Hey everyone! I'm getting ready to build my first PC, but I've been reading some concerning stuff about a current Windows update that's supposedly bricking SSDs. I have a plan to use an HDD for games and an SSD for the OS and files. Should I be concerned about this issue, and what steps should I take?
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Don’t stress too much—it's not really about SSDs bricking but rather a specific memory controller problem that tends to affect a small number of users moving large files, like 50GB or more. If you're not doing that, you should be just fine!
I built two PCs last Sunday without even knowing about these issues, and you know what? Games can be redownloaded, so just go ahead and install it! Enjoy building your new rig without worrying too much.
You might want to reconsider your storage setup. Using an HDD for gaming could slow you down—SSDs are so affordable now that getting two (one for OS and one for games) is a smart move. You could easily find a 2TB PCIe SSD for around $100, especially one with a DRAM cache for quicker load times.
If you're set on the HDD, just remember that games can be redownloaded later, so it might not be a huge hassle.
Honestly, just go ahead and install Windows 11 if that's what you want. If you're super worried about the SSD issues, Windows 10 still works fine until October. Alternatively, you could also try installing Linux—it’s a great option too!
Just install W11 and enjoy your new setup! It’s not really something to stress about.
I appreciate the info! I’ve already bought my parts, though, so I guess I’ll stick with the HDD for now.