Can I use an external drive for games, and how is the quality?

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  1. LucaR9

    LucaR9

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    Hello everyone,

    I just got my MacBook Pro (18GB, 1TB, M3 Pro, 16") today and I just installed Parallels in order to be able to play some games in the evening. However, I want to install some big games like GTA V, RDR2 and more so I'm wondering: Is it possible to use an external SSD with, say, 4TB to install the games there? I really don't want to waste all the storage on a new MacBook.

    And how good would the performance be if I use external SSDs?

    Thanks!
     
    LucaR9, May 4, 2024
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  2. Adeboye Adeotan

    Adeboye Adeotan Staff Member

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    Hello Luca,

    Yes you may, however, the performance would mostly depend on the Read/Write throughput of the external drive you plan to use.
     
    Adeboye Adeotan, May 4, 2024
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  3. MatthewR20

    MatthewR20 Most valuable person

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    You should use a thunderbolt drive.
     
    MatthewR20, May 6, 2024
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  4. DavinaM

    DavinaM Junior Member

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    Hello,
    Congratulations on your new MacBook Pro! Using an external SSD to install big games like GTA V and RDR2 is possible and can be a great solution to save storage space.
     
    DavinaM, May 21, 2024
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