I'm building a new system focused on 3D work and I'm trying to figure out whether I should get a separate 1TB SSD for the operating system and another 4TB SSD for my project files and cache. Can I just install everything—OS, software, and project files—on a single 4TB Gen 4 NVMe SSD like the Kingston Fury Renegade? Will doing this affect performance during heavy read/write tasks?
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One drive works fine! You can create partitions like I did with my 1TB SSD; I have 300GB for Windows and some programs, and the rest for games. Just make sure it's a solid SSD with good read/write speeds.
You don't have to get separate drives, but it can be a good idea. Having the OS on one drive and files on another helps in case one fails. If your OS drive dies, your files are still safe and vice versa. While SSD failure isn't common, this setup offers more peace of mind. I personally prefer having multiple drives for that reason!
You can just partition your 4TB drive if you want them separate. That way, your OS and files stay organized without needing to buy another SSD.
No need for separate drives. You can partition your SSD and use it however you like. Just ensure you choose a high-quality one. I have a separate OS drive because my old laptop drive is still kicking, but generally, having everything on one drive means more risk if it fails unless you back up your data!
The best bet? Monitor your system for a week to spot where the bottlenecks are. That'll give you a clearer idea of what you need.
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