The drive runs smoothly at 5400rpm.

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Raidex20
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07-20-2016, 06:43 PM

You should expect OW to perform well on your WD 2tb Blue 5400RPM drive. Just make sure enough space is reserved for FF XV and other apps on your 250GB SSD.

Raidex20

07-20-2016, 06:43 PM #1

You should expect OW to perform well on your WD 2tb Blue 5400RPM drive. Just make sure enough space is reserved for FF XV and other apps on your 250GB SSD.

N4ox
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07-21-2016, 01:18 AM

The 5400RPM HDDs aren't very enjoyable overall. It might work if it's an online game and doesn't need to fetch much data from the storage device.

N4ox

07-21-2016, 01:18 AM #2

The 5400RPM HDDs aren't very enjoyable overall. It might work if it's an online game and doesn't need to fetch much data from the storage device.

13tj
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07-21-2016, 01:25 AM

Overwatch will function, but loading character models and maps might take a long time at startup. This issue occurs with a friend who plays comp, where initial matches require Quick Play or Arcades due to slow model loading on a 5400rpm drive.

13tj

07-21-2016, 01:25 AM #3

JaxMaster25
Junior Member

07-21-2016, 03:39 AM

I really want another SSD for gaming, but it seems impractical unless it's at least 1TB. AAA titles use over 70GB, which would drain my budget significantly. Would buying a 7200 RPM HDD be a better option?

JaxMaster25

07-21-2016, 03:39 AM #4

PJ4570
Member

07-22-2016, 09:26 PM

It would be a modest improvement, but I’d allocate the $40-$60 you’d spend on it toward a bigger 500GB SSD instead. You can also find a 500GB or 1TB Crucial MX500 at a very low price on Amazon right now.

PJ4570

07-22-2016, 09:26 PM #5

MJSkov042b
Junior Member

07-30-2016, 07:42 PM

HDD performance varies a lot depending on the speed and model. Some are significantly slower than others, which can lead to noticeable delays in loading times. Prices for 500GB drives range around 90€, so I spent 189€ on a Samsung 850 EVO that mostly served as a PS4 storage device. A 7200rpm HDD has its downsides too: it makes more noise and is less reliable. In my opinion, switching to an SSD is the better choice. If you must keep an HDD, consider using a 4TB model and move your game files there. Just copy the appmanifest*.acf for the game into the SSD folder when you play. Steam makes this easy.

MJSkov042b

07-30-2016, 07:42 PM #6

xXJaseiXx
Member

07-31-2016, 12:22 AM

A high-quality 7200rpm drive works well. I used Overwatch on a WD Black machine for several months before installing a 500GB SSD for software.

xXJaseiXx

07-31-2016, 12:22 AM #7

A high-quality 7200rpm drive works well. I used Overwatch on a WD Black machine for several months before installing a 500GB SSD for software.

jrobbs7
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08-03-2016, 02:49 PM

I reverse your approach. I store multiplayer titles on my SSDs and single-player games on my HDDs. The single-player games are bigger, so I’m not sure the reason you placed them on your SSD, even if it helps with loading times. This should be a simple solution. Move FF15 to your HDD.

jrobbs7

08-03-2016, 02:49 PM #8

Frealer
Member

08-20-2016, 06:55 PM

7200 RPM spins are significantly quicker than 5400 RPM. Although they might not match the top SSD performance tiers, that remains accurate.

Frealer

08-20-2016, 06:55 PM #9

7200 RPM spins are significantly quicker than 5400 RPM. Although they might not match the top SSD performance tiers, that remains accurate.

emmylee33
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08-20-2016, 08:13 PM

#10

In most games, a 7200rpm hard drive works fine for smooth performance. Except for Team Fortress 2. It really struggles with loading times even on an SSD.

emmylee33

08-20-2016, 08:13 PM #10

In most games, a 7200rpm hard drive works fine for smooth performance. Except for Team Fortress 2. It really struggles with loading times even on an SSD.

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