scheme of data division
scheme of data division
You need enough swap space for smooth performance and storage flexibility. With 40 GB SSD and 1 TB HDD, plus 8 GB RAM, aim for at least 2–3 GB of swap. Consider splitting the SSD into a dedicated games partition and a general use area, while keeping the HDD for bulk media. This setup should handle your gaming needs efficiently.
Uncertain about fitting several games plus your operating system onto a 40GB SSD... Swap space should be around 8 to 16GB.
The operating system requires ample storage, around 20GB, to function properly.
That's not accurate, particularly in the Linux environment, since Linux runs efficiently even on SSDs. Coming from someone who often freezes Explorer.exe on Windows, I find the 40GB setup to be a tight situation when trying to create separate partitions.
That’s what the theory suggests, but it’s hard to predict future changes or how much data you’ll store. It might make sense to install the full 40GB directly into root, with 16GB available on the HDD for swap, and the remaining space used for other purposes. This seems like a secure approach for me.
Handled 10 GB on Ubuntu 10 for an extended period without issues