How to properly partition a SSD

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Hello,

I would like to know what all steps are involved in partitioning a SSD (4TB). I have decided to take the plunge and see if I can do it myself. I should have the new SSD by Monday the 31st of July.

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Assuming this will be your System Drive, a clean install of Windows should do this for you; if you clone or image/restore, the correct partitions should be re-established. Partitions can later be resized or added using Disk Management or (preferably) a free 3rd party program like Minitool or EaseUS.

If it’s NOT your System Drive, tell us what you’re going to use it for.

BTW, are you SURE it’s a 4TB SSD?

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No, I will not be using it as a system drive. I already have a 2TB SSD for that. I plan to us this drive for storing music files whether they be Mp3 or flac.

I got this SSD https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QBL36GF/

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After formatting/partitioning, check that Trim is running.

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Checking Trim: https://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/ssd-life-new-question/#post-1532492
Trimcheck is the tool of choice.

cheers, Paul

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An SSD is no different from an HDD when it comes to partitions, except that you must start the partitions on a segment boundary.
Windows will do this for you with a fresh install.
Your backup software should do this for you.
Disk management software will check this and correct it if required.

Details of SSD alignment: https://www.thomas-krenn.com/en/wiki/Partition_Alignment_detailed_explanation

cheers, Paul

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