Installing on an SSD will be significantly faster than a standard HDD.
Performance comparisons revealed stark differences:
If you choose to use the repack, follow all safety precautions: use only the official FitGirl website, disable antivirus temporarily but re-enable it afterward, run installers as Administrator, and verify file integrity when possible. Be especially cautious of repacks from unknown uploaders—as FitGirl herself has warned, malicious actors do distribute cryptocurrency miners and other malware disguised as game repacks.