3 More Things To Do with a New Computer

[@paulshardware]

Hope you like the video guys! I'm on the road so I'll be back later to check on comments.

[@nubbs1231]

RoadHouse

[@kmshairstay]

Alright Cool!

[@thevioletimagination3487]

10 MBps download speed... I get lucky if I get 400 KBps.

[@mormegil231]

Also sth extra on the UEFI mode...If someone is planning to install more then one OSs like dual booting Linux and windows for example or multiple windows versions, all OSs need to be installed with the same mode (UEFI or not)

[@KieranWrightPhoto]

The Violet Imagination I'm lucky to get 160kb :D D:

[@AngelLuisTrinidad]

Paul, you're one of the most responsible You Tubers around. Most of You Tube creators wouldn't have made the correction about installing Windows. This is why I love your channel. Like always, great video tutorial.

[@stevethea5250]

2.) Install your drivers Almost every part of your new PC build has their own specific drivers required for them to function right. Parts like your CPU, GPU, and motherboard all rely on these updated drivers for performance enhancements and general improvements. Without installing and regularly updating your drivers, your GPU drivers especially, your PC might not perform the way it should. Luckily, if you’re using Windows 10, it’ll do some of the work for you and install whatever drivers it has access to that you’ll need. Usually, this is just enough to get into Windows and start installing/updating manually. Assuming you have access to the internet, you can ignore the discs that come with your hardware. These driver discs can be useful - sometimes - but assuming you’re able to get into Windows without a hitch then you won’t need them. Instead, you’ll want to go online and grab the newest versions right away. Since you just built your PC, you should have a good idea of the parts inside of it. Typically, you can head over to the brand’s website and download all of the newest drivers for your specific part. Just a note: If you’re running an Nvidia or an AMD graphics card, go right to their website to get drivers. It doesn’t matter which AIB partner you’re using (Gigabyte, Asus, EVGA, etc), you’ll always go right to either or Nvidia to get your GPU drivers.

[@kazan944]

Ok boomer

[@Whiponized]

Blood BloodGen *ok buMer

[@streamlin]

@@kazan944 seriously?

[@abstract-observer]

Thanks Paul, I think this is my favorite Tech channel. I'm switching from Mac after 10 years and I finished my PC build today. Your build series helped me get back up to speed, keep up the good work!

[@tobs4098]

Michael Meyer welcome brother. You have been long awaited

[@compverson5132]

Michael Meyer same for me. Switching after about 10 years soon. Building a 1k pc which will be a massive upgrade from my pretty much 10 year old Mac 😂😂

[@drxcu]

Michael Meyer Same! Switching from my old Mac to a new Pc because Mac is rubbish when used to Game.

[@raziel1132]

dean brickland If you don't want to use windows, use linux or something. mac is worse.

[@KieranWrightPhoto]

by the way guys: there's a more straight forward way to install games on steam. if you use stream's inbuilt backup software, it not only compresses the backup to be small - but you don't need to make any fancy folders when you use the same software to reinstall :)

[@Sheena1234ization]

that's what I thought

[@YotaNinja]

This is a very slow method. I have over 200 games on steam and attempted to do this a while ago, and it just wasn't feasible for me. It took forever, and I had to do it one by one. I found copying my steam libraries onto an external drive, and then copying them back was much faster. Yes, I had to go to each game individually to have steam "find" the game files, but it was much faster than the built in backup feature.

[@paulshardware]

somehow I never warmed up to the built in backup option in Steam, I should give it another look though since I haven't in a while. 😀 thanks for the comment!

[@KieranWrightPhoto]

Paul's Hardware i can't say i blame you, as you have to create an entirely new backup every time a game bring out an update to keep your backup library up to date. And you can't directly play off of it like you do in the video. You also can't batch backup games into individual folders. Oh and as far as i know you can't backup a game that isn't up to date. This being said, it's still better (space wise ) and in theory, easier to copy because there's less small files :)

[@getthevax8576]

"Games can be 40, 60, 80 gigs" *cries in 2019 game sizes*

[@ethernet19]

*cries in Red Dead 2’s 135 gigs*

[@rieleyslocum870]

*cries In COD: MW 160+ gigs*

[@twistedsaints]

@@rieleyslocum870 173 gigs as of right now lol

[@ka2uhira]

i would need about 22 hours to download such games with my german internet of max. 2MB/s. and i would not even be able to do anything else in that time

[@wi11yy]

@@ka2uhira It's the biggest struggle, wish we could get worldwide 1gb speeds

[@Malandirix]

Such a good video! I don't even need any of this infor right now but this is a seriously well thought out video

[@jameo3606]

I'm watching these because I'm getting a computer next month so I'm "preparing" myself if you will. When I do get it, I want to make it as fast as possible at the start, completely optimize everything.

[@paulshardware]

+Malandirix thank you!

[@CYellowan]

Lets go! -- I got an additional advice that will help me a TON with making a system backup image: GET DONE WITH THE WINDOWS UPDATES! :O It took me 2 days to get windows 7 set up again, and i still got more updates to download. I would thus recommend to do the backup after you have at the very least gotten a lot of the windows updates installed. With windows update bugging out more and more lately, this can be a life-saver just the same. Good vid as always paulo x)

[@matt2m]

Yellow next time download a loaded copy with all the updates I make a new one every couple months you can find it on a torrent site and then just use your own legal key

[@CYellowan]

Did not work. Since that's what i got from windows if i was not mistaken. Edit: My windows copy came with a few 2016 updates pre-insalled. This did not help he, and so i had to trouble-shoot how to get my windows update un-frozen. It worked eventually tho :D

[@theodorkollerd2524]

Yellow Morsomt å se deg her æ :D

[@CYellowan]

np lol

[@gardian06_85]

@lonewolf this would only be beneficial for the hardware agnostic update, but some of the updates are hardware dependent, and in some cases (might be rare) could cause conflicts, or unexpected interactions.

[@icy0583]

These types of videos is why I'm on this channel. His builds and his guides on how to work with a PC after the initial build is great and something I wish more youtubers did.

[@eckomind]

I always keep my Steam games on a separate drive. Saves a lot of time and bandwidth to reinstall the games you play.

[@darkphoenix7225]

I just clone a smaller hard drive and keep it around just in case :)

[@ohtosweg]

Daniel E Just download games to your internal hard drive, and copy them to an external hard drive

[@will9092]

Daniel E Good idea

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Is there any perceivable difference in how the games play off of an external SSD, or HDD, attached via USB vs. playing off of an internal drive? I just got a new gaming PC, but it lacks an SSD. I was thinking of maybe using an external SSD instead of an internal one for the flexibility of other uses it would add.

[@ScientificRecaped101]

Just install steam from their site and then go to your library and download it

[@KshitijKumar5595]

Oh my god, Paul, I can not thank you enough for making this series. This is at least one of, if not the most important video for PC enthusiasts. Thanks again.

[@selimeylul8292]

Love the budget computer series, Paul. Keep it up bro

[@xSh4dowNinja]

1:47 19640 rpm totally legit

[@PeterGamerTutoriais]

Karl Heinz Music Productions maybe its Chernobyl fan

[@askjt8090]

Well-Known Member Fun fact: A particle accelerator spins... At about 19,000 RPM... It became a particle accelerator...

[@xTornado78x]

Or a Formula One engine!

[@andrewedgar2201]

Well-Known Member ii

[@yonezawaa]

Sheev Palpatine its gonna explode and Paul's going to become Barry Allen

[@TehMasterSword]

Paul, if everyone were as honest as you are when notified of a mistake, tech youtube channels would be in a better place.

[@crsxi_]

Thank you Paul... I literally had no idea what to do when I've built the PC (First 5 things to do with a new PC). You've nailed everything I needed to know.

[@jamesw.3217]

0:32 - 19640 RPM on chassis fan, nice :D

[@h3nder]

James W. SHIT HIS FAN IS THE FUCKING CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR REACTOR!

[@JoeNoIce]

at that rate its a goddamn heli

[@JFishh_]

I've stumbled across this video some 4 years after it was first uploaded and it is so rare to find a PC build video or recommendations video (like I guess this one is), that is made up of literally nothing but pure knowledge. Absolutely fantastic. +1 sub from me.

[@braydennturner]

Bandwidth caps should be illegal. So glad my ISP does not use them.

[@NotTheBestPvP]

That you know of.

[@braydennturner]

Nope, my local ISP provider states it on their website. They are 100% against the usage of bandwidth caps. They say it is bad business practice.

[@NotTheBestPvP]

Yeah and the NSA director stated to congress under oath that the only time they could collect information was when they had a court order.

[@braydennturner]

Lol, I get your point. I can check my usage online and in a single month I have used 2 TB's before without any slow down... (7 people in my house (including myself), all college students)

[@superstarben37]

Brayden Turner be glad you don't live in Australia then

[@irly15]

I appreciate your devotion to making sure everything is correct and such

[@ricardotorres6919]

i just built my new pc but im using the same HDD where i have all my steam games...so they all should still be there when i boot up my new pc correct???

[@kieran.thejasperhouse]

But you will add the steam library to the system so it detects the game on that drive

[@Snafubar001]

Thanks Paul, I put all my parts together and things are running great. Your videos were more than helpful and much appreciated.

[@rayyanalbar6829]

Subscribed!

[@TMERUNNR]

You are a LIFE SAVER PAUL!!!

[@techtipsuk]

how do you record your screen when in the BIOS?

[@paulshardware]

I'm using an HDMI capture card and a second computer

[@techtipsuk]

Paul's Hardware of course, sorry didn't think of that. Thanks for answering.

[@7itanx]

He is using a external recorder like Elgato

[@Norfolknoel]

Omg, thank you. I just set up my first ever build last night using your 1st clip in this series, now I have this one to help me more. Great work Thanking you again. Noel UK.

[@yoyo-ij9tz]

But u forgot to download bonzi buddy...

[@stevethea5250]

who's that ?

[@SK-cj7gk]

@@stevethea5250 a very old "assistant" that is actually a virus.

[@pickolasplays3800]

@@SK-cj7gk adware and spyware

[@maxeroshevich7330]

I just stumbled upon this channel and I love it! The way you explain things, and the humor you add with it is too cool!

[@Rikent]

This is weird... I have 499 MB recovery partition, however I also have the 99 MB EFI partition. So, is it booting in EFI mode or not?

[@spartax2520]

I have the same question :)

[@trevorgoerlich6254]

Rikent me too. Same thing.

[@zacharyjefferies9965]

Same. Has anyone figured this out yet?

[@ynzeselders4184]

same thing

[@FH20123]

You're probably in UEFI Mode. I had the same issue and found a surefire way to check which mode I'm in. itsfoss.com/check-uefi-or-bios/

[@Boodendorf]

Hey man thanks for those videos, they really helped me out when I built my first comp a week ago.

[@ATM-GAMING-11]

Hey Paul. What's the best solution for copying my entire OS from one HDD to another? Migrate/clone.

[@akashsancheti9083]

Dwane Mclaughlin I also want to know this😂

[@jonaskonrad]

i usually clone it so there's no risk for my data on the old hdd

[@akashsancheti9083]

Zonkory cloning is simply copying the files right?

[@jonaskonrad]

akash Sancheti i think so

[@akashsancheti9083]

Zonkory you aren't sure?

[@Maraksot78]

thanks Paul for the tutorial on how to transfer your steam library. It's going to save me a ton of time not having to re-download everything. Keep the excellent content coming. :)

[@michaelmu6765]

But here is the real question: Can it run Minecraft better then 4 gtx Titans?

[@keshavlokheeram7784]

#than

[@m-copyright]

I don't think so. That's still not enough Titans. We need more.

[@DanielADickey]

#unoriginal

[@sniperlif3]

Stupid. Not even used like crazy, but Minecraft is CPU based.

[@Temessong]

Watch LinusTechTip's video about multiple (more than 2) Titan X, it just wont work, because Windows won't get it working or something.

[@l3monpig]

Absolutely love this video line on how to set up a new install properly! Thank you!

[@WillieDWashington]

Paul plays GTA V!

[@seedling345]

Thanks for the video paul. Between you and jay i have zero concern about building my computer, cant wait to get my last few parts.

[@DragonKingGaav]

No Ninite?

[@danyaldurrani4398]

He talked about it in the first 5 things video.

[@DNH17]

Simple and good straight to the point video.

[@eagle93yrsold]

Will it wipe the drive if i reinstall windows?

[@paulshardware]

yes, it will wipe the drive you're installing to

[@Jay-xi3sj]

Paul's Hardware Could you explain how to do that? I would be very thankful because I just installed like in your other video :(

[@tanakaeru4227]

Super helpful videos! Used your first 5 things video and this video to help me get everything setup on my first new PC build! Specs: MSi B350 PC Mate AMD 5 1600 Geforce GTX 1060 6B 500GB SSD 16GB DDR4 You and Bitwit have been amazing in my journey to join PCMR! Thanks guys!!

[@oppositionwatch]

Waney Nona why did you list the motherboard but not the cpu ? Btw if its a ryzen 5 1400 i have the same build

[@tanakaeru4227]

Mr Man Woops

[@tanakaeru4227]

edited!

[@GaunterODimm666]

I just built a new pc(for the first time), and for some reason it cannot detect the SSD, when i'm trying to install Windows. Anyone got an idea? When i googled it, some people suggested that the motherboard should get upgraded from a USB drive, but I was wondering if there was anything else that could be the problem.

[@JimmysTheBestCop]

My first four guesses would be 1. bios needs an update 2. you have your bios configured improperly 3. verify your ssd actually is listed in bios 4. your motherboard is newer than the sata drivers windows 10 has and you have to install the drivers for your sata controller during the windows 10 install

[@GaunterODimm666]

JimmysTheBestCop Thanks, i'll check it out :-)

[@MrNaberz]

Aristotle make sure that the ssd is in sata 1 slot on the motherboard

[@victorarnett5021]

Probably 4

[@rodneystauffer18]

Thanks Paul, I think this is my favorite Tech channel. Your build series helped me get back up to speed, keep up the good work!

[@mohyou9551]

420 likes as of commenting :p

[@mohyou9551]

Not anymore :(

[@TheElmorenous]

nah

[@mohyou9551]

TheElmorenous y u do dis?

[@TheElmorenous]

cuz i have fun destroying ppl's hopes :3

[@mohyou9551]

TheElmorenous :(

[@jway9715]

Another great video Paul. These videos are great for someone like me who will be building a pc in November.

I was always under the impression that OS can't backup itself. I thought that you always need some bootable USB or DVD with a backup software like Acronis or Northon Ghost to backup an OS. That's how I've always done it.

[@JimmysTheBestCop]

You are basically correct. Because if there is a real problem with your OS or hard disk then you are out of luck. Much easier using a program like Clonezilla. Free linux based can be used by a normal user all the way up to enterprise level.

[@tvrdy3]

Ivan Kolić yeah... Just became aware of that few weeks ago when my hdd died. Just stuck on hardware monitor when i turned pc on. Lets say at least i was pissed. Now i know for future

[@Garth2011]

There is no Norton Ghost for windows 10. Ghost works with Windows 7 and older OS's. Too bad...Ghost was a great image/file backup utility. Symantec now has something else to replace it and it does recognize Ghost backup files however, it doesn't work very well. Acronis does the job just as easy as Ghost had plus it will boot/image a new disk from a USB. The Windows 10 restore will do either, restore or back up when booting from a USB or the DVD. If your OS is so bad or infected you cannot use this feature while booted in Windows, boot from the USB and find your latest disk image and restore. No problems that I'm aware of.

[@zackcrall2602]

this has been your best series hope you think of more to teach us

[@jonwoodsify]

This may seem patently obvious, but why didn't you delete the first installation video and make a new video with this important info included, then no one would have to re install Windows 10 in the correct mode. Apart from that... great videos to show an easier and quicker method to install Win 10. This is the method I use after spending way too much time with DVD's.

[@nate8377]

cause the other vid will still make money.

[@onodera3238]

Making videos isn't easy He put work into his old video and it's still getting revenue

[@danielschaummann973]

Every time I do a clean install of Windows, I come back and watch these videos. Thanks Paul!

[@lewishurman7361]

Damn I built a PC a month ago and didn't install in uefi mode

[@JimmysTheBestCop]

It is not needed at all. You will get no real benefit for 99% of all Windows 10 users.

[@dedhart]

Yeah I did the same, but I don't think I paid attention to boot mode. I have a OEM partition and a EFI system partition so I assume it went into uefi mode automatically

[@h3o296]

Honestly helpful. Thanks Paul!

[@blackneos940]

5 More Things To Do with a New Computer: 1: Install Linux 2: Download Brutal Doom 3: Download and Install Wine. 4: Play Brutal Doom In Wine. Game Runs Flawlessly. 5: Profit.

[@blackneos940]

***** Why Overclock.....? :)

[@blackneos940]

***** I'm not good with Hardware, but I *AM* a Programmer..... :) So I don't know why one would Overclock, as it seems it eats the Battery on a Laptop up..... :) What are the benefits of Overclocking.....? :)

[@blackneos940]

***** Ah, it turns out I DO know what Overclocking is!..... ^^ Well, it's easy to be a Programmer, even if you don't know much about Hardware..... :)

[@firstnamelastname6118]

Overclocking a laptop is pointless, as it does, as you said, eat up battery. On a desktop that is plugged into the wall, it is free performance!

[@blackneos940]

First Name Last Name This is all true..... :)

[@laochhighlander1895]

Dude this was so helpful, the faster boot up time is excellence!

[@dagaarde-h2769]

Another well made walk through, thanks Paul.

[@juliogurrola4100]

Thank you Paul. I just finished my first build and this video helped me out.

[@theeraser13th67]

Always enjoy watching your videos Paul, keep it up

[@ipaddy]

Absolutely the video I needed right now thanks Paul

[@JCTiggs1]

I'm glad someone corrected and informed you about Win10 UEFI Mode. Come on Paul!

[@simonholt6649]

Great video Paul! Very informative. I don't have much experience with steam, so I found that useful. All the best, Simon

[@imdaunting6029]

Hey Paul i just wanted to say i just built my 1st computer. Thanks for your awesome 5/3 things to do guides putting it together wasn't so bad since the amount of amazing pc's being put together is ever increasing on youtube. But these guides saved my bacon. It's running smooth and quiet. Thanks again.

[@alltaira5922]

OMFG you are a life saver with the Steam install! I have the slowest internet so have been holding off on getting a newer system because I don't want to have to download a bunch of stuff again. This will save me DAYS! Yes days! It took me 2 days to download Battletech and that is just one of many games I have.

[@Laughingmen]

To easily open multiple applications of the same type, for instance two separate instance of chrome or two file explorer. Holding SHIFT key then left clicking the icon to open will open a second one instead of maximizing or minimizing the existing one. Also holding CTRL key and left click will give alternate focus to the open applications of the same type like the two chromes or two file explorers. Much like alt tabbing but with only one application type.

[@Brenda-wf4hl]

Please do more of these type of videos! Thanks!!

[@markharrison674]

Very helpful I am building my first computer next week. I have watched over 20 videos on how to build and am super confident on that part. I was very concerned on what to do after so the timing was perfect. It would be great if you did a over clock for beginners videos

[@Raymond327]

I'm about to start making my first PC and I wanted to let you know I really appreciate your video's. You give a great detailed video that after watching it gave me the confidence to try building a PC on my own, thank you very much

[@Schranzoslavek]

This video reminded me to do a backup. Haven't done that in quite some time. Thanks Paul! ^^

[@infidelgastro]

A very helpful video, thank you very much Paul.

[@JoaquinMartinezKeen]

Can I buy another USB stick/flashdrive to copy the system image?

[@Ysylla5]

Awesome tips. Thanks for the video

[@martinvandenhoek3229]

hey Paul, thank you so much for this video, and the other video about things to do with a new build. they were very useful for me. thanks to you, i am now enjoying my new pc!

[@tymm206]

Holy shit paul! Thanks.. the backup & recovery was really useful

[@tabxtra7057]

I have always used the backup games in steam to do this. I figured also compressed the games size.

[@jamesfield2442]

Nice tips Paul.

[@salacadu]

these videos are the definition of useful

[@rinolhodge3177]

nice . keep these videos coming. i've been running wrong ssd urfi setup for years lol

[@Inquisitrr]

PERFECT TIMING THANKS PAUL YOU YHE MAN!

[@Arcanumluminarium]

Tip for Steam - I install steam for example on D drive and have it install games on that same D drive. Now if I format the c: drive and reinstall windows. All i have to do is reinstall steam over the top of the old steam on d: Instantly all games are already installed and acknowledged without having to click on the install button.

[@bjackson2248]

Thanks a lot, video still teaching. Just re-installing windows, lol. It will bug me too to know the difference in startup from your 5 things video which i followed to build my very first pc/gaming pc. thanks

[@Jermuuu]

Nice! DIdn't even notice about the UEFI install option until now, thanks for that!

[@slyknezz6862]

This information is going to help me a lot! Thanks for the video...

[@danielduplessis2214]

Note if you want to skip that steam install part look up the game on steams website, it has a number that number is appid there is a bunch of files in "Steam Library/steamapps/" folder just copy the corresponding file appi_xxxx xxxx being the number on steams site, aswell to the corresponding place and when open steam it'll be installed. Another note some games have slight changes for diffrent versions of windows if they don't launch and you copied them from a diffrent version of windows just verify the files it's usally smaal files.

[@danielcastro1705]

Very useful tutorials!

[@RetroCharged]

FYI if you're using an internal HDD or SSD from a previous build which has your steam library on it, you can just simply go into Steam settings, download, and assign the game folder to where it was on your drive. No need to copy game files etc and all your installed games will now show. You can also assign multiple game library folders, so if you have games installed on multiple drives, that's fine.

[@burocktr12]

This steam trick just saved my 2 month :) Thanks alot Paul.

[@jwags24]

Paul, you are the man. Thanks for another great video.

[@paulshardware]

thanks Jared! hope it helps 😁

[@10till4ish]

Loving this channel. Was wondering what kind of mouse/wrist pad are you using?

[@tobywhitworth6751]

You are a godsend, thank you so much

[@SignedAdam]

Thanks Paul, Great stuff, didn't know about moving games

[@tomellis4418]

Thanks so much Paul. That made my instal so much faster. Thanks again!

[@brandonm8105]

Although I've already built a computer, these videos are still interesting and fun to watch. Great content, Paul!

[@shamankingvcshamankingvc840]

Thank you Everything helped on both vids

[@Cheekymonkeytoday]

Thank you Paul after having to reinstall windows you just saved me hours of pain reinstalling my steam games two thumbs up only just subbed looking forward to more vids great work!

[@playtime5423]

Thanks for the add of the UEFI Windows install part. This helped me fix my issue with Windows 10 not loading on my NEW Asus X99-A II with my two NEW or even with one of my NEW Samsung 2.5" 850 Pro SSD's. I was only able to load Windows once I disabled Secure Boot and a few other things 👎🏽 I was also not able to RAID 1 because I had to do all the disabling 👎🏽 BUT now when seeing this added step for Windows UEFI install, I found my original Windows 10 USB installer I had needed to be updated/redone. Factory defaulted everything on the Asus Motherboard and once again, set up RAID 1 on the two 850 Pro's. Created the latest Win10 ISO and updated my USB tool Rufus. That was also the Key !!! Because now Rufus shows Windows MBR UEFI-CSM after selecting the new Win 10 ISO. Now I did what you said about booting from the UEFI Option on the USB and wouldn't you know it... no issues with loading Windows on the 850 Pro's with this X99-A II board. Even with RAID 1 setup. THANKS AGAIN !!! Keep up the great work.

[@hugopolo-lecoffredugeek8318]

Good video with usefull advices, I thank you. This made my fresh win10 install even more optimised.

[@benbradshaw4991]

Hey thanks dude for the video, it worked btw keep up the good work!!!!!!!!

[@princesslouiseianna]

Thank you paul. I am on my 3rd Personal PC build since I watched your video tutorial and I will keep advancing. (AMD ryzen 1800x in mind :)

[@y.shaked5152]

Good tips, thank you!

[@DanielADickey]

Good info, funny shirt!

[@pocketsand2873]

So on on your old video at 15:27 i choose uefi instead of bios ?correct?

[@pocketsand2873]

ok cool thanks

[@aiyazi1728]

I bought windows 10 home "Flash Drive" on amazon so does that mean right when I get that I could just plug it in to my new PC ?

[@kochertv8795]

AiyazI you'll plug it in, download it then just enter the key number when it asks for it. It's as simple as that haha

[@aiyazi1728]

bangover aha thanks thats why I got the flashdrive I was hoping I didn't have to use another computer lol thanks !

[@jameo3606]

My standard HP Laptop from 2-3 years ago boots in about 10 seconds, after logging in, everything loads quite fast. However, if I shut it down improperly (Holding power button), the next boot can take up to 4-5 minutes. It's very very annoying when it freezes because I know it will take a while to boot next time, but it is a good compromise as ordinary boot times are very fast. It just has a standard 1TB Hard Drive.

[@Sokool102]

If you move the appropriate appmanifest file over with it, you won't even have to "Discover Files". It will just auto recognize it in the new place. Just be aware you will need to do it for workshop content as well. That's why moving your external drive over works flawlessly. It has the appmanifest files on it.

[@josephmelnyk9988]

Thanks Paul, I just built a new Ryzen system and I was dreading having to re-download my extensive steam library.Now I will put some of my externals to good use copying over my steam games.