Raptor to SSD

I ordered a Patriot Torqz SSD. I currently dual boot between Win 7 Pro (1st drive) and Win 7 Ultimate (2nd drive), each a separate 74GB Raptor drive.

I use Acronis True Image for back ups and was thinking of swapping the SSD for 1 of the Raptors and restoring the proper drive image to it.

I'm not sure if it matter which drive I replace. I'm not sure if I can do what I have outlined here.

I am sure someone here is sure, and will tell me.

TIA

Thank you.

FWIW - I did install the drive and the back up image and all worked OK.

I wasn't happy with the performance, so I took the advice of someone on the Patriot forum - formatted, clean install, and ran HDTune - much better results.

Putting an old image on a new HD is like giving wife 2 the same diamond you gave wife 1. It may get the job done, but you'll live to regret it.

I have the latest firmware, I checked. I have not installed TRIM yet.

I ordered the drive from Newegg yesterday at 9:29AM - had in installed today by 1PM. Then formatted and did the clean/right way install, up and running by 4PM - still pretty new to me.

I got the 64 GB drive, which was sold out by today. I wasn't the only one who took your advice

Right after ordering the drive I went to the Patriot site, looked around, joined the forum, and between here and there I am off to a good start with the SSD.

As of right now, I don't regret the purchase 1 bit. I expect it will be a great learning opportunity for me and better prepare me for choices when I build a new machine.

Thanks again for your recommendation and help.

Yes, by all means install TRIM.

rbmorse said:

Yes, by all means install TRIM.

Done...