Organizing the Solid State Drive Split the storage into logical sections for better management and performance.
Organizing the Solid State Drive Split the storage into logical sections for better management and performance.
Consider installing Windows first and then partitioning, or partition immediately if needed. It depends on your setup requirements.
There’s no need to split it here. I’ve got several partitions ready: one for general stuff, one for shows/music, and another as backup.
In my view, there seems to be no significant advantage if it's just running Windows and standard applications
You can likely split it into two files—500gb and 500gb—during Windows installation. Just follow the prompts carefully to avoid mistakes.
You might be able to, but you'll end up losing everything if you split the hard drive.
You're emphasizing clarity and purpose. I'm here to help without adding any extra information.
Partition creation should occur prior to installing Windows or Linux on an empty disk. Installing a partition after the OS is set up can reduce performance. Linus recently discussed HDDs and partitions in a video; they created partitions on the fastest disk section, which enhanced read speeds for that partition.
He is explaining this point clearly. Even with Windows on your storage, you can partition drives safely without losing data—it only changes the formatting. It seems he’s trying to clarify a misunderstanding, and it’s important to learn more to avoid confusion.
I also checked that video, but I'm not sure how to determine your "fastest part of disk." You might need to experiment with different methods or tools to find it.