Linux with SSD and HDD setup
Linux with SSD and HDD setup
You're exploring ways to organize your storage on your desktop using a 250GB SSD and 3TB HDD. It seems you're already using PopOS on your notebook, but you're curious about installing it on your desktop. You're dealing with compatibility challenges with your Corsair peripherals, which you've managed so far. Your current setup has SSD for system apps and games, while the HDD handles data and less important programs. You're considering splitting the HDD into partitions—one for system (50GB) and another for games (200GB)—and possibly mounting the second partition in /home/fastStorage for faster access via Steam or Lutris. This approach could work well if you manage permissions and mount points correctly. Just ensure you adjust file permissions and consider using a dedicated partition manager tool to simplify the process.
In Steam you can configure multiple installation spots, choose the preferred one at launch. Keeping one partition on the SSD is sufficient; using an additional folder on the main drive isn't necessary.
It makes sense given the amount of configuration and cache data involved. Using symbolic links to a dedicated slow storage area works well for items like Documents and Downloads. With Steam, you can set up a "slow storage" library location and place your files there. By default, Steam installs in your home folder, so I keep my priority games there and relocate them to other areas when space runs low or when switching titles. Simply mounting your drive at /mnt/storage1 and creating symlinks lets you update links easily without re-mounting everything.