Is recommended new drives compatible?

PTBK · 16 Jul 2017

So in another thread I posted a nice man said that my drive is dying and needs to be replaced. Fair enough. He then linked 2 SSD's and 2 HDD's telling me to use one SSD for windows and programs and the other for data. My question is are these compatible with my current hardware? And if so could I install them myself easily? Thank you

SSD
http://https://www.newegg.com/Produc...82E16820215052
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16820177029

HDD
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16822236625
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...1Z4-0002-002U9

ICIT2LOL · 16 Jul 2017

Hello PYKB mate I looked at the links and the first SSD link didn't open but the second did and all I can say is as long as you buy a good brand SSD and spinner then it doesn't make that much difference.

Cheapest doesn't necessarily mean best either

Peronally I like Samsung, Crucial, and SanDisk for the SSD and Seagate for a spinner. Now the choice is yours of course and I know there will be others who say different to me but I would go for a Samsung 850 EVO of 250GB and a Seagate spinner of whatever size you want depends On how uch data you aim at saving there and I think 1TB would be ample for the average user.

To install I suggest you have a look at some Yuotubes on installing new hard drives it really is simple as long as you are careful re static electricity

There is a tutorial somewhere here on how to use the SSD for the OS and a spinner for the data but I cannot put my finger on it right away. and this is another must if you take my advice Optimize Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums

PTBK · 16 Jul 2017

Thank you very much I really appreciate the help.

ICIT2LOL · 16 Jul 2017

No worrier mate keep us updated eh?

PTBK · 17 Jul 2017

I just ordered the SSD & the HDD as well as a 2.5 to 3.5" just in case. It should take 5-7 business days for the stuff to arrive because I chose poor man delivery. Thanks again for your help I'll let you know when the item arrived. Cheers

Megahertz07 · 17 Jul 2017

You have no idea how the SSD will improve your computer.
What SSD and what HDD did you buy (only curios)?

PTBK · 17 Jul 2017

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAAEE3WF4498

These are the two I bought from the list you suggested. I'm really anxious to get them and get my computer running again. I can't thank you guys enough.

Megahertz07 · 17 Jul 2017

A 120G SSD for Windows and programs is more than you are going to use.
What about a HDD for your data?

PTBK · 18 Jul 2017

Oops I thought I linked the other one.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16822236625

In the mail and on way.

Megahertz07 · 18 Jul 2017

Good choice.
Jeremy, you have two options to install and move the the data to D:
- You can install Win 7 on C: (SSD) and change the links of My Documents, My Pictures etc to D: (HDD). That is quite simple and you do it after installation.
- You can install Win 7 on C: (SSD) and move C:\users to D: (HDD). That is quite simple and you do it during installation. Please read Kari tutorial below.
https://www.sevenforums.com/attachme...stallation.pdf

On my computer I have moved C:\users to D: (HDD), and I recommend to do it. Have a look at Kari tutorial. If you feel that you can do it, the files you're going to need are below.
https://www.sevenforums.com/attachme...d-relocate.zip

When installing Win 7 leave only the SSD attached to the MB. After installation of after entering Audit mode (Kari tutorial), shut down the computer and attach the HDD.