Ordering a first SSD device
Ordering a first SSD device
Hello, I’m planning to replace my HDD and will be getting an SSD soon. I want to know if it’s better to keep my HDD as the boot drive or move it aside for files only. Would it be faster to use the SSD for starting up and for storing data? Should I swap the SSD in as the boot device, and if so, how do I do that safely? I don’t want to buy Windows again since it came with my laptop—it’s Windows 10. I’d prefer a reliable setup for my daily tasks like school, work, and gaming. My HDD is 2TB (about 1.8TB in Task Manager). Please let me know. Also, here’s the SSD I’m considering: WD_Black SN750 500GB NVMe Internal Gaming SSD - Gen3 PCIe, M.2 2280, 3D NAND - WDS500G3X0C
Certainly, use the SSD as your primary boot device. This is why it’s preferred—it simplifies the setup process. Just generate a Windows 10 installation media (like a USB drive), boot from it, and it will guide you on installing the new operating system. Once installed, powering on the SSD should automatically activate it, especially when the old HDD still runs the previous version.
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