I recently got a 2TB NVMe SSD and am thinking of keeping my current 1TB drive for the OS and programs only, while installing all my games on the new, larger SSD. Will this setup cause any performance issues since the OS and games are on separate drives? Is this a common practice among gamers, and how can I set up Steam and other games to recognize the different drive?
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Nope, having your OS on one SSD and your games on another won't affect performance at all. That's pretty much how I’ve set up my system too—1TB for Windows and programs, 2TB for gaming. Works like a charm!
There’s zero performance hit with your configuration. In fact, it’s pretty standard now. Just navigate to Settings in Steam, find Storage, and hit 'Add Drive' to manage your installations easily.
Awesome, thanks!
I have a similar setup: a SATA SSD for my OS and a faster NVMe for games. This allows for quick loading and less system strain, especially during updates. So, unless you're multitasking with heavy apps, you shouldn't notice a dip in performance at all!
It honestly makes no difference! Setting up Steam is easy; just go to Settings, then Storage, and you can add a new drive for your library. It’ll prompt you to choose the drive whenever you install a game or even let you move existing games over to it.
Appreciate the tips!
From my experience, it also really depends on your system. Some users have faced issues where a few games run poorly on secondary drives, like New World for instance. But that’s not the norm for most of my library, which I have on a separate SSD. Just keep an eye out for that, and you’ll be good!
Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for the reassurance!