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Questions/Advice needed for SSD installation
Hi guys. I have been wanting to install a SSD drive into my ol PC for a while now and I think it's about time. I have a Windows 7 PC (Home Premium 64bit) that I built myself a few years ago. Still going strong but I'm tired of the lag with these old Seagate HDDs.
I've been looking at a Samsung 850 EVO. I figure I just need the 250GB model, since I'm just looking to put the OS on it. I've been doing some research on this and it appears the EVO comes with some software that I can use to transfer everything on the main drive to the SSD. I'm unclear on the whole process, since there's a little more than just the OS on the main HD.
The main HD has 465GB, of which 382GBs are free. The secondary HD has 931GB, of which 930 is free. I've been reading through these tutorials and some say you can move certain files to another drive in preparation for the transfer of the main HD with the SSD. I do not have a USB to SATA cable, however some articles mention you don't need one.
So what is the procedure for something like this? I'm just looking for anyone who has done this themselves on a PC and any tips/suggestions you might have.
Thanks.