14367 and GPT Partitions

New MB and first time with GPT partitions. Basic question, do I need all of these?

topgundcp said:

Answer is YES

Even that blank 7.45GB at the end?

topgundcp said:

No, you don't need that blank. Just the below:

1. 450MB Recovery: contains tools for repair/trouble shoot
2. 100 MB EFI System: contains boot code. Without it, PC won't boot
3. 16 MB MSR: Microsoft Reserved
4. C Drive

ok thanks for answer and the explanation of what they do.

meebers said:

Even that blank 7.45GB at the end?

That blank 7 GB at the end is a fraction of the space on your SSD that's reserved for the SSD controller. Over provisioning i.e. the reserved space helps to extend the life of your SSD and optimize performance. So, I'd leave it as it is.

SSD manufacturers either over provision at the factory or recommend manually reserving a portion of the SSD as unused space for the controller.

My Samsung SSD (850 Pro) has about 10% of its space reserved for over provisioning. This was done through the Samsung Magician software.

PS - Some reading: Understanding SSDs: the need for TRIM, overprovisioning, and more - TechSpot

Beaupeep said:

That blank 7 GB at the end is a fraction of the space on your SSD that's reserved for the SSD controller. Over provisioning i.e. the reserved space helps to extend the life of your SSD and optimize performance. So, I'd leave it as it is.

SSD manufacturers either over provision at the factory or recommend manually reserving a portion of the SSD as unused space for the controller.

My Samsung SSD (850 Pro) has about 10% of its space as OP.

OK that is good to know, was about to undo it. Tx

topgundcp said:

Did you use Samsung Magician to set it up ? If not then it is just allocated space. I don't use it for all my SSD's

No did not use the magician, will have to ask Mr Google what it is.

Beaupeep said:

That blank 7 GB at the end is a fraction of the space on your SSD that's reserved for the SSD controller. Over provisioning i.e. the reserved space helps to extend the life of your SSD and optimize performance. So, I'd leave it as it is.

SSD manufacturers either over provision at the factory or recommend manually reserving a portion of the SSD as unused space for the controller.

My Samsung SSD (850 Pro) has about 10% of its space reserved for over provisioning. This was done through the Samsung Magician software.

PS - Some reading: Understanding SSDs: the need for TRIM, overprovisioning, and more - TechSpot

Tx again. D/l the magician, ran it and likewise it is set to 10% for over provisioning.