I'm in the process of building a PC and I'm trying to decide on the best storage configuration. Here's what I've found so far on options available:
- Main drive 256GB / SSD storage drive 960GB for £110
- Main drive 480GB / SSD storage drive 480GB for £80
- Main drive 1TB / SSD storage drive 0GB for £80
- Main drive 480GB / HDD storage drive 1TB for £80
- Main drive 480GB / Main drive 2 480GB for £60
- Main drive 1TB / Main drive 2 480GB for £125
- Main drive 480GB / Main drive 2 480GB / SSD storage drive for £120
I've been gaming for 5 years and never used more than 300GB. My main concern is budget—what's the cheapest configuration that won't force me to upgrade just to run games like GTA in a year?
4 Answers
It really depends on your budget since prices fluctuate a lot. Currently, I have a 480GB to 1TB main drive with a cheaper HDD for extra space. If you're worried about needing an upgrade soon, a 480GB could work since you're seeing only 300GB use. If cost is a concern, maybe hold off on bulk storage for now and upgrade later. Do you have an old drive you can use for added space?
I'd recommend starting with a 480GB drive and then looking at getting an additional HDD or SSD later for more storage if needed. The market is crazy right now, so I wouldn’t rush into a big purchase. Consider finding used drives for more capacity, but make sure they come with a warranty!
What’s your storage budget? Also, what’s your overall budget for your entire PC?
I’d suggest going with a 1TB NVMe drive by itself (like the Crucial P310 option) since you don't need much storage right now. This will save you money in the long run versus multiple drives and keep you set for a while without feeling the need to upgrade.
Okay, great! That keeps my budget manageable.
I'm looking at around £600 now, possibly getting a new rig in about 2 years. I might aim for something between £700-900, which can be upgraded in a few years, or ideally something under £1.2k that will last the full 5 years. Right now, I’m at £1130 and just need to add storage.