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    External SSD and Gaming

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by rockmedic109, May 20, 2015.

  1. rockmedic109

    rockmedic109 Notebook Enthusiast

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    A quick search says I can run a game installed on an external drive.

    Would a USB3.0 external SSD drive actually reduce load times over an internal HDD?
     
    rockmedic109, May 20, 2015
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    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Nope. It would be better. External SSD's have great read/write times. As long as it is USB 3.0, you're fine.
     
    J.Dre, May 20, 2015
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    rockmedic109 Notebook Enthusiast

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    My original question is poorly worded.

    So, making sure, a USB3.0 External SSD will be better than my internal hard drive?
     
    rockmedic109, May 20, 2015
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    J.Dre Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    J.Dre, May 20, 2015
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    Thank You
     
    rockmedic109, May 20, 2015
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    But just to clarify that using SSD won't improve your FPS by even 0.1 - It will only improve loading time.
     
    gabrielmocan, May 21, 2015
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    As long add your internal HDD isn't also an SSD, yes.
     
    hfm, May 21, 2015
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    How can an HDD be an SSD?
     
    octiceps, May 21, 2015
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    TomJGX I HATE BGA!

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    I think he meant in the sense you internal drive isn't an SSD...
     
    TomJGX, May 22, 2015
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    Just making sure the term isn't being used interchangeably. I realized it was a very small chance, but just to be safe.
     
    hfm, May 22, 2015
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    octiceps, May 22, 2015
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    hfm, May 22, 2015
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