SSD or HDD?

Rhodes · 03-08-22, 12:25 PM

I'm in the middle of getting a new PC and it will bring a SSD and a HDD (both 1TB). The SSD will have the OS and programs, etc.
The OS will be Windows 10 pro and my dough is were should I install SH3 and 4 (I ask only here, for not having a double thread).

I know the "no program files" folder rule.

blackswan40 · 03-08-22, 12:56 PM

Hi Rodes my LSH2020 GWX and GWXoneAlex is installed in a Games Folder on Drive C:/(my SSD where my Windows 10 Pro installed) i only intend to fill my 1TB SSD 70% full my 2TB hd drive i use for other games and drawing programs.
The SSD drive is very fast 4400 mbps read 4000 mbps write ther are faster ones but compaed to a Hd its very goodimprovemen
If you have a 8Gig USB stick if not get one so you can make a windows media creation tool so if your pc hd gets corupted you reinstall windows

my rig specification

https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...89&postcount=1

best get a case with good airflow thats a must

John Pancoast · 03-08-22, 04:13 PM

SSD.

Rhodes · 03-09-22, 05:16 AM

Thank you both!

@blackswan40, I will post mine in the thread that I ask about new rigs. I still getting a few pieces.

pedalboat · 03-11-22, 12:25 PM

I have a SAMSUNG SSD 860 EVO and the loading times are practically the same compared to an HDD (Seagate 7200 rpm).

d@rk51d3 · 03-11-22, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pedalboat

I have a SAMSUNG SSD 860 EVO and the loading times are practically the same compared to an HDD (Seagate 7200 rpm).

Yeah. Was going to say that you probably won't notice any difference.

Niume · 03-13-22, 08:42 AM

For me SSD did made a difference in loading times.

Pisces · 03-22-22, 05:57 AM

If the game needs to load many small files, then SSD is the better place. I too remember much shorted loading times with SSD. If you are short on RAM (hardly the case I expect in 64-bit systems thesedays) then SSD is also better to prevent or lessen virtual memory swapping.

Krolm · 03-23-22, 11:45 PM

Both, Both are good generally people use SSD for games and the HDD for files, documents, books, movies, pictures and stuff

iambecomelife · 03-24-22, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krolm

Both, Both are good generally people use SSD for games and the HDD for files, documents, books, movies, pictures and stuff

I agree. I've had slightly better experience with SSD's for SH3, but both should give you good loading times as long as they are new.

Older HDD's gave me poor load times in Silent Hunter 3 campaign mode, but probably because they were absolutely ancient (old pc had drives built in like 1998.

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Rhodes · 03-24-22, 04:40 PM

I installed both Silent Hunters on my SSD. The loading times of SH3 are amazing!

My idea was (with the new PC) using SSD for normal use and HDD for backup and storage.

The new PC specs is in the thread about it

03-08-22, 12:25 PM	#1
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,486 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	SSD or HDD? I'm in the middle of getting a new PC and it will bring a SSD and a HDD (both 1TB). The SSD will have the OS and programs, etc. The OS will be Windows 10 pro and my dough is were should I install SH3 and 4 (I ask only here, for not having a double thread). I know the "no program files" folder rule. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

03-08-22, 12:56 PM	#2
blackswan40 LSH-2022 Liaison Officer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: IN THE STEEL SHARKS VIRTUAL OCEAN Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 589 Uploads: 30	Hi Rodes my LSH2020 GWX and GWXoneAlex is installed in a Games Folder on Drive C:/(my SSD where my Windows 10 Pro installed) i only intend to fill my 1TB SSD 70% full my 2TB hd drive i use for other games and drawing programs. The SSD drive is very fast 4400 mbps read 4000 mbps write ther are faster ones but compaed to a Hd its very goodimprovemen If you have a 8Gig USB stick if not get one so you can make a windows media creation tool so if your pc hd gets corupted you reinstall windows my rig specification https://www.subsim.com/radioroom/sho...89&postcount=1 best get a case with good airflow thats a must __________________ LSH3 DOWNLOAD - LSH3 VIDEOS YOUTUBE - TUTORIALS by THEBERBSTER Last edited by blackswan40; 03-08-22 at 11:43 PM.

03-08-22, 04:13 PM	#3
John Pancoast Ocean Warrior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Minnysoda Posts: 3,189 Downloads: 490 Uploads: 4	SSD. __________________ "Realistic" is not always GAME-GOOD." - Wave Skipper

03-09-22, 05:16 AM	#4
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,486 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	Thank you both! @blackswan40, I will post mine in the thread that I ask about new rigs. I still getting a few pieces. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/

03-13-22, 08:42 AM	#7
Niume Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lithuania Posts: 1,633 Downloads: 499 Uploads: 2	For me SSD did made a difference in loading times. __________________ GLORY TO UKRAINE! [ENG] SH 4 KSD II Ace Edition

03-11-22, 12:25 PM	#5
pedalboat A-ganger Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Cape Ortegal - Spain Posts: 74 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	I have a SAMSUNG SSD 860 EVO and the loading times are practically the same compared to an HDD (Seagate 7200 rpm).

03-22-22, 05:57 AM	#8
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,892 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	If the game needs to load many small files, then SSD is the better place. I too remember much shorted loading times with SSD. If you are short on RAM (hardly the case I expect in 64-bit systems thesedays) then SSD is also better to prevent or lessen virtual memory swapping. __________________ My site downloads: https://ricojansen.nl/downloads

03-23-22, 11:45 PM	#9
Krolm Watch Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: India Posts: 17 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Both, Both are good generally people use SSD for games and the HDD for files, documents, books, movies, pictures and stuff

03-24-22, 04:40 PM	#11
Rhodes Silent Hunter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Figueira da Foz, Portugal Posts: 4,486 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 0	I installed both Silent Hunters on my SSD. The loading times of SH3 are amazing! My idea was (with the new PC) using SSD for normal use and HDD for backup and storage. The new PC specs is in the thread about it __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/16416646@N05/