This new NVMe M.2 SSD is great for gaming, but if you're just starting out, it might be overwhelming.
This new NVMe M.2 SSD is great for gaming, but if you're just starting out, it might be overwhelming.
I received a new laptop and got a free Dell battery plus a WD_Black SN770 1TB SSD. I want to keep Windows running on the HDD while using the SSD for games. My game 'Football Manager 24' needs graphics data from documents, so I need to transfer those folders. I’m unsure if I should clone Windows, do a clean install, or move everything myself.
Select another place to save your My Documents folder. Click the folder, select properties, and adjust the location using the provided link. I recommend cloning Windows onto an SSD and utilizing the HDD for storage.
Staying with the HDD is not ideal. I’d go for a fresh installation since copying from HDD to SSD isn’t perfect. Edited January 22, 2024 by leclod
Storing Windows on the HDD is a poor choice mainly because it requires more effort to relocate it. Transferring it to an SSD will significantly improve system responsiveness since the operating system handles most disk operations. If you still need the HDD, reserve it solely for long-term data retention.
your games will benefit far more from the OS being on the SSD then the games being on the SSD. The games spend most of their time making API calls to windows in some form or another. Its a 1tb drive, it has more then enough space for windows and a small handful of games, like football manager that can utalize it.
I’m not sure which SSD you mean, but I can suggest one option near that price. The WD_Black SN570 NVMe offers good performance and value for around £63.
I’m not sure which SSD you mean, but I can suggest one option near that price. The WD_Black SN570 NVMe offers good performance and value for around £63.
I don't know which SSD is the best, but I can suggest one around your budget. The MSI Spatium M371 PCIe 3.0 NVMe M.2 WD_Black SN770 NVMe offers solid performance and value near £63.