Where to install Windows 10/11
Where to install Windows 10/11
Hello, I’m considering setting up a new PC and wondering which storage option is best for installing Windows. Right now I have Windows 10 Pro, but I aim to upgrade to Windows 11 later. Unfortunately, my current system lacks a TPM 2.0 chip, which affects certain upgrades. I own a free SATA SSD (ADATA SP550 120 GB) and plan to purchase an M.2 NVMe drive (ADATA LEGEND 960 2TB). I’m thinking about using the SATA SSD as the main system drive and keeping the NVMe drive separate, possibly for gaming. Would this approach work? Or should I install the OS directly on the NVMe drive? Since gaming will be a priority, it’s important to decide wisely. If you need more details, feel free to ask.
I would place it on the 120GB drive, then use the full 2TB NVMe for quick access and keep the HDDs for less demanding tasks.
Ensure your chipset has secure boot enabled and your CPU is from the past eight years. This setup allows Windows 11 to run without requiring a full TPM 2 SoC. You can install it on an SATA drive and later copy the installation to another drive. Just remember to set the boot direction for the NVME SSD.