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[glibble]

Hello Folks,

After a long time away from playing IL2 (since 4.09!), I decided to get back in the game!

I'm trying to find a reasonably priced SSD and install CUP with all the modules. I looked into the CUP manual and could not find a minimum recommended hard drive size for this.

Does anyone have a recommended size? Other than the CUP installation, I probably won't be installing too many skins, maps, other mods, etc.

S!

[Mick]

 Well if you intend to also install your OS (Windows or Linux or whatever) on it, I'd recommand a 250/256 Gb one ... 

In general, 128 Gb ones perform less and soon become too small ...

My own 4.09 install is now more than 56 Gb big, mostly because of a very heavy skin folder ...

[Captain Dawson]

Well if you intend to also install your OS (Windows or Linux or whatever) on it, I'd recommand a 250/256 Gb one ... 

In general, 128 Gb ones perform less and soon become too small ...

My own 4.09 install is now more than 56 Gb big, mostly because of a very heavy skin folder ...

I agree what Mick said. I have a 240GB SSD, and I can fit several IL-2 installs, 20,000 paint schemes, several other sims and games, and my OS.     I am of course reaching the limit of available space on my drive, but I can always use the HDD as well.  I would certainly not get anything less than 240GB, even if you plan to use a "light" install!

[vegetarian]

I use couple of Samsung 512 EVO's - one for all my versions of IL2 (10 at last count!) and one for my operating system, programs etc. I like a bit of room to move!

[max_thehitman]

I am still waiting for the SSD´s to reach the 1-terabyte mark and at a reasonable price. They are too expensive
at this moment and I can buy a normal disc-drive with 1 terabyte for only 60 euros! (tax included) and
only 89 euros for a 2 terabyte portable disc the size of a cigarette pack.

The difference in price and the amount you can store in them is much different.
I am sticking with the disc drives in the meantime. For the same price as an SSD card, I bought 3 1-terabyte portable
disc-drives 
Do I need that many terabytes?
 yes, I do. I have ALOT of Il2-1946+mods goodies ! 

[Uzin]

I am still waiting for the SSD´s to reach the 1-terabyte mark and at a reasonable price. They are too expensive
at this moment and I can buy a normal disc-drive with 1 terabyte for only 60 euros! (tax included)
The difference in price and the amount you can store in them is much different.
I am sticking with the disc drives in the meantime. For the same price as an SSD card, I bought 3 1-terabyte portable
disc-drives 
Do I need that many terabytes?
 yes, I do. I have ALOT of Il2-1946+mods goodies ! 

A bit offtop question:
have you time to go thropugh your all installed goods at least once?
I am asking because burried in map making, I have not time to go through all CUP goodies, even if I stopped to d/l new parts about half a year ago.
No objections, just looking forward to the time when I shall fly again, lol.

[max_thehitman]

A bit offtop question:
have you time to go thropugh your all installed goods at least once?
I am asking because burried in map making, I have not time to go through all CUP goodies, even if I stopped to d/l new parts about half a year ago.
No objections, just looking forward to the time when I shall fly again, lol.

Yes I do good friend Uzin. 
I look at them many many times.

[MR_G]

Will an external SSD hooked up to a computer by a USB 3.1 connection be as quick as an internal one.
(Note....USB 3.1, not USB3.0, or even USB2.0)