Help on Windows 7 installation on SSD

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After cramming a 2TB HDD, a 32GB SSD, a C2D E6600, and a GT640 in my OptiPlex 755, now possibly from the heat, or the lack of power in the PSU, I get frequent BSoDs now. So, I'm considering making a new one. You could see my planned specs in my profile(?), but I'm considering buying a 80GB SSD to make the system faster. Of Course, I will store all other Programs and Data on my HDD (2TB), but I was wondering if 80GB was enough for Windows 7. Would 80GB be enough for Windows 7?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
BTO
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K
Motherboard
Gigabyte H77-D3H-MVP
Memory
DDR3 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Possibly Radeon HD 7870 2GB
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
BENQ VW2424H
Screen Resolution
1920*1080
Hard Drives
HITACHI 2TB
SAMSUNG SSD 128GB
PSU
Scythe SPGRN-700
Case
ZALMAN Z-9 PLUS
Cooling
Retail CPU Cooler
Welcome to Seven forums.
w7 will use around 14-18GB of space but you will want to put program on the SSD as well for performance. I would suggest if you add games to put them on a HDD.

The stock CPU coolers aren't very good and you should get an after market one, such as a CoolerMaster Hyper212 EVO. A quality PSU in the 650W-750W range with a single 12V rail should be used as well.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home Built Desktop By DataTech
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
CPU
Intel i5-2550K, Differing ~4.4-4.8GHz No built in GPU
Motherboard
ASUS P8Z68-V PRO/GEN3
Memory
16GB G.Skill Sniper 1866MHz @ 2133MHz 2x8GB
Graphics Card(s)
ASUS GTX650TIB-DC2OC-2GD5, (650TI Boost)
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek 5-1
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung P2570HD
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD for OS, 500GB Seagate Constellation (Enterprise drive) for Data
PSU
Corsair HX650W
Case
Inwin Dragon Rider
Cooling
Hyper 212 EVO w/two Noctua fans, push-pull, @1300 RPM
Keyboard
E-Z Eyes, bright yellow keys with large characters
Mouse
steelseries SENSEI Laser Pro Gaming
Internet Speed
48-51Mbs Mbs down, 11 Mbs up Xfinity Cable
Antivirus
Norton Internet Security 2013
Browser
IE 10, Opera, Pale Moon if needed
Other Info
4 case fans, LG BluRay-RE, ASUS DVD-RW, Mr. Fusion power supply, 1.21 gigawatts.
80GB will be fine if you use the HDD for data and games. I ran Windows 7 Ultimate and a lot of porograms for over a year on a 64GB SSD and never ran out of space. as Britton30 said, get an aftermarket CPU cooler, and a quality brand PSU. Never skimp on the PSU, it is the heart of your system. I always recommend Corsair, Seasonic or antec PSU's. Look at Britton30's and my system specs for an idea of parts. We both have similar systems to what you want.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    ALWAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5900X
    Motherboard
    Asus X570 Crosshair Viii Hero
    Memory
    32GB G Skill DDR4-3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA RTX 3080 FTW 3 Ultra
    Sound Card
    On Board/Sennheiser PC37X Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    3 X Asus 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    2 X 1 TB NVME drives
    PSU
    EVGA 850
    Case
    Phanteks Eclipse P400A
    Cooling
    EVGA 280 AIO
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510s/ Logitech G13
    Mouse
    Logitech G502
    Internet Speed
    24/1
    Antivirus
    ESET/MBAM Pro/SAS Pro
    Browser
    Chrome/ Firefox/ Edge
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell 16 Plus
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro
    CPU
    Intel Ultra 9 288V
    Memory
    32 GB LPDDR5X 8533
    Monitor(s) Displays
    16" Mini-LED HDR600 Touch 90 Hz
    Screen Resolution
    2560X1600
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME
If this helps:

I run my OS on a 64GB Samsung SSD.
Windows and updates and drivers, have taken 35GB. I have 26GB free space.

I put all my data, AND user folders are stored on a Data Drive (1tb)

Id also recommend a Corsair PSU.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Cooler Master
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
CPU
Core I7 1155 3.4GHZ
Memory
8GB DDR 1600
Hard Drives
64 GB SSD - OS
1TB - DATA
PSU
340 Watt Corsair
Case
Cooler Master
Cooling
Cooler Master
Hi, thanks so much for all of your replies.
As for the SSD, I found a better deal with a SAMSUNG 128GB SSD, so I'm going with that.
The PSU, not expecting such fast feedback for the forum, I went ahead and bought a 700W PSU by Scythe (Japanese make) as it was 80+ Bronze certified, and had a 4.5 star review. Corsair PSU's, due to my location, are relatively expensive now (with the pound getting stronger), and was a bit out of my reach.
If the PSU I bought turned out to be BS, I'll consider installing a Corsair PSU!
For the CPU cooler-I'm not immediately building the PC, so I'll look for good deals on the internet.
Anyway, thanks a lot for your advice.

P.S.
Is the Zalman Z9 case any good for airflow?
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
BTO
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Core i5-3570K
Motherboard
Gigabyte H77-D3H-MVP
Memory
DDR3 8GB
Graphics Card(s)
Possibly Radeon HD 7870 2GB
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
BENQ VW2424H
Screen Resolution
1920*1080
Hard Drives
HITACHI 2TB
SAMSUNG SSD 128GB
PSU
Scythe SPGRN-700
Case
ZALMAN Z-9 PLUS
Cooling
Retail CPU Cooler
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