SSD gets full. With games today taking 40 - 95 GB, an SSD it can get a bit expensive keeping all ya games in SSDs.

SSDs do have a return on investment in a production environment for tasks like video editing.

Where budget allows, we use an SSD for OS and applications and SSHDs for game and data storage ... where budget is an issue, an SSHD will serve well.
 
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