Solved Is recommended new drives compatible?

[PTBK]

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/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820215052
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820177029

HDD
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236625
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=1Z4-0002-002U9

 

[ICIT2LOL]

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]

Thank you very much I really appreciate the help.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

No worrier mate keep us updated eh?

 

[PTBK]

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]

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

 

[PTBK]

[URL="https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820215052"]https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAAEE3WF4498[/URL]

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]

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

 

[PTBK]

Oops I thought I linked the other one.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822236625

In the mail and on way.

 

[Megahertz07]

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/attachments/tutorials/119213d1291161650-user-profiles-create-move-during-windows-7-installation-relocate-user-folders-during-windows-7-installation.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/attachments/general-discussion/399687d1499298283-my-computer-freezes-randomly-while-hdd-light-turns-solid-red-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.

 

[PTBK]

Wow man you are a boss thank you.

 

[Megahertz07]

Fell free to ask any questions you may have.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Glad you got sorted now you will really sea difference and once you get settled in take a look at this
USING OPTIMISE TUTORIAL
Just a little something that will make your machine a little faster and more efficient is this Optimize Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums
It is my bible when installing an OS on my machines and also when I am fixing friends and family machines too.
Now if you go through it slowly you will find lots of tweaks and they are all really thoroughly done by the authour Brink a fellow who is in my mind brilliant and if you need to ask questions he is just the most obliging person around.
The other thing is that you may lose some of the "bling" such as transparency (you don't have to I find it unnecessary) and all the tweaks are reversible.
If you do get stuck just post back in that tutorial and you will get help. Another bonus using this tutorial is that it helps you find your way around your machine and Windows 7!
Just one tip I would say you start with is do this Registry - Backup and Restore - Windows 7 Help Forums do this and it will save you a lot of grief if you are ever doing things in the registry and even if you don't it is a good back up to have if your system ever gets corrupted.
(pretyped to save time)

 

[TechnoMage2016]

Good luck with Newegg! They just pulled a 'Bait N Switch' on me that really ticked me off.
I cancelled the sale and unsubscribed from their daily ad sheet.
I got an email from someone in customer support and I told her exactly what I thought of the sales practices of her company. I'd close my account there if I could find out how! Grrrrr!

Good Luck Mate!

 

[PTBK]

Just wanted to let you guys know that I got the last hard drive today and completed the set-up. Thank you for all your help & advice.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

Up and running again that's great mate .

If you are interested in making your machine a little more faster and efficient have a read of my little ditty
USING OPTIMISE TUTORIAL
Just a little something that will make your machine a little faster and more efficient is this Optimize Windows 7 - Windows 7 Help Forums
It is my bible when installing an OS on my machines and also when I am fixing friends and family machines too.
Now if you go through it slowly you will find lots of tweaks and they are all really thoroughly done by the authour Brink a fellow who is in my mind brilliant and if you need to ask questions he is just the most obliging person around.
The other thing is that you may lose some of the "bling" such as transparency (you don't have to I find it unnecessary) and all the tweaks are reversible.
If you do get stuck just post back in that tutorial and you will get help. Another bonus using this tutorial is that it helps you find your way around your machine and Windows 7!
Just one tip I would say you start with is do this Registry - Backup and Restore - Windows 7 Help Forums do this and it will save you a lot of grief if you are ever doing things in the registry and even if you don't it is a good back up to have if your system ever gets corrupted.
(pretyped to save time)