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The OS SSD drive is struggling, so you should move your folders to a more reliable location.

The OS SSD drive is struggling, so you should move your folders to a more reliable location.

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Mystery_Man987
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03-30-2023, 06:28 AM
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I've reviewed your current configuration and the changes you're considering. Your setup involves a 120GB SSD that's nearing capacity, and you're planning to move some accessories to the HDD while keeping only essential items on the OS drive. The shop installed Windows 7 64-bit on this drive, and you're thinking about reorganizing everything for better performance.

Your current software includes: AutoCAD 2D, Corel Draw, PhotoPaint, a video player, benchmarking tools, games like NFS Shift 2 and X-Plane 10, plus additional utilities. You've installed NFS on the HDD and it functions well. The OS is running on the 180GB SSD, but you're concerned about storage space and performance.

Regarding your questions:
- Would adding a second 2TB HDD make sense? It could work if you keep essential programs on the first drive and use the second for media and large files.
- You might consider moving non-essential items (like flight sims) to the second drive, but ensure they're not too resource-heavy.
- The SSD is nearly full; upgrading to 180GB would free up space and improve speed.
- Your software needs depend on how many programs run simultaneously—check memory usage if you expand.
- If you want a dedicated cache, you could use the second drive for media and games, while keeping the OS and critical apps on the first drive.

Let me know if you'd like help planning the exact partitioning or deciding which software stays on which drive.
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Mystery_Man987
03-30-2023, 06:28 AM #1

I've reviewed your current configuration and the changes you're considering. Your setup involves a 120GB SSD that's nearing capacity, and you're planning to move some accessories to the HDD while keeping only essential items on the OS drive. The shop installed Windows 7 64-bit on this drive, and you're thinking about reorganizing everything for better performance.

Your current software includes: AutoCAD 2D, Corel Draw, PhotoPaint, a video player, benchmarking tools, games like NFS Shift 2 and X-Plane 10, plus additional utilities. You've installed NFS on the HDD and it functions well. The OS is running on the 180GB SSD, but you're concerned about storage space and performance.

Regarding your questions:
- Would adding a second 2TB HDD make sense? It could work if you keep essential programs on the first drive and use the second for media and large files.
- You might consider moving non-essential items (like flight sims) to the second drive, but ensure they're not too resource-heavy.
- The SSD is nearly full; upgrading to 180GB would free up space and improve speed.
- Your software needs depend on how many programs run simultaneously—check memory usage if you expand.
- If you want a dedicated cache, you could use the second drive for media and games, while keeping the OS and critical apps on the first drive.

Let me know if you'd like help planning the exact partitioning or deciding which software stays on which drive.

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Dlspitler75
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03-30-2023, 06:28 AM
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I would prefer the 180GB storage for my operating system and editing tools like CAD or Photoshop. Keep a decent free space there. Use the larger drive for fast-loading multiplayer games and other quick-running applications. Store other programs on the smaller drive, or upgrade to a second 2TB if budget allows. Keep media files on the remaining drive. In the future, I might add another 2TB for backups or RAID setup, or use the 120GB for OS and essential apps. It depends on how big the programs are and their needs. Tetris is perfect!
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Dlspitler75
03-30-2023, 06:28 AM #2

I would prefer the 180GB storage for my operating system and editing tools like CAD or Photoshop. Keep a decent free space there. Use the larger drive for fast-loading multiplayer games and other quick-running applications. Store other programs on the smaller drive, or upgrade to a second 2TB if budget allows. Keep media files on the remaining drive. In the future, I might add another 2TB for backups or RAID setup, or use the 120GB for OS and essential apps. It depends on how big the programs are and their needs. Tetris is perfect!

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