I've had my laptop for about 3 years now, and after resetting it, my C drive is completely full, showing only about 2GB of space left. I've tried cleaning it up, even uninstalled Steam and Ubisoft Connect, but it barely made a dent. Now I'm down to just 3GB after booting up again, and I'm experiencing some occasional BSOD crashes. Should I be looking to upgrade my SSD?
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Honestly, 256GB is pretty inadequate these days, especially if you use your laptop for a lot of tasks. Windows itself needs a ton of space, and I'm always seeing my 512GB drive shrinks too, even without installing new programs. If you're serious about using your laptop, definitely consider upgrading to at least 512GB or 1TB.
You might want to check out some cleanup recommendations from Microsoft. They suggest going through system files and seeing if there are leftover files after updates. Also, installing a program like Wise Disk Cleaner could make managing your storage easier. Sometimes it’s just about being more mindful of what gets installed in the first place.
For anyone who needs to store games or large media files, yes, a 256GB drive is going to be a hassle. You’ll be running into problems like this easily. I would recommend getting a larger SSD, like 1TB, so you won't have to worry constantly about space.
You should consider a tool like Windirstat or WizTree to visualize what’s eating up your space. It’s super helpful to identify large files that might be overlooked! If you're using your drive solely for C: and have heavy applications, a larger SSD is definitely the way to go.
I'd argue that 256GB is the bare minimum nowadays. You can survive with it if you're really careful and only keep essential apps and documents, but if you're running games or heavy software, you're going to feel the pinch. I moved to 1TB and it's been a game-changer!
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