OS on SSD and games on SSD?

[dylanpc]

Hi. I am building a new computer, and I bought a 64 gb SSD drive and a 500gb hard drive. I want to know how I will be able to load my OS (Win. 7) directly on to my SSD when I get it, and also, I want to know what I should do when it comes to keeping games on my SSD. I'm kind of new to this kind of thing, so please all help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[buzznut]

Hi. I am building a new computer, and I bought a 64 gb SSD drive and a 500gb hard drive. I want to know how I will be able to load my OS (Win. 7) directly on to my SSD when I get it, and also, I want to know what I should do when it comes to keeping games on my SSD. I'm kind of new to this kind of thing, so please all help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Number 1 thing when using an SSD is to never do a full format, quick format only. Just install the drive into your PC and do a normal windows install. The full Win 7 installation will take about 20GB. That doesn't leave alot of room for other stuff. I generally turn off UAC and move my system cache to another drive to save space. That should bring you down to less than 15GB.

With a small drive like 60GB, I would only install the most used game for the moment and of course and photo editing, browser, office programs and the like. Data files I would keep on a data drive; pictures, movies, photos and other stuff that takes up lots of space.

Visit OCZ's forums for tips on how to use your SSD efficiently and pare windows down to manageable levels.

 

[mikeny]

Buzz, are SSD's useful for windows and all drivers (using a higer capacity SSD)? Newer HDD's like SATA III? Any performance gain over SATA II's? I have a Velociraptor for Windows (Vista) and drivers and keep my games on WD Caviar Black SATA II. Ive had my HDD's for 2 1/2 yrs. Im thinking, if they are good, leave em alone but I got the upgrade itch lol. I would like to upgrade to W7 but wish it wasn't $200!