256GB SSD with two partitions?

[sridhar_1]

I am building a new desktop PC. Following is my Rig.

Intel Core i3-4150
Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H-A
4 GB Kingston Hyper X Fury 1600 Mhz
256 GB SSD
Corsair VS-450W
Zotac Nvidia GT 610

I want to make two partitions on SSD. 60 GB for C drive and remaining for D Drive. Is it possible?
I want C drive for windows 7 OS, Apps & office.

Music, Movies, Videos & Games on D Drive. ( Approximate remaining space will be 165 GB)
(More than enough for me).

I am casual gamer. Not a hardcore gamer.

Please advise / suggest.

 

[glamdringfh]

It is possible to format the SSD in two partitions, yes, though I recommend at LEAST 80GB for your OS partition. For a Windows operating system you don't want to go below 80GB, and even that is going to be tight.

 

[USAFRet]

A 60GB OS partition is right on the edge of 'too small'.

What is the reasoning for wanting two partitions?

 

[sridhar_1]

It is possible to format the SSD in two partitions, yes, though I recommend at LEAST 80GB for your OS partition. For a Windows operating system you don't want to go below 80GB, and even that is going to be tight.

Ok. I will make OS partition as 80 GB and remaining partition for my personal files.
Is it going to be okay. My purpose for this build is just surfing the net, watching movies & listening to music. Not more than that.

 

[sridhar_1]

A 60GB OS partition is right on the edge of 'too small'.

What is the reasoning for wanting two partitions?

I just want to place my personal files, data into the other drive.
I will make OS partition as 80 GB and remaining for storing movies,songs etc...

 

[glamdringfh]

Sounds good, just keep an eye on your OS partition's space from time to time and you should be ok. 😉

 

[USAFRet]

A 60GB OS partition is right on the edge of 'too small'.

What is the reasoning for wanting two partitions?

I just want to place my personal files, data into the other drive.
I will make OS partition as 80 GB and remaining for storing movies,songs etc...

A much better option, if you can squeeze another $50 into that budget, is to get a 1TB HDD to store your video and music.