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Ideal SSD storage capacity suggested for optimal performance.

Ideal SSD storage capacity suggested for optimal performance.

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KanayOne
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05-23-2016, 03:04 PM
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I'm setting up a fresh installation and need to know the best boot drive capacity. Would a 60GB drive suffice for Windows 8.1 or Windows 10? I plan to store everything on a 2TB system but want to have this drive available for booting.
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KanayOne
05-23-2016, 03:04 PM #1

I'm setting up a fresh installation and need to know the best boot drive capacity. Would a 60GB drive suffice for Windows 8.1 or Windows 10? I plan to store everything on a 2TB system but want to have this drive available for booting.

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05-25-2016, 02:47 PM
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It's sufficient at 60, but I'd recommend 120GB.
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levo14
05-25-2016, 02:47 PM #2

It's sufficient at 60, but I'd recommend 120GB.

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05-27-2016, 05:47 PM
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Sure, I can clarify that for you.
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josi1711
05-27-2016, 05:47 PM #3

Sure, I can clarify that for you.

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05-27-2016, 09:28 PM
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You can accommodate windows and some applications on a 60Gb drive or even a 30GB drive. However, once you adapt to the SSD speed—especially for tasks like browsing your browser—you’ll notice the 120GB+ storage becomes much more beneficial.
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05-27-2016, 09:28 PM #4

You can accommodate windows and some applications on a 60Gb drive or even a 30GB drive. However, once you adapt to the SSD speed—especially for tasks like browsing your browser—you’ll notice the 120GB+ storage becomes much more beneficial.

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05-27-2016, 10:50 PM
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You're welcome.
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05-27-2016, 10:50 PM #5

You're welcome.

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Kigasha
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05-28-2016, 02:08 AM
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I’m using a 60GB SSD for storage while my 256GB SSD is in read-only mode, hoping it works out. With just Windows 8.1, updates, AV, and Visual Studio Express installed, I had 18GB available. After compressing everything in C:/ via right-click properties, I now have 23GB free. Since most games take around 10GB each, I could fit two games, which isn’t very useful. It might be better to upgrade to a 120GB SSD and avoid the hassle of a smaller drive.
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Kigasha
05-28-2016, 02:08 AM #6

I’m using a 60GB SSD for storage while my 256GB SSD is in read-only mode, hoping it works out. With just Windows 8.1, updates, AV, and Visual Studio Express installed, I had 18GB available. After compressing everything in C:/ via right-click properties, I now have 23GB free. Since most games take around 10GB each, I could fit two games, which isn’t very useful. It might be better to upgrade to a 120GB SSD and avoid the hassle of a smaller drive.

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05-29-2016, 06:07 AM
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It would definitely suffice with 60 units, but I’d stick to at least 120. For additional storage capacity if needed, I keep extra space for updates and important files. Personally, I opt for a 240 GB SSD—it provides ample room for Windows, updates, and most of my essential programs plus a few games. I always allocate extra space as cache, reserving it for downloads, video rendering, or game recordings to boost performance temporarily until I move them elsewhere if required.
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Viridian
05-29-2016, 06:07 AM #7

It would definitely suffice with 60 units, but I’d stick to at least 120. For additional storage capacity if needed, I keep extra space for updates and important files. Personally, I opt for a 240 GB SSD—it provides ample room for Windows, updates, and most of my essential programs plus a few games. I always allocate extra space as cache, reserving it for downloads, video rendering, or game recordings to boost performance temporarily until I move them elsewhere if required.

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