Optimal setup: one solid-state drive for your operating system and a second hard disk drive for gaming.
Optimal setup: one solid-state drive for your operating system and a second hard disk drive for gaming.
I have a typical configuration: a 128GB SSD for the operating system alongside a 1TB hard drive for storing my games. I was playing Apex Legends, which is located on the hard drive. I moved the game to the SSD in an attempt to reduce loading times and boost frame rates, but instead experienced no noticeable benefit or even a decrease in performance. Therefore, I'm seeking advice. Considering my current hardware:
Windows installed on the primary SSD with games on a secondary HDD?
Windows and games both on the same primary SSD? (This produced no improvement)
Windows on the primary HDD and games on the secondary SSD?
Windows and games both on the secondary SSD?
The final option is preferable but impractical. I'd like to determine the optimal arrangement for my system, considering these specifications: Xeon x3440 with an H55 chipset, 8GB of RAM, a 750W Corsair PSU, Windows 10, a 120GB SSD for Windows and a 1TB HDD for games.
It appears the optimal configuration is to operate Windows and all software from the SSD…and reserve the HDD solely for backing up data and storing files. This approach will result in significantly improved performance compared to running everything from a hard drive. I suspect your particular program’s issue might stem from an unresolved connection to the HDD.
The suitability hinges on the specific hard drive’s specifications – its model and rotational speed (RPM). A 7200 RPM drive allows for game storage. I utilize a WD Black HDD (7200 RPM) to house most of my games. Personally, I feel a 128 GB solid-state drive is insufficient; a minimum of 500 GB SSD would be preferable for installing games. An SSD is essential for Windows, without question.