installing games on external hard drive?

alejandrobo1
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10-15-2023, 11:36 AM

alejandrobo1

10-15-2023, 11:36 AM #1

Arkhem
Member

10-24-2023, 12:45 AM

Optimize for fast performance with minimal delay.

Arkhem

10-24-2023, 12:45 AM #2

Optimize for fast performance with minimal delay.

VitoSEXY
Posting Freak

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10-31-2023, 04:11 PM

It might slightly delay the load time. Otherwise, there shouldn’t be any additional problems.

VitoSEXY

10-31-2023, 04:11 PM #3

It might slightly delay the load time. Otherwise, there shouldn’t be any additional problems.

sydneyyyyyy
Senior Member

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11-01-2023, 09:58 AM

He uses this regularly, but struggles mainly during downloads and gaming together. The loading times are a bit slower, though overall it’s a really good option.

sydneyyyyyy

11-01-2023, 09:58 AM #4

He uses this regularly, but struggles mainly during downloads and gaming together. The loading times are a bit slower, though overall it’s a really good option.

Myloit
Member

145

11-01-2023, 02:34 PM

It shouldn't be too bad; just slower load times. Whether it impacts your gameplay isn't a concern—your hardware should handle it fine. If you ever have extra cash, consider the WD Blue (internal) 1TB drive for gaming. Right now I use an SSD for my operating system and store large video files on a 500GB drive.

Myloit

11-01-2023, 02:34 PM #5

zimmion
Junior Member

11-01-2023, 03:27 PM

In theory USB 3.0 offers faster speeds than USB 2.0, but real-world performance often falls short of expectations. This means loading times might be slightly slower, though it won’t stop them entirely.

zimmion

11-01-2023, 03:27 PM #6

FRANDC_BR
Member

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11-08-2023, 09:31 PM

Thank you!

FRANDC_BR

11-08-2023, 09:31 PM #7

Thank you!

Oxygen__
Member

11-08-2023, 10:38 PM

I believe since it's not a tough game, it's okay to try playing Dota 2 from an external hard drive. It functions really smoothly too.

Oxygen__

11-08-2023, 10:38 PM #8

I believe since it's not a tough game, it's okay to try playing Dota 2 from an external hard drive. It functions really smoothly too.

GreenLightFabi
Senior Member

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11-09-2023, 05:07 AM

My games are set up on separate external drives. I compared them to the main OS drive and observed significant delays, particularly with titles such as Star Citizen, Skyrim, and Assassin's Creed.

GreenLightFabi

11-09-2023, 05:07 AM #9

My games are set up on separate external drives. I compared them to the main OS drive and observed significant delays, particularly with titles such as Star Citizen, Skyrim, and Assassin's Creed.