Assistance with custom gaming PC

Maguscreed said:

A contrary point, I've done nothing special for my SSD setup and it works brilliantly, and is showing no signs of giving out after a year of all but constant use.

They definitely aren't as fragile as some people think they are. The remapping of the User folder is just to keep unnecessary files off of it because honestly, files in that group of folders are just fine on a traditional spinner.

A fair point

kbrady1979 said:

The remapping of the User folder is just to keep unnecessary files off of it because honestly, files in that group of folders are just fine on a traditional spinner.

No need to even do that anymore. it's been a long time since I've seen anyone but non-tech savvy people use their "My" folders for actual data storage. Besides that, with Windows 7, you just create folders for your documents, photos, etc on your spinner storage drive and point your appropriate Libraries there.

Well I think I just mark it as solved and just buy the thing when I have the money, thanks to everyone for their support.

(if you would like to give additional tips feel free to!)

DeaconFrost said:

kbrady1979 said:

The remapping of the User folder is just to keep unnecessary files off of it because honestly, files in that group of folders are just fine on a traditional spinner.

No need to even do that anymore. it's been a long time since I've seen anyone but non-tech savvy people use their "My" folders for actual data storage. Besides that, with Windows 7, you just create folders for your documents, photos, etc on your spinner storage drive and point your appropriate Libraries there.

I recommended that because that way, you don't have to change any directories for where data is automatically stored. You utilize your downloads/documents/pictures/music to keep things straight, and it looks no different to most people.......it is just stored on the DATA drive. Essentially, either way you wanna do it is perfectly fine. I just feel like keeping things straight will cause less confusion when it comes to finding where you downloaded something, or where it saved something. It's all good in tha hood

When you redirect, you are also putting permissions on those folders that have popped up often on these boards giving access denied usage. I recommend against redirecting for the simple fact that there's a better way that doesn't involve changing or altering system folders or files. I prefer to muck with the OS as little as possible, and libraries are so convenvient. Call me old fashioned, but I go by the K.I.S.S. method. If a screwdriver will do the job, I don't bother with the jackhammer.

I actually think we are talking about the same process, I may not be explaining what I mean correctly or using the correct terms.

Maguscreed said:

libraries are evil.

They are just pointers to other folders...that's all. I don't actually ever have multiple folders as part of one library...but they work very well eliminate the need to redirect system folders.