NZXT H440 setup and OS installation process

03-30-2025, 08:51 PM

Consider alternative approaches for transferring data. The H440 lacks optical drive bays, but a flash drive could serve as a storage medium. I was thinking of copying the Windows installation files and placing them on the flash drive before booting. Would this method be viable?

AyoItsAmyyx

03-30-2025, 08:51 PM #1

hoempapa21
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03-31-2025, 03:11 AM

It seems likely it is. You could also connect a DVD drive you already own and remove it after installing Windows.

hoempapa21

03-31-2025, 03:11 AM #2

It seems likely it is. You could also connect a DVD drive you already own and remove it after installing Windows.

OwenBlockATG
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04-03-2025, 08:01 AM

Use this tool as instructed.

OwenBlockATG

04-03-2025, 08:01 AM #3

Use this tool as instructed.

Danjaberry
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04-24-2025, 06:23 AM

there are openings at the rear for cables that are extended

Danjaberry

04-24-2025, 06:23 AM #4

there are openings at the rear for cables that are extended

wolfpup118
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04-25-2025, 04:40 PM

I could get an outdated optical drive from an extremely old machine and simply leave it there for a while. Appreciate the suggestion.

wolfpup118

04-25-2025, 04:40 PM #5

I could get an outdated optical drive from an extremely old machine and simply leave it there for a while. Appreciate the suggestion.

lundefugl
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04-27-2025, 01:28 PM

This

lundefugl

04-27-2025, 01:28 PM #6

This

ChampMan
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05-02-2025, 05:12 AM

Get the Universal USB installer from pendrivelinux. Choose Windows 7 Installer, navigate to your ISO file, pick your storage device, confirm the format option, and execute the process.

ChampMan

05-02-2025, 05:12 AM #7

Get the Universal USB installer from pendrivelinux. Choose Windows 7 Installer, navigate to your ISO file, pick your storage device, confirm the format option, and execute the process.

achump
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05-02-2025, 06:21 AM

It uses a SATA drive. Recent motherboards lack IDE ports.

achump

05-02-2025, 06:21 AM #8

It uses a SATA drive. Recent motherboards lack IDE ports.