I currently have my operating system on a 256 GB SATA SSD, paired with a 1 TB hard drive. I recently got a 1 TB NVMe SSD, and I'm considering transferring my OS over to it. My SATA SSD mainly just holds the OS, so I wouldn't be losing any important data. However, I've heard some concerns about having the OS on the main drive and whether it's better to keep it on a separate drive. Is it a good idea to move my OS to the NVMe SSD?
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I’ve always been told to start fresh when switching drives, so I'd suggest doing a clean install on the NVMe. Just unplug your old SATA SSD, install Windows on the new one, and once it’s set up, you can plug the SATA back in to transfer any files you need.
Honestly, moving to the NVMe won’t make a huge difference for most uses. If your system runs fine, it might not be worth the hassle.
The idea that you should keep your OS on a separate drive is pretty outdated. For years now, it's been seen as better to have the OS on your fastest drive, whether that’s a dedicated boot drive or sharing that space. In your case, definitely move your OS to the NVMe—it’s a solid upgrade without any major drawbacks for most users!
If your SATA SSD is already booting up quick enough, you might not need to stress about moving it right away. You could always partition the NVMe for the OS later if you find it necessary. For now, if it's working, just leave it as is and consider transferring when you next reinstall your OS.
Yes, if you can, your boot drive should definitely be on the fastest drive available. It’ll help overall performance!
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