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Is defrag needed?

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I have FSX on it's own drive separate from os. Do I need to defrag if I only have fsx files on it ?ThanksTom

Tom Davis

 

I7 6700k 4.7 ghz, gtx 1080ti , 16gb 3400 ram, 32’’ 2k monitor, 1TB ssd, 500gb ssd, 250gb ssd, h115 water cooler

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Yes except on a SSD

I'm still confused about how I need to maintain my HD's. I set mine up using Nick's instructions with O&O.How often do I need to defrag after set up? Do I need to defrag both my OS HD and my FSX HD? What types of defrag methods whould I use?With my OS drive, files are constantly being added and deleted.What happens when I switch textures with REX or GEX? Do I need to defrag after switching?

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MSFS Premium Deluxe Edition; Windows 11 Pro, I9-9900k; Asus Maximus XI Hero; Asus TUF RTX3080TI; 32GB G.Skill Ripjaw DDR4 3600; 2X Samsung 1TB 970EVO; NZXT Kraken X63; Seasonic Prime PX-1000, LG 48" C1 Series OLED, Honeycomb Yoke & TQ, CH Rudder Pedals, Logitech G13 Gamepad 



 

Do I need to defrag after switching?
Yes. Do a Quick defrag.Chers,- jahman.
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Ok thanks guys I'm looking at Ultimate defrag 3. Would this be overkill since I only have fsx on this drive or should I just use windows supplied defrag?Tom

Tom Davis

 

I7 6700k 4.7 ghz, gtx 1080ti , 16gb 3400 ram, 32’’ 2k monitor, 1TB ssd, 500gb ssd, 250gb ssd, h115 water cooler

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Use MyDefrag. Free and works well.

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Thanks I will.Tom

Tom Davis

 

I7 6700k 4.7 ghz, gtx 1080ti , 16gb 3400 ram, 32’’ 2k monitor, 1TB ssd, 500gb ssd, 250gb ssd, h115 water cooler

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I find the Windows7 built-in defrag works fine, I just stop the service along with a few others when I fly.

It's the same crap defrag since Win 95.

...Defrag as per usage .. I'm using Smart Defrag (Freeware), My Rig is a dedicated only for FSX, I'm flying quite often, so Defrag runs twise a weekYair

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