Hello,

My old PC is now almost 10 years old and is really at its end.

I'm going to install my build but need some advice on my SSD(s) and HDD configuration.

This is my build

• Fractal Design Meshify 2
• MSI X570 MAG Tomahawk
• G.Skill Trident Z Neo 32 GB F4-3600c
• AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
• be Quit Dark Rock Pro 4
• XFX Merc 319 RX6800
• Corsair RM750x
• Samsung 980 Pro 500 GB
• Samsung 970 Evo Plus 2TB
• HDD 2 TB (recover from previous build)

 

I will use the 980 M2 SSD as my main drive for windows/programs/msfs20 ? -> It will be in the first M2 slot

I will use the 970 M2 SSD mainly as a drive for my other sims/games (and the community folder for msfs20? ) -> It will be in the second M2 slot

I will use the HDD as my video drive for streaming (This is a drive from which I never move or delete files. I mainly add documentaries/videos to this drive)

 

Now I'm wondering how to set-up those drives.

• Is there some raid configuration I need to consider?
• Is it a good idea to install msfs20 on the first smaller M2 SSD and use the community folder on the second larger M2 SSD?
• Can I just deplug my video HDD from my old pc and plug it in in my new pc? (No windows or any link files installed on this drive, just videos and documentaries)
  • Or do I need to first make a back-up?
  • Format this drive?
  • Identify the drive in the new build
  • Restore the back-up?

 

Thanks for your help on this!

Greetings

Festijn

 

 

Edited January 10, 20215 yr by Festijn

With M2 NVMe SSDs I don't think you'll see any advantage with RAID, it'll just add complexity with little noticeable benefit.

Personally I would keep the smaller 980Pro for just the OS and use the 970 Evo Plus for all your games.

You can simply plug your old drive in to the new build and windows will see it and allow you to access it as normal.

Looks like a nice build, let us know how you get on,

Thank you for your advice!

I agree with iwebber's advice.