Organize your storage by dividing the hard drive into sections for the operating system.
Organize your storage by dividing the hard drive into sections for the operating system.
Hello, I’m planning to assemble my first PC this summer. My budget limits me from buying an SSD for the operating system. I’m curious if it’s feasible to separate the OS into one partition and keep all files and programs on another part of the HDD. Once I save up enough money for an SSD, can I move that OS partition onto it? Also, would it be possible to include larger games there, like GTA V, or is this too complicated?
Use tools that duplicate the HDD to an SSD. Store SSDs usually include the necessary software for this process.
I don't have details about the specific PC you're building. Could you share more information or clarify what you're referring to?
£700 is the final amount I reached after confirming this purchase: PCPartPicker part list with cost details. CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core (£144 on Amazon UK), Motherboard: MSI H97M-G43 Micro ATX LGA1150 (£65.19), Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB DDR3-1600 (£49.12), Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM (£42.99), Video Card: XFX Radeon R9 280X 3GB Black Edition (£184.62), Case: Zalman Z3 Plus ATX Mid Tower (£26.99), Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W (£58.73), Wireless Adapter: TP-Link TL-WN881ND (£13), Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz (£102.88), plus Windows 8.1 (£14). Overall cost comes to £701.52. All prices contain shipping, taxes, and any available discounts. Data compiled by PCPartPicker on 2015-04-10 23:02 BST+0100.