Prioritizing files with an SSD

[geek on fleek]

So I'm thinking about getting an SSD. preferably a samsung 750-850, Is it worth it? My main concern is not being able to install certain games onto it. I do not want to install my entire steam library on it because I want to get a 256 gb, not a 500 gb, I have alot of games, that won't work. Is there a way i can install certain steam games that i play alot on my ssd without having to install my whole steam library?

[done12many2]

3 minutes ago, geek on fleek said:

So I'm thinking about getting an SSD. preferably a samsung 750-850, Is it worth it? My main concern is not being able to install certain games onto it. I do not want to install my entire steam library in it because I want to get a 256 gb, not a 500 gb. Is there a way i can install certain steam games that i play alot on my ssd without having to install my whole steam library?

 

Yes. Steam let's you use multiple folders on multiple drives.

[geek on fleek]

Just now, done12many2 said:

 

Yes. Steam let's you use multiple folders on multiple drives.

Awesome. Could you possibly send me a link to a video tutorial so I can bookmark it? and also, is getting an SSD in your opinion worth it?

[done12many2]

6 minutes ago, geek on fleek said:

Awesome. Could you possibly send me a link to a video tutorial so I can bookmark it? and also, is getting an SSD in your opinion worth it?

 

Right clink on the Steam icon in your taskbar and go to Settings.  Once in settings, go to Downloads and then select the Steam Library Folders button.  The following Window will appear where you select Add Library Folder and select drives from a drop down menu.  Once you're in the drive that you want to use, you can add any folders with games to the library that you need.

 

 

[geek on fleek]

Just now, done12many2 said:

 

Right clink on the Steam icon in your taskbar and go to Settings.  Once in settings, go to Downloads and then select the Steam Library Folders button.  The following Window will appear where you select the drives from a drop down menu.  Once you're in the drive that you want to use, you can add any folders with games to the library that you need.

 

 

Thank you!

[Gikero]

3 minutes ago, geek on fleek said:

Awesome. Could you possibly send me a link to a video tutorial so I can bookmark it? and also, is getting an SSD in your opinion worth it?

I think it is definetely worth having. General OS responsiveness alone. I have a 240GB OS drive, 89GB Application SSD, and the rest are WD Black drives. I'm consistently impressed by how much faster my modded up Skyrim, and other games, load. I have gotten to the point where all my PCs have SSD boot drives. I give them as gifts during birthday/xmas because all my friends and family make a point to thank me for making their computers feel like a newer system.

[done12many2]

1 minute ago, geek on fleek said:

Thank you!

 

You're welcome.  Good luck.

[geek on fleek]

1 minute ago, Gikero said:

I think it is definetely worth having. General OS responsiveness alone. I have a 240GB OS drive, 89GB Application SSD, and the rest are WD Black drives. I'm consistently impressed by how much faster my modded up Skyrim, and other games, load. I have gotten to the point where all my PCs have SSD boot drives. I give them as gifts during birthday/xmas because all my friends and family make a point to thank me for making their computers feel like a newer system.

That's awesome. Definitely going to install GTA V and all my battlefield games.. Those all take a decent time to load on hdd drives.