SSD memory help??

[footballgamer17]

how much memory will be sufficient on my ssd to store all of my games and os

 

[sam_p_lay]

Depends how many games you have doesn't it? 250GB is a good size to be on the safe side. It'll come to around 232-238GB and then closer to 200GB when you have Windows installed and a basic selection of software.

 

[ram1009]

First of all, HDD or SSD space is considered storage rather than memory. Without knowing how many games/apps you want to store I can only make generic suggestions. Most people seem to gravitate to 128GB SSDs. Personally, I use 256GB but then I can afford to. Either way, you should consider using the SSD in conjunction with a large HDD for bulk storage of large files and possibly games. Personally, I use an external HDD which allows me to shut it off when not in use.

 

[bgunner]

Only you can determine that. The OS usually takes around 30 GB, then add the amount of GB space you need for games, then add space for personal files like music and documents. this will give you a close idea of how much space you will need just to install every thing. Next you will want more space for adding other programs later on.

generally 256 GB will suffice if you have a second HDD for storage. IF not then you will want to go with a minimum of 512 GB.

there is an option that is cheaper but more work involved in going this way. you can get a 64-90 GB SSD for the OS and just a few programs that you really want on the SSD. Going this way you run out of room very quickly and you will require a HDD as storage for everything else.

 

[bryonhowley]

Well that depends on how many games you have. Really the OS is the only thing you should put on a SSD. They are not really meant for your games plus the only thing that a SSD would speed up as far as games is really the load time not really worth it.

 

[babernet_1]

In summary:

64GB
Barely enough for the OS and a few other games etc. OS updates and SP1 etc. will fill this up fast. Don't do this unless budget demands it.

128GB
The present "sweet spot." Plenty of room for the OS, Windows Office, and several games.

256GB
Even better. You can put pretty much everything on this except for movies/music.

512GB
At this level you can consider foregoing your HDD completely. Gobs of room for everything unless you have an extensive pirated movie collection or use your computer in a professional environment. This is what I will use for my upcoming computer combined with cloud storage.

 

[sam_p_lay]

Have you chosen an SSD babernet?

 

[babernet_1]

Have you chosen an SSD babernet?

At this point I am very interested in the Samsung 840 500GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820147190

 

[sam_p_lay]

I think that's an excellent choice. I'd do the same if I was going pure SSD. Any other 500GB would be a major price increase for no real-world performance difference.