Transferring all your games to a fresh clean SSD is a smart move.
Transferring all your games to a fresh clean SSD is a smart move.
You should be able to move the games from your current SSD to the new one. The "games only" drive is just a storage setup, not a separate system, so transferring the games should work smoothly. This way you can avoid running into data caps while updating your gaming setup.
In the Steam client, go to Settings → Downloads → Steam Library Folders. You can add a new library folder or manage existing ones. To relocate a game that's already installed, right-click it and select Properties. Under Local Files, you'll find options to move the install folder.
In the Steam client, go to Settings → Downloads → Steam Library Folders. You can add a new library folder or manage existing ones. To relocate a game that's already installed, right-click it and select Properties. Under Local Files, you'll find options to move the install folder.
Here’s a summary of everything you need to know—both old and new. The main components are listed, along with the current starting point and where we want to end up. Data, operating systems, and other essentials are covered.
I don't suggest using a 120GB SSD for the operating system. Go the opposite way.
For storage, you could use 500GB for the OS and applications, and 120GB for a few extra games.
It's the same drive size, but having the OS on a smaller drive is much easier to manage.
Where are all your files now? Which drives are you using?
I’d only install the operating system on the 120gb drive, keeping the games on the 500gb SSD. Right now I’m using the 120gb SSD for all my games—it’s just an extra setup I put in myself, while the other one is still being installed. I’m separating the games onto another drive so the OS stays uncluttered and has plenty of space for Windows 10.
People often say "just the OS on the small drive," but that rarely happens. Drivers, utilities, game saves, and more—all get affected. From my own experience, a 120GB drive isn’t too big, but it can still work. Still, there’s no reason to settle for that.