Storage is full, performance drops, frame rate decreases.
Storage is full, performance drops, frame rate decreases.
Future games will demand more RAM as time passes. Just a few years back, 8GB was enough. I only increased it to 16GB when I noticed Overwatch slowed down, particularly with Chrome running in the background. Now, I often see usage around 12-13GB. In reality, with just 8GB you’ll eventually face performance problems as background apps, windows, and games consume more memory. Still, it looks like 16GB should fix the issue.
Operating system and programs reside on the SSD, while games and additional data are stored on the HDD. It seems my PC has become extremely unstable once more. I no longer experience full SSD usage issues, nor is my RAM being completely utilized; instead, the HDD is at 100% and fluctuating, making the game play impossible due to severe stutters! Here are some screenshots.
This topic is unrelated. Typically, people keep their games on the HDD, but I only experienced issues recently.
It could actually work if you purchased it for speed. However, if the software you're using isn't installed alongside the OS, it won't benefit from it. The performance depends on how quickly data moves between the RAM and storage. Having it on multiple devices doesn't improve this issue. You might want to consult a skilled tech professional who can confirm.
He uses a 120gb SSD, Modern Warfare exceeds 100gb with updates, and his MW folder occupies 163gb. Even the original pre-warzone game was around 80GB—this suggests anything on the 120gb drive is causing performance issues. On his laptop, installing software on the HDD always creates slowdowns. Still, he notes that a 5400rpm drive works fine, but generally agrees SSDs are preferred for games. He currently has two 2TB SSDs dedicated to his game collection. OP, maybe try a fresh Windows install first? Also, adding more RAM would help—starting with an 8GB boost and then upgrading to a 512GB SSD could improve things. The HDD might be using excessive RAM, possibly claiming over 70% of it, which is likely because MW is already using over 6GB just for the game. Even a light Windows 10 setup can consume 1-2GB. Based on experience, stick to recommended specs and go beyond them, since most estimates are too low for what you actually need.
Based on my own trials, the HDD speed isn't the main issue for gaming. It often feels slow and unreliable. I owned a Western Digital 7200 RPM HDD on an older machine, and it kept reaching full usage every time I played games. The lag in 'Squad' was so severe it pushed me to upgrade to an SSD sooner than expected. For RAM, the ideal amount is usually around 32 gbs, not 16 gbs. This became obvious after playing games like Squad that would consume up to 14 gbs without issue, even though I had DDR4. While Squad isn't the most optimized title, other games such as DCS World suggest needing at least 16 gbs for low settings and 32 gbs for high settings during intense missions.