Question: Will GPT make my Windows OS run faster? No, period.
The important choice is to dump the HDD as the primary drive and move to a SATA SSD* or M.2 SSD.
One needs to migrate their OS/Programs/Content from an HDD to an SSD; then you have a super-fast computer. If migrating is not something you want to delve into then perform a new Windows 7, 8 or 10 installation onto a new SSD. Note: If it's a new installation you can copy all your personal files from the HDD to the SSD after your new installation.
What size SSD? Most gamers like to use a 500GB SSD as their primary drive and use the 1TB to 4TB HDD as their second Internal Storage Drive. If you plan on having many partitions on the HDD then use GPT if you need more than 4 partitions. If not, keep it simply and stay with MBR.
*SATA SSD is far more diversified and portable. One can use a USB3.0 Adapter Cable with any SATA SSD.
The important choice is to dump the HDD as the primary drive and move to a SATA SSD* or M.2 SSD.
One needs to migrate their OS/Programs/Content from an HDD to an SSD; then you have a super-fast computer. If migrating is not something you want to delve into then perform a new Windows 7, 8 or 10 installation onto a new SSD. Note: If it's a new installation you can copy all your personal files from the HDD to the SSD after your new installation.
What size SSD? Most gamers like to use a 500GB SSD as their primary drive and use the 1TB to 4TB HDD as their second Internal Storage Drive. If you plan on having many partitions on the HDD then use GPT if you need more than 4 partitions. If not, keep it simply and stay with MBR.
*SATA SSD is far more diversified and portable. One can use a USB3.0 Adapter Cable with any SATA SSD.
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