Disk SSD How Many?

[game-maker]

@BRG_Zyrak

1TB should be enough for UE5, and you’ll have space left for at least one or two projects. But the Unreal guide says that a typical system has 2TB. I think you’d have more than enough, and you could upgrade it later if you don’t want to spend too much right now. Of course, the size of the projects will depend on the content. UE5 needs approximately 115 GB.

Get 2TB.

Not sure 1TB is even enough for UE4 anymore tbh. A lot comes down to the types of projects you’re specifically working on. For example, Megascans-class electric-dreams ultra-realism tends to eat storage. Plus in general, here’s why you need as much as possible…

The OS takes up a bunch, 100GB at least. Other apps at least the same or more. Pagefile can easily run over 100GB at times. DDC can also take 100GB easily. Sample marketplace packs will eat the rest (500GB minimum but often more than 1TB)… You need lots of packs installed while you’re busy developing in the middle of projects. Later you can migrate projects and save some storage space maybe.

Then there’s the thorny issue of different engine versions. All of them need their own unique space (allow for extra DDC too). So if you have 3/4 engine versions + plugins plus versioned marketplace assets, this will eat storage fast. So be comfortable, get at least 2TB.

@BRG_Zyrak

You could buy an external SSD, but keep in mind that SSDs are already expensive, and being external will make it even more costly.

You can find external-storage pretty cheaply online especially HDD. 20TB often costs 100-200 USD / EUR or less in lots of places.