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Purchase the SSD immediately or hold off until Windows 10 is released?

Purchase the SSD immediately or hold off until Windows 10 is released?

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KBlomme
Junior Member

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02-19-2016, 06:14 AM

#1

Hi. I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I was originally planning on waiting for windows 10 to be released (I hate installing all my programs etc and if I buy one now I would have to do it twice in ~2 months.) The reason I'm a bit wary now is because I'm not sure whether the free upgrade would allow it to be as simple as getting a .iso of windows 10, and using my windows 8.1 activation key to upgrade to windows 10. I never like updating and always prefer clean installs (OCD...). I'm pretty sure (could be wrong) that even if I do wait to get an SSD after windows 10 is released, I would have to install windows 8.1 first and then upgrade via windows updates, rather than installing windows 10 directly. If the latter is the case, I think I'd be better off buying an SSD now, and if the former is the case then I could wait to get an SSD, reformat my hard drive, and download windows 10 directly. What do you guys think?

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KBlomme

02-19-2016, 06:14 AM #1

Hi. I'm in a bit of a dilemma. I was originally planning on waiting for windows 10 to be released (I hate installing all my programs etc and if I buy one now I would have to do it twice in ~2 months.) The reason I'm a bit wary now is because I'm not sure whether the free upgrade would allow it to be as simple as getting a .iso of windows 10, and using my windows 8.1 activation key to upgrade to windows 10. I never like updating and always prefer clean installs (OCD...). I'm pretty sure (could be wrong) that even if I do wait to get an SSD after windows 10 is released, I would have to install windows 8.1 first and then upgrade via windows updates, rather than installing windows 10 directly. If the latter is the case, I think I'd be better off buying an SSD now, and if the former is the case then I could wait to get an SSD, reformat my hard drive, and download windows 10 directly. What do you guys think?

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MrTurtleLover
Member

243

02-19-2016, 08:43 AM

#2

It looks like the Samsung 850 EVO is frequently available these days, making it a good time to buy without delay.

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MrTurtleLover

02-19-2016, 08:43 AM #2

It looks like the Samsung 850 EVO is frequently available these days, making it a good time to buy without delay.

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ilija
Member

206

03-04-2016, 07:23 PM

#3

You could purchase the SSD right away, not wait for Windows 10's release. Once it arrives, install everything on the SSD—including Windows 10—and you'll be ready instantly, without needing separate installations.

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ilija

03-04-2016, 07:23 PM #3

You could purchase the SSD right away, not wait for Windows 10's release. Once it arrives, install everything on the SSD—including Windows 10—and you'll be ready instantly, without needing separate installations.

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Ryanmon
Member

200

03-05-2016, 12:11 AM

#4

Consider buying the Samsung 850 Evo now. I chose the 250GB version a few days back, and it's definitely one of the top investments I've made!

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Ryanmon

03-05-2016, 12:11 AM #4

Consider buying the Samsung 850 Evo now. I chose the 250GB version a few days back, and it's definitely one of the top investments I've made!

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ckronox
Member

76

03-18-2016, 12:48 AM

#5

In the UK the cost remains fairly constant. That feels like a harsh penalty... Having an SSD stored away for later use? Not acceptable.

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ckronox

03-18-2016, 12:48 AM #5

In the UK the cost remains fairly constant. That feels like a harsh penalty... Having an SSD stored away for later use? Not acceptable.

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TNTMaster2904
Junior Member

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03-18-2016, 08:17 AM

#6

Absolutely confident you can manage it! 😄

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TNTMaster2904

03-18-2016, 08:17 AM #6

Absolutely confident you can manage it! 😄

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Skotcher
Member

182

03-19-2016, 05:27 PM

#7

The 250gb should comfortably cover your needs for OS, browser, Steam, and a few additional apps or games.

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Skotcher

03-19-2016, 05:27 PM #7

The 250gb should comfortably cover your needs for OS, browser, Steam, and a few additional apps or games.

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dr4gen_sl4y3r
Member

151

03-21-2016, 02:32 AM

#8

It's still available for a discount on NewEgg, but you'll need to arrange international shipping.

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dr4gen_sl4y3r

03-21-2016, 02:32 AM #8

It's still available for a discount on NewEgg, but you'll need to arrange international shipping.

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jxzuzuzo
Posting Freak

750

03-21-2016, 08:34 AM

#9

BUY IT!

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jxzuzuzo

03-21-2016, 08:34 AM #9

BUY IT!

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TheAlexZ_
Member

210

03-21-2016, 01:08 PM

#10

Yes. I've got windows, most of my programs, steam, skyrim, and world of tanks on there, still plenty of room left. (Half the SSD is still free for me though I've also got a 750gb hdd and 500gb hdd for backups, other games, other programs, recordings, etc..)

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TheAlexZ_

03-21-2016, 01:08 PM #10

Yes. I've got windows, most of my programs, steam, skyrim, and world of tanks on there, still plenty of room left. (Half the SSD is still free for me though I've also got a 750gb hdd and 500gb hdd for backups, other games, other programs, recordings, etc..)

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