Youtube HDD information

LimpCurve · May 26, 2014

I was wondering a few things for a new youtube channel. Will 2TB be enough to hold games, programs, and 720p 30FPS video files or should I get 3TB?

Blackterror25 · May 26, 2014

Should be enough, but if I were you I'd use a 1TB (or so) drive for games and a second 2TB drive for your recordings because those files can take up a lot of bandwidth and you don't want your games to load slow when you're recording.

tek inpektor · May 26, 2014

Get primary HDD (For Games) Get SSD (For Software + Windows) Get secondary HDD (Store videos and media files)

LimpCurve · May 26, 2014

Get primary HDD (For Games) Get SSD (For Software + Windows) Get secondary HDD (Store videos and media files)

Should be enough, but if I were you I'd use a 1TB (or so) drive for games and a second 2TB drive for your recordings because those files can take up a lot of bandwidth and you don't want your games to load slow when you're recording.

Remember you guys, I can't really afford that much considering that I'm a budget gamer/recorder. Thanks for the advice. I'm debating about going for a 1TB game drive for now and getting a 2TB later. Think it would be a good idea. Thanks.

MrYuriy · May 26, 2014

Remember you guys, I can't really afford that much considering that I'm a budget gamer/recorder. Thanks for the advice. I'm debating about going for a 1TB game drive for now and getting a 2TB later. Think it would be a good idea. Thanks.

I would definitely get a separate HDD from media. These YouTube videos end up taking up quite a lot of space..

Also, if you're on a budget, HDDs are the easiest to buy! You can get a 2TB Seagate (not just any HDD - a good one) for $75. You can also get a 1TB WD or Seagate for $50-60. On Newegg or Amazon.

The reason we're all saying to get a new HDD is because as mentioned, they will take up a lot of space over a shorter period of time than you think.. Also, you don't want to throw like 15 videos on your primary storage drive in your PC and fill the sucker up. That's just more hassle. Not to mention you'll have to buy another one anyways, then you'll want to move the files/media over to a new HDD and take up more of your time. Time is Money~!