How to Install Games on an SSD

PC Gamers: Should I Install Games on HDD or SSD?

Concern 1: Does it matter if I install games on an SSD or HDD?

Concern 2: If I install games on a solid state drive (SSD) instead of a hard disk drive (HDD), will my frame rates (fps) or load times be faster?

Concern 3: I have a 1TB HDD that stores Windows, programs, and a few Steam games, and I'm planning to buy a 120GB SSD for all my games. Can I move games from the HDD to the SSD without having to reinstall them?

As you can see, these are some typical concerns from PC gamers. Whether to install games on an HDD or SSD can be quite bothersome, as each type of drive has its advantages. For instance, a hard disk drive typically offers a large capacity and is relatively inexpensive. On the other hand, the cost of a solid state drive can be significantly higher as its capacity increases, but its design without moving parts enables faster performance and quieter operation.

Still not convinced? Here's another reason to convince gamers to install games on an SSD: In my opinion, for anyone running high-end hardware, a solid-state drive is well worth the cost, as standard HDD storage is one of the slowest components in the system. Generally, SSDs result in faster load times across the board due to their incredibly low access time and latency (SSDs have data transfer speeds over 400 MB/s, significantly higher than HDDs' 170 MB/s), eliminating the issues of hard drive grinding and file fragmentation.

"Upgrade to an SSD for Gaming? How to Transfer Games from HDD to SSD"

Once you've decided to install games on an SSD, hurry up and get one and move your games onto it. Wait! I'm not suggesting you reinstall all your games, as we know that downloading a game can be incredibly time-consuming. Use Todo Backup, the best disk cloning software available, which supports cloning a single partition. Simply clone the partition where your games are stored to your new SSD, and you won't have to go through the hassle of reinstalling them. You can now start transferring games from your HDD to the SSD.

Step 1. On the main page, locate and click on "Tools". Here you will find options like 'Clone' and other utilities.

Step 2. Select the source disk or partition and click "Next".

Step 3. Next, select the target disk. Make sure the target disk is larger than the source disk or partition.

Step 4. A warning message will pop up, telling you that all data on the target disk/partition will be permanently erased. If you're ready to proceed with the cloning process, click "Continue."