Hey everyone, my wife's PC is acting up with constant 100% disk usage and freezing issues. Although the SSD inspection software isn't flagging any faults, I suspect her Kingston SSD might be the problem. I'd like to either replace the SSD or add another drive while keeping the Kingston for extra storage. Her motherboard is an Asus Prime B450-A II, which has one M.2 NVMe slot and several SATA slots. Is it better to install a new SATA SSD for running Windows or get an NVMe drive? If I go for the NVMe, how do I transfer the data? Also, any recommendations for a good SSD under €100? Thanks for your help!
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It really depends on your current SSD type. Some NVMe drives can be slower as they actually use SATA technology. You should check what kind you have!
You can use either a SATA SSD or an M.2 as a boot drive; it’s personal choice. M.2 drives usually offer better speed, while SATA drives are simpler to install. Right now, SSD prices are a bit high due to market fluctuations, unfortunately. Cloning your OS can be done with software—many brands like Kingston and Samsung offer it free with their SSDs. Just make sure to install the NVMe driver beforehand to avoid issues! Brands like Samsung, Kingston, and even budget options from Patriot or Lexar are good bets.
Thanks, that’s super helpful! Do these cloning tools transfer only the OS or do they grab all data too?
It's a Kingston SNV2S500G.