What Should I Choose for My Gaming PC? SSD or HDD?
I have an HDD Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM, but I heard that the SSD is generally a better option for gaming. Can an SSD boost the gaming performance or shorten my lead time? It's hard to make a decision.
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Roxanne· Answered on Aug 18, 2023
SSD vs. HDD for Gaming
How to choosing between SSD and HDD for gaming, there are a few factors to consider:
- Capacity: HDDs typically offer much higher storage capacities than SSDs, ranging from several hundred gigabytes to multiple terabytes.
- Price: HDDs are generally more affordable in terms of cost per gigabyte compared to SSDs.
- Performance(Speed): SSD allows faster read and write speeds, which leads to quicker boot times, faster data access, and reduced loading times in games and applications.
- Longevity: SSDs have a limited number of write cycles before they start to degrade. However, HDDs do not have a limited number of write cycles and tend to have a longer lifespan.
For a gaming PC, it is generally recommended to use a combination of an SSD and an HDD. An SSD will provide faster speeds for loading large games and can improve overall system performance. An HDD can store enormous amounts of data, such as music and video files.
Run Hard Drive Speed Test
No matter the SSD or HDD you use for gaming, monitoring the hard drive's speed is essential. To ensure your HDD's and SSD's splendid performance, you can use EaseUS Partition Master to run a hard drive speed test smoothly and simply with its "DiskMark" feature. In addition to doing disk speed tests, this professional disk management can also enable you to check the health status of all your hard drives.
Launch EaseUS Partition Master and follow this full guide to learn how to proceed:
Step 1. Enter the "Discovery" tab and download the "DiskMark" tool for free.
Step 2. Ensure the HDD or the external hard drive connects to your computer and click on the drop-down box to locate the target SSD, select test data, and block size.
Step 3. Choose "Start" to boost the disk test and wait patiently for the outcomes.
Refer to this link to find more information about disk health if you are interested:
Further Reading: How to Check External Hard Drive Health
