How Should I Use My SSD

[warustar]

I plan on purchasing a Samsung 840 Pro Series 256GB SSD for my system because I'm really fed up with HDD speeds.

I just don't know how I should go on about it. I want to dedicate it to Windows and for my games/programs. Should I use one SSD for both of those things? Or should I buy two SSDs (one for Windows and one for programs/games)?

I can't really decide, to be honest. What would you guys recommend? And also, is the difference in speed on an SSD massively noticeable compared to my WD Blue 7200RPM 64MB 1TB?

Thanks in advance,

Waru

 

[guanyu210379]

Ok...now...
first, there a massive speed difference between normal HDD speed such as your WD blue 7200rpm (even 2 of them with RAID0) and an SSD. SSD is a lot faster

second, the most effective way to use an SSD is to put the OS an other programs which you use frequently in the SSD, of course keep the available space under control, I would leave somehow 10-20% space always free...I mean frequently used programs including your frequently played games. Put your data on the normal HDD e.g. videos, mp3, etc.

third, I see no real need on using 2 SSDs. I would prefer getting a bigger capacity SSD instead of 2.

 

[ur6beersaway]

I use my SSD, Windows, drivers, catalyst, & any game launchers, java, adobe ect... Anything computer important.
HDD I have 3TB storage, games, downloads, pictures, & videos ect.. any large file that is not computer important.
I also have the exact one you are buying and its speed is unbelievable.

ps. Never ever defragment a ssd, so turn auto d-frag off. and run in ACHI (sata) mode. cheers

 

[karlsanada13]

Don't put games on your SSD.SSD is optimized when it doesn't eat up HALF of its whole size.

I only put win7, vegas pro, adobe photoshop, and some stuff there. DOn't install games there since it won't increase your fps but only your loading screen, etc, etc.

 

[guanyu210379]

Don't put games on your SSD.SSD is optimized when it doesn't eat up HALF of its whole size.

I only put win7, vegas pro, adobe photoshop, and some stuff there. DOn't install games there since it won't increase your fps but only your loading screen, etc, etc.

It is OK to put more than 50% just do not fill it to the brims, spare 10-20% and it is already OK.
Todays SSD are not dramatically effected, yes there is some speed reduction but not really noticeable.
I would not make to much worries

Yup, games do gain advantage on SSD but it is only the loading time. Some would like to have fast loading time some are willing to wait. for those who do not like waiting...games are welcome on SSD

 

[warustar]

Don't put games on your SSD.SSD is optimized when it doesn't eat up HALF of its whole size.

I only put win7, vegas pro, adobe photoshop, and some stuff there. DOn't install games there since it won't increase your fps but only your loading screen, etc, etc.

It is OK to put more than 50% just do not fill it to the brims, spare 10-20% and it is already OK.
Todays SSD are not dramatically effected, yes there is some speed reduction but not really noticeable.
I would not make to much worries

Yup, games do gain advantage on SSD but it is only the loading time. Some would like to have fast loading time some are willing to wait. for those who do not like waiting...games are welcome on SSD

So, the only difference I'll see in games on an SSD is just the loading time as in...only once when I open the game or also in between towns/maps?

Also, I'm thinking of just going with a 256GB SSD in addition to my 1TB. Hopefully that's enough.

 

[ur6beersaway]

More than enough....enjoy

 

[warustar]

More than enough....enjoy

Oh, alright then. Thanks everyone for your help; I think I've made up my mind.
However, I'm still sort of wondering if it's worth it to put games on the SSD or not.

The thing is... I have a couple of games (like TERA) that are 40GB combined...I'm thinking it would probably be best to put them on my HDD since it's only the loading time that's different between having it there or the SSD. That's the only thing I'm not so sure about.

 

[guanyu210379]

The loading time of games will decrease tremendously. I put e.g. my Skyrim inside it since Skyrim will load very often if you enter or leave buildings, etc.
For games like Starcraft 2 or anything which do not load often, there is no real use of putting those games on the SSD.

 

[warustar]

The loading time of games will decrease tremendously. I put e.g. my Skyrim inside it since Skyrim will load very often if you enter or leave buildings, etc.
For games like Starcraft 2 or anything which do not load often, there is no real use of putting those games on the SSD.

Is 40GB+ worth that space? I guess probably not...my games already load pretty nicely as they are on my HDD...
Anyway, thank you for your help! I really appreciate it.

 

[guanyu210379]

Is 40GB+ worth that space? I guess probably not...my games already load pretty nicely as they are on my HDD...
Anyway, thank you for your help! I really appreciate it.

It is difficult to answer.
I have not played Terra before and I do not know how often and how long the game loads.
I also do not know the amount of your patience

 

[johnsmith7]

I would suggest get one ssd for your OS and your critical apps. Rest all data can still reside on your secondary HDD. I am using this kind of setup with my sandforce based kingston hyperx ssd and pretty happy with the overall performance.