Recently, I replaced my six-year-old HDD, which was running Windows 10 and really showing its age, with a 500GB SATA 2.5" SSD. I installed Linux Mint on the new SSD since I wanted a lighter system for productivity. Simultaneously, I used a caddy to install the Windows 10 HDD.
I’ve been using Linux Mint for about a week now and have largely enjoyed the experience, except for one issue. Whenever I play video content, the sound is so quiet that I frequently need to use earphones or turn up the amplification, which introduces distortion, leading to an overall unpleasant listening experience. I asked for solutions on the Linux Mint forum and was advised to try other distros to find one without the same issue. Not keen on a potentially tedious search, I’m considering installing Windows 10 on my SSD, as it typically doesn’t have such sound issues.
However, the drawback is that Windows tends to use a significant amount of RAM. But I also really like the lightweight experience offered by Linux. I’m contemplating whether it’s a good idea to install both Windows 10 and a Linux distro on the same SSD. Then, I would wipe the HDD installed using a caddy and use it exclusively for storing documents, pictures, audio, and video content.