SSD vs HDD for gaming..
SSD vs HDD for gaming..
I play Battlefield 4 on an SSD and experience significantly quicker load times than with my HDD.
Game loading speeds depend on many factors; storage performance is just one of them. In certain titles it can have a significant impact, while in others it may be less noticeable. Texture or object loading might be constrained by storage limits, but often it's built into the game engine and can't be resolved with hardware upgrades. Still, I’d assume VRAM comes before system RAM in terms of influence. A 1 TB SSD sounds reasonable if you can afford it, but remember the most noticeable gains from an SSD usually come in system responsiveness and app performance. Games sometimes improve, other times not. If you’re using it solely for gaming, it might be wiser to invest in a better GPU or processor instead.
I manage OS and games on the SSD, videos, pictures, and music on the HDD. Unless you don’t mind the cost, then go for SSD RAID—it makes sense!
I don't believe a 1TB SSD is a good value since they remain costly. However, watch for 500GB models. If you spot a solid deal on one, it might be worth considering. I purchased a 480GB unit for $140 during a Tiger Direct discount a few years back. You might want to keep an eye on 1TB options, though they're uncommon...
HDDs are fine for gaming there is no benefit to a SSD minus loading. You could go the route that I have. Have a large HDD and cache it with a small ssd.
You could purchase a second graphics card for the cost of a single 1TB SSD. For my latest setup, I bought a 250GB 840 EVO. I plan to install some frequently played games that benefit from fast loading times, while using the rest of my system on my WD black drive. All other titles will remain on my HDD. If you have the budget, it would outperform an HDD, but unless you're like most people who prefer not to spend over $400 on 1TB storage, you might want to think about using that money for other improvements. It probably won’t make a noticeable difference in gaming performance.
According to my understanding, it's just quicker during the loading phase.