#1 ·
My new PC is arriving shortly, configured with an SSD for macOS and a 1TB HDD for general storage. Would it be practical to partition that hard drive?
I appreciate all the feedback.
I appreciate all the feedback.
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Partitioning issues
Started by Jerry Phillips19 · · 👁 5 views · 14 replies
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#2 ·
Jerry Phillips19 said:Is there actually any point in partitioning that hard drive?
In your specific situation, there really isn't any need to bother with partitions. If you're determined to do it, well, go right ahead. It's entirely your call. But if you ask me? I’d suggest not overcomplicating things just for the sake of it.
#3 ·
Thanks for the info,
In the past, I’ve always preferred splitting a single drive into three or four different partitions—one for the OS, one for media, and another for Acronis backups—rather than just sticking to a standard C and D setup. I was curious if there’s actually any real-world benefit to having those extra partitions on the D drive.
In the past, I’ve always preferred splitting a single drive into three or four different partitions—one for the OS, one for media, and another for Acronis backups—rather than just sticking to a standard C and D setup. I was curious if there’s actually any real-world benefit to having those extra partitions on the D drive.
#4 ·
If you really want to build it, go for it. Personally, I wouldn't bother, especially since you're already running two HDDs...
#5 ·
Partitioning is honestly such a pointless exercise. Folders are where the real logic lies. For instance, I just organize everything into simple folders: music, movies, games. It’s incredibly practical. 🙏
#6 ·
Bradley Lewis59 said:Partitioning is a bit overkill if you ask me. Using folders is much more intuitive. Personally, I just stick to simple directories like Music, Movies, and Games. It’s incredibly straightforward and works perfectly fine for me. 🙏
Man, you're going to get banned from this forum if you keep talking like that; please don't ruin my reputation! 😒
Ultimately, it’s entirely up to your own preference, though I personally swear by partitioning and I certainly plan to keep doing so. My current drive setup looks something like this:
C: Main Drive - This isn't really a partition per se, just my primary SSD
E: - Music
F: - Movies
S: - TV Series
G: - Miscellaneous (Google Chrome, random junk, etc.)
E: - Angry Birds (usually large ISO files, massive Blu-ray rips that won't fit on the movie drive, or backups of various precious little things)
...actually, you've just inspired me to rename my E: drive to M: 😁😁
That said, if you prefer not to deal with partitions, you can absolutely manage everything through folders instead... for my part, my Music directory usually branches out into five subfolders depending on the genre.
#7 ·
Actually, upon further reflection, sticking to a single partition alongside my C drive is much more practical. Over the last few years, I've realized how frustrating it is to deal with fragmented space. For instance, I might have 8GB free on one partition, 5GB on another, and 10GB on a third. Even though that adds up to 23GB of total free space, I still can't fit a single 12GB file anywhere. It’s like having three small pockets instead of one large one; you just can't carry anything substantial. A single partition with organized folders completely eliminates that headache.
If the hard drive itself fails, the division of partitions won't make a difference anyway, right?
If the hard drive itself fails, the division of partitions won't make a difference anyway, right?
#8 ·
Joshua Ramos14 said:Don't get me banned from this forum; stop corrupting the youth here. 😒
It really all comes down to personal preference, doesn't it? Personally, I’ve always been a fan of partitioning, and I fully intend to keep doing things my way. My setup usually looks something like this:
My apologies. I suppose I shouldn't be making jokes at such a serious moment. If we are being strictly honest, I don't actually use partitions. In fact, I don't even bother with them. Instead, I rely on four separate hard drives plus an SSD, each meticulously assigned its own specific purpose. 🤣 😒
Jerry Phillips19 said:Actually, if I think about it logically, sticking to just one partition besides the C drive is much more practical. Over the years, I've realized how annoying it is to end up with all these tiny little slivers of leftover space. I'll have 8GB free on one, 5GB on another, and maybe 10GB on a third—so I have 23GB total, yet somehow I can't fit a single 12GB file anywhere! Having one large partition filled with folders completely eliminates that headache.
But if a drive fails entirely, does it even matter whether you had it partitioned or not, right?
From an organizational standpoint, I honestly don't see any real advantage. Given that most modern American PCs utilize an SSD for the operating system and a secondary drive for data storage, partitioning feels like a relic of the past. It used to make sense back when you only had a single physical drive split into multiple sections just so you could reinstall the OS without nuking your files, but that's a different era. Nowadays, if there's any benefit to partitioning at all, it would only be if you specifically need to run multiple operating systems simultaneously.
As for the whole "drive failure" argument... well, that depends entirely on how exactly the drive dies, doesn't it?
#9 ·
Joshua Ramos14 said:Man, you're gonna get banned from this forum—don't go corrupting him! 😒
It really just comes down to how you roll—personally, I'm all about partitions, and I always will be. Here’s how mine are set up:
C: Main drive — not actually a partition, just my standard SSD
E: Music
F: Movies
S: TV Shows
G: Random stuff (Google Chrome, tons of junk)
E: Angry Birds (usually ISO files, massive Blu-rays that won't fit on the movie drive, or backups of precious nonsense)
...you actually just gave me an idea to rename E: to M: 😁😁
Then again, if you don't want to organize things that way, you can easily just use folders... for me, my Music drive usually splits into five more folders depending on the genre. 👏👏
NJ: - Junk
#10 ·
Jerry Phillips19 said:If the drive dies, does it even matter if there were partitions set up or not?
Look, if the drive crashes, whether you had partitions or not is totally irrelevant. It’s kind of like asking if the color of your car matters when you're in a head-on collision with the FBI, right?
Either grab another 1 TB drive and set up a RAID1, or just get a USB 3.0 external drive and keep a backup on there.
#11 ·
Bradley Lewis59 said:My apologies. I really shouldn't be making jokes that miss the mark like that. To set the record straight, I don't actually use any partitions or folders to organize my data. Instead, I prefer a much more straightforward setup where I run four separate hard drives alongside an SSD, with each individual drive dedicated to its own specific purpose. 🤣 😒
Not a single thing from any of that, I'm afraid. *claps* *claps*
Brian Edwards78 said:Jerry Phillips19: - Sharp
It’s certainly possible. 🙏
My next build is going to be an all-SSD setup—I'm really looking forward to that total silence treatment. 🎉
#12 ·
Why wait? SSDs aren't nearly as pricey as they used to be—I’ve actually got two just sitting in my bin right now.
My Seagate 2 TB is feeling a little cramped on my TV, and honestly, I've been watching those 4 TB drives drop in price for the last six months. Might just treat myself to one for a birthday gift. 😁
My Seagate 2 TB is feeling a little cramped on my TV, and honestly, I've been watching those 4 TB drives drop in price for the last six months. Might just treat myself to one for a birthday gift. 😁
#13 ·
Joshua Ramos14 said:Not a single bit of it works. 👏👏
It’s entirely possible. 🙏
My next build is going to be nothing but an SSD—pure silence treatment. 🎉
Why on earth are you still waiting? I think Brian Edwards78 is giving you some solid advice here; listen, I happen to have this gorgeous 2TB Seagate 2 TB drive just sitting around, practically begging to be sold. All you need is an open PCI-E slot and a little bit of cash. What do you say? 🙂
#14 ·
Brian Edwards78 said:There is really no reason to hold off any longer because SSDs aren't the luxury items they used to be. I remember back when upgrading storage felt like a massive hit to the wallet, but those days are long gone. In fact, I actually have two of them sitting right here in my desk drawer ready to go.
My Seagate 2 TB drive is starting to feel a little cramped on my phone, and I've spent most of the last six months just watching the prices for those 4 TB models steadily drop. Honestly, I might just treat myself to one for my birthday. 😁
Over the years, I’ve slowly built up quite a collection of hardware, ranging from various Apple drives and Western Digital units to some reliable SanDisk and AMD components, though I did have one Crucial drive that unfortunately gave up on me quite unexpectedly. 😠
When I start putting together my next build, I’ve already decided that I’m going to stick exclusively to the larger capacity SSDs.
Bradley Lewis59 said:There is absolutely no reason to hesitate, and I have to say, Brian Edwards78 is spot on with his advice. I actually happen to have a gorgeous 2TB Seagate drive sitting right here, just waiting for the right buyer to take it off my hands. All you really need is an open PCI-E slot and a little bit of extra cash to make it yours. What do you think? 🙂
I’m pretty much living on a shoestring budget right now after getting the apartment fully set up, and if I spent any more on gear, my wife would probably have my head!
#15 ·
What do you even mean by "fully furnished an apartment"? That’s a never-ending cycle—seriously! I feel like I'm always adding something new to mine. This year, my hit list includes reupholstering the doors, getting some bookshelves, a cozy reading chair, and maybe a new chandelier. It just never stops. 😁
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