Add vs Replace SSD

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   I have an Intel 320 Series 120GB SSD which I have outgrown.  I'd like to take the simplest path to more SSD storage and I don't want to take much (if any) of a performance hit.  

Question:  Can I add a larger capacity SSD to my system - thereby using the current one plus the new one - or do I need to swap out of the old one and replace it with higher capacity SSD?

Current PC specs:  

Intel Core i7 2600K 3.40GHz (

CPU Boost: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz

Motherboard: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3

System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz DS Certified Performance Series 

Power Supply: 850W Corsair TX850 V2 (Dual SLI Compatible)

Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Thanks in advance. 

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Jimmin Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Online Status: Offline Posts: 18	Quote Reply Topic: Add vs Replace SSD Posted: 28 May 2014 at 4:35pm
	I have an Intel 320 Series 120GB SSD which I have outgrown. I'd like to take the simplest path to more SSD storage and I don't want to take much (if any) of a performance hit. Question: Can I add a larger capacity SSD to my system - thereby using the current one plus the new one - or do I need to swap out of the old one and replace it with higher capacity SSD? Current PC specs: Intel Core i7 2600K 3.40GHz ( CPU Boost: Stage 2: Overclock CPU 4.5GHz to 4.8GHz Motherboard: ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3 System Memory: 8GB DDR3 1600MHz DS Certified Performance Series Power Supply: 850W Corsair TX850 V2 (Dual SLI Compatible) Windows OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Thanks in advance.

Theokritos Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 28 Feb 2014 Online Status: Offline Posts: 688	Quote Reply Posted: 28 May 2014 at 10:57pm
	My understanding is that few games actually benefit from being on an SSD, and most of the contents of the user library files do not need to be on an SSD. If you have space on an HDD or two you should be able to move most of your game files and user library files to the HDD leaving mostly system files and some user configuration files on the SSD. Your performance should be pretty much the same and may even improve a little. You may also wish to look for old dump files that are taking up space but are not needed for helping the vendor solve problems with their product. Temp files that programs fail to clean up and delete can build up over time and waste a lot of storage space. Logs files can also grow to incredible size if they are not trimmed occasionally. If you already have your game files and user files on HDDs and have cleaned up all of the temp files, old dump files and maybe even trimmed the log files and you are still running out of space on your SSD, then you are probably ready for a larger drive. I imagine some of the more experienced hardware fans will suggest the best solution of either adding a second SSD or replacing your present one for a larger capacity SSD.
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