The question regarding the choice of style for SSD partitions occurs for many users who have purchased this product, but it still does not have the proper experience to use solid state drives, or want to learn more about this in the framework of the overall development. In today's article, we will look at what partition style is preferable for SSD.
Select partition style for SSD
Before we begin to consider differences and more applies to SSD, you need to hold a brief library. Both GPT and MBR are methods (systems) of the virtual space of the drive, but Master Boot Record is an exacted standard, which, although somewhat better compatible with previous versions of operating systems, is increasingly displaced by the newcomer GUID Partition Table.See also: Select the SSD to your computer
Comparison GPT and MBR
Consider the specifics of two methods in the context and comparing their distinctive features:
- CONCERED CONTACTER OF THE BATTLE. In MBR, the maximum limit of the visible capacity is 2-2.2 TB, and all that over this is such a separation method cannot take into account and, accordingly, to use the user to use. GPT has a maximum limit - about 9.4 Zib (zebibytes). In order for a wide range of users, it became clear how much it will translate into terabytes, that is, the GUID Partition Table limit is 10 093 173 145.6 TB. Consequently, at the moment the GPT is currently providing, figuratively expressing, the ability to create an infinite storage, compared with the proposition of the MBR system.
- Number of sections. MBR provides users with the ability to divide one physical disk into four virtual. At the same time, GPT ready to introduce users to the division of a single drive to the 264 section, and their volume can be set from 2 TB and above.
- Opportunities for recovery. In MBR, information about the section is stored in the main boot area, if it is damaged - the disk will not be able to read. GPT stores several copies in different sections, so the data recovery will not be a problem due to a variety of sources.
- Indication of data integrity. Drive, divided by MBR method, does not understand that the integrity of the information is broken, simply because they do not know how to do it. Only the user will be able to identify it yourself, if your computer will not boot or will be gone a whole array of data or partition. GPT not only creates a checksum for regular and automatically verifying data, but also produces an independent recovery procedure when the integrity disorder is detected.
- Compatibility. The MBR disc is compatible with almost all operating systems and subsystems. GPT also prefers only the modern OS, starting with Windows Vista and 7 (64 bits) and UEFI, other shells will not work.
Thus, it is worth summing up that the Guid Partition table is a more progressive and functional disk breaking system, it exceeds the Master Boot Record for almost all fronts, only yielding the latter compatibility. But in the realities of the 2020s, this can no longer be considered an advantage, since the standard BIOS is already departed, and Supports Windows 7 ended 14.01.2020 (not to mention Vista), not to mention the mass optimization of many applications by 64 bits and new OS to the detriment of the old. All comparison can be grouped in the table:
As part of today's article, we looked at what partition style it is better to choose for SSD, and found a unambiguous answer - GPT. This solution was influenced by significantly improved characteristics, only if you do not plan to use Windows XP or 7 until the latter (32 bits).