Can I use a USB external HD for single player games?

[stilla-killa]

Would a USB external HD be sufficient to play just single player games on the pc?

[CptainCrunch]

Re: Can I use a USB external HD for single player games?

Yes it would.

Crunch

[Minmaster]

Re: Can I use a USB external HD for single player games?

i'd say it depends which game it is.
if it's a demanding game that needs to access the HD often, then i would not put it on USB HD.
now if it's some casual game like plants vs zombies, then i think you'd be okay.
if it's a demanding game, it will slow down every time it needs to access the HD, not to mention loading times will be longer.

[stilla-killa]

Re: Can I use a USB external HD for single player games?

Well my Dad had an extra one laying around so I got it. So far haven't noticed any difference with games being on it.

[CptainCrunch]

Re: Can I use a USB external HD for single player games?

Yeah, as long as its single player and USB 2.0 and probably a 7200 rpm drive, you really should be good to go with that.

Ive done it on some older games and never saw an issue.

Crunch

[PCKiller]

Re: Can I use a USB external HD for single player games?

Yes it would, but all USB device(like audio card or hd) use alot the cpu, but its not problem!