SSD for Windows 8

[baardie12]

How big would it have to be? 32GB? I ONLY want Win8 onto it, so would 32GB fine?

 

[battler624]

considering updates and sleeping features and what not, i do not think thats enough... i'd stick with a 60GB or a 120GB if available.
they are cheap nowadays.

 

[eldapeeze]

looky here:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/system-requirements

"16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)"

 

[shanky887614]

How big would it have to be? 32GB? I ONLY want Win8 onto it, so would 32GB fine?

no too small

a 128/256 is the smallest id recommend by the time you have some programs etc on it as well

one like this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Series-128GB-Solid-State/dp/B009LI7CKI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1387152179&sr=8-4&keywords=128gb+ssd

make sure to look at read/write

they vary a lot. my 256gb 840 pro is 500 read and 500 write

 

[battler624]

I'm totally with shanky ^^

 

[4745454b]

I have win 7 on a Samsung 128GB 470. After installing win7 and some normal use programs I was 40+GBs I wouldn't use a 32GB drive. 64 maybe. But I really wouldn't user less then 128 unless you like fighting for space all the time.

 

[baardie12]

I already have a 1TB hard drive, and I only want windows 8 onto the SSD.

I found http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/system-requirements and it says 20GB minimum which would give a 32GB, 12GB extra space for updates (I hardly do updates though, only security)

 

[shanky887614]

I have win 7 on a Samsung 128GB 470. After installing win7 and some normal use programs I was 40+GBs I wouldn't use a 32GB drive. 64 maybe. But I really wouldn't user less then 128 unless you like fighting for space all the time.

that's the reason. ive got my normal programs etc and a couple games and im using 128gb, thats why i recommend a minimum of 128

there only £150 or so for a 256gb ssd so why pay for less

 

[shanky887614]

I already have a 1TB hard drive, and I only want windows 8 onto the SSD.

I found http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/system-requirements and it says 20GB minimum which would give a 32GB, 12GB extra space for updates (I hardly do updates though, only security)

you say that but you wont be able to install a lot of programs onto the hdd.

if you want to fight for space constantly then be my guest.

remember windows doesn't delete temporary files from programs you install etc, there will be orphaned files that will use up a lot of space eventually.

 

[battler624]

I already have a 1TB hard drive, and I only want windows 8 onto the SSD.

I found http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-8/system-requirements and it says 20GB minimum which would give a 32GB, 12GB extra space for updates (I hardly do updates though, only security)

Lol, windows backup features take about 1GB a point and while updating to the latest i guarentee you atleast 7 points will be made, the least being the 1GB point. And windows hibernation takes 6GB

thats no less than 33GB.. not including the updates

Lets assume you do not do updates and have disabled hibernation. still many problems use the C;\User\User\Appdata folder , mine uses 4.02 GB atm

All in all DO NOT GO FOR LESS THAN 60GB

 

[4745454b]

The point of having the SSD is for speed. Windows on it is, but if ALL your other programs are on the hdd it won't feel much faster. On my build I have windows, my AV, firefox, VLC/GOM, etc. Last I used it, some programs like Openoffice will want to install some parts on the OS partition/drive. Another thing to consider is 32GB drives aren't very fast. You don't normally see the top speed until you get to the 128/256GB drives. The more memory chips, the faster the speed.

Best answer has been picked, and you've heard the advice so I'm closing now. I hope you're happy with your pick.