Do you want to begin anew?
Do you want to begin anew?
I’m considering adding a fresh start option to Windows 10 and wondering what it removes. Reports vary, but generally there’s an option to delete everything or retain files. The keep files feature usually preserves important items like games, so it should help with that. You mentioned experiencing slow startup and lag when signing in—this might be related to the removal process. Since you have an HDD instead of an SSD, that could be contributing to the issue. If you decide to switch to an SSD later, you’ll need to set up a backup method to protect your games and other data. Your concern about losing everything is understandable, so take steps to safeguard your files.
It's probably the case. You'll need to save all crucial data and reinstall Windows from the beginning, unless the SSD is smaller than the HDD. If they're equal in size or larger, cloning might work, but I'd still choose a clean install.
Consider the 970 Samsung EVO NVMe SSD. It’s priced at $59 off and offers 1 terabyte of storage. For backing up your data, you can use external drives or cloud services—just choose a reliable method to keep your files safe.
Your motherboard includes a M.2 slot, but you might need a screw to secure it. The drive itself usually comes with a screw for installation. If your HDD is already installed, you can remove it, install Windows on the SSD, then reinstall the HDD once everything is set up. After that, you can connect the drive as a secondary storage option and transfer data as needed. This approach is possible depending on your setup.
For a 1TB storage option consider these models: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/pxKcCJ/...1000p1ssd8, https://pcpartpicker.com/product/DgJtt6/...ds100t2b0b, and https://pcpartpicker.com/product/4Qw7YJ/...0mx500ssd4. Concerning the information I’m not fully confident about. I haven’t experienced this before and don’t know how well it would work with an existing Windows installation.
I believe I may have missed sending my reply. The links you provided for those NVMe sticks are more affordable than the Samsung model I’m considering ($250 with a $50 discount). I’d like to keep costs down but want to know if the cheaper options you shared match the performance of the pricier ones.
They should be okay. Samsung is recognized for its premium pricing.