Evaluating the need for upgrades and understanding the steps involved.
Evaluating the need for upgrades and understanding the steps involved.
I think your freezing issue isn't related to SSD placement. I haven't experienced system freezes myself, and I'm currently installing Cyberpunk on an M.2 drive. Maybe a fresh Windows install would help, though someone might have a better idea. For the new SSD, both options seem viable. Don't go reapplying thermal paste—you likely won't need it at all.
Check your storage space before downloading or installing games. Ensure the SSD is functioning properly. Verify that all devices are being detected correctly in Device Manager without any warning symbols.
These utilities display temperature readings for SSDs and HWinfo. They provide detailed performance metrics, but SSDs are generally fast enough for smooth Windows operation and game installation without issues.
Times typically hover near 40°C. Appreciate the details! It looks like most agree disk space shouldn’t reach full capacity.