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Partition recommendations for my ~300GB hard drive?
I didn't know whether to put this in the "Performance & Maintenance" thread or here.. but here it goes.
I have a quick question about partitioning. I have a ~320GB 5400RPM hard drive and I would like to partition it. I'm re-installing my OS so I will be starting fresh with formatted hard drive.
Here's some info about my usage:
I'm using a Dell Inspiron 1545 laptop (I think my specs are on my profile?)
Right now, my hard drive is at 240/300GB used.
I use iTunes RELIGIOUSLY, my library has at least 4,000 songs and I have apps, so in total my iTunes folder in the Music folder is about ~65GB. I have my iTunes set to where it makes a copy of whatever song I drag into the library and organizes it. Therefore, I delete the original downloaded music file to save space.
I browse the internet Google Chrome 24/7 and stream videos.
I use Office programs a lot, I have lots of documents due to school work.
I also use programs like MATLAB and ChemDraw (3-D molecule simulation) programs for school, as well.
Sometimes I use Photoshop to some of my pictures I take on the go.
I play FIFA 12 and other 3-D games from time to time.. I don't want it to lag, though.
These are large file games.
Also, I heard a lot about Linux Ubuntu, so I would like a partition separate for that dual-boot.
I would also like a small partition separate for "Recovery."
What do you guys recommend on the size/number of partitions?
The only reason I'm doing this is because I've read on several other forums that it increases the performance of your HDD and prevents having to delete all of your data when switching OS.
Thanks, guys!
Last edited by g0ldm4g3; 12 Mar 2013 at 00:23. Reason: dual boot info