SSD for windows

[Ben_178]

Hello, this is my build currently https://pcpartpicker.com/list/F3zT3F my question is how much storage on my ssd will i need to boot up windows with it. Im trying to bring the price down so it would help a lot since SSD's can get quite expensive. If you have any other suggestions feel free to add them.
Thanks

 

[Ali Tauseef]

128 GB will be plenty.

 

[liquidpower]

windows 10 will need about 20 gb so 128 would be good

 

[herrwizo]

As far as SSD storage space is concerned, this is the current state of things:

32 GB SSD: you will be able to install windows 10 and boot. Virtually nothing else, not even Windows update without additional storage location.
64 GB SSD: Windows 10 with ability to install updates and a few apps. No games. Requires frequent maintenance and cleaning of temporary files.
128 GB SSD: Windows with multiple apps, updates, and maybe even a game or two if they are not too big. Not good for recent gaming titles or large Steam libraries.
256 GB SSD: as above, but also makes it possible to install several larger games.

Common pick these days is 256GB, with 128GB being considered he "minimum" for smooth operation (but requires careful usage in terms what to install and what not to install).

 

[bgunner]

The amount of room windows needs will depend on which OS you install. Win 7 takes just over 30 GB after updates. Win 10 takes around 20 GB after updates. These usages are tested with Win 7 home premium and Win 10 Home.

Now add on programs that get installed to C drive automatically like drivers and peripheral programs This will give you an idea of the base storage you need just for the OS. A 60 GB SSD is enough to have the OS and a game on it but gets used up quickly.

 

[CelicaGT]

As far as SSD storage space is concerned, this is the current state of things:

32 GB SSD: you will be able to install windows 10 and boot. Virtually nothing else, not even Windows update without additional storage location.
64 GB SSD: Windows 10 with ability to install updates and a few apps. No games. Requires frequent maintenance and cleaning of temporary files.
128 GB SSD: Windows with multiple apps, updates, and maybe even a game or two if they are not too big. Not good for recent gaming titles or large Steam libraries.
256 GB SSD: as above, but also makes it possible to install several larger games.

Common pick these days is 256GB, with 128GB being considered he "minimum" for smooth operation (but requires careful usage in terms what to install and what not to install).

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[helpstar]

Get a M.2 PCIe NVME SSD with this system with at least 240GB of storage.
e.g.
Crucial CT275MX300SSD4