I'm in the process of transitioning to Linux because I'm tired of Windows constantly causing issues with updates. My setup includes an I7-9700K and a 2080 Super, but I'm waiting on new components, including a motherboard with 4 NVMe slots. I plan to have one NVMe for Linux, one for Windows, and the last two in RAID 0 for game storage. My main question is: can I share this RAID 0 drive between both operating systems? I want to make sure that if I save any files or games there, I can access them from both Windows and Linux. Is this possible?
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You can create an NTFS partition that both Linux and Windows can access easily. Just know that executable programs may not function properly due to system differences. So, some games might not run even if installed on the shared drive.
Yeah, I wouldn’t recommend sharing anything complex like games. For music and photos, you should be fine. Just keep backups!
Yes, you can have Linux read and write to Windows file systems like NTFS. However, sharing a game drive between both OSes might not be the best idea. Game permissions and how they handle files can cause crashes if the games are installed on a Windows file system but run on Linux. For documents and media, it should work fine, but for games, it's safer to keep them on separate partitions.
Thanks for sharing that! I wasn't sure about the compatibility issues before. Good to know it's risky for games.
Exactly, sharing files is fine, but for games, it could lead to trouble. Better keep them isolated!
If you're concerned about RAID, you might want to rethink that setup. RAID 0 can be risky because if one drive fails, you lose everything. Plus, managing RAID across both OS might be a headache. You could instead get larger drives and avoid the complexity of RAID entirely.
Yeah, I'm thinking of just getting two 4TB drives for safety. My mod lists can get huge, so more space is always welcome!
Thanks! I'll stick with larger drives instead of RAID. Seems like a smarter move.
Good to know about the potential hiccups with games. Guess I’ll have to check compatibility for the ones I play.