My SSD of 120GB(111GB) only shows 89GB...

Gagyio

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I have been using a Samsung 840 EVO 120gb SSD and until now I didn't really need to use more space than I needed. So I only have Windows 7 Ultimate on it and a couple of programs but I'm sure they don't take more than like 20 GB and then It should be around 20-30 for Windows I guess. Also in Bios it shows it has 120GBs but when I go to my computer it shows only 89GB. I have 25GB left from 89 which is sad considering it only has Windows on it and maximum of 20GB games, but even less. What can be the problem ? I'm thinking of formatting but I saw some posts about this and thought maybe it would be even worse. If any more information you need to help me ask anything.
 
A 120 GB SSD will show as 111 because of the difference between GB's and GiB's. Your OS can use 20 to 30 GB's depending on the version and features you elect. Factor in games and other software (the graphics driver can easily be 300 Mb's), and you can run out of room quickly. If you have a windows.old folder, you can delete this to free up some space and make sure to empty the trash can. I install my games to an HDD rather than to the SSD (C:/) to conserve space.
 



http://imgur.com/a/y56b4
here it is.
So it shows 22GB is unallocated...hmm...So I probably did soemthing wrong when I made patricions, truth is I just installed Windows and let it be. So I'm not sure...
 
If you need it, just extend your C: partition and add those unallocated 22GB to it.
But keep in mind, that SSD's dont like being full. Free space is necessary for garbage collection and wear leveling algorythms to work optimally.
That unallocated space might be left there exactly for that.
 


So I have around 25GB free atm. That 22.6 is for Overprovising. It says in its' program the recommended is 10%. So I could get 10GB more and still have 12 left for it. Should I do it ? Idk why did it had this many of my space for overprovising. :O I'm looking to get 1 game on it, to run faster. Less than 10GB so this should be good. Right ? I think so.
 


Hehe yeah, I will delete a lot of things from there soon. Thanks for the help! Also for everyone else!

Just did it. Still got that 12GB left for op!