I'm currently building a new PC and need some guidance on how to effectively use multiple SSDs. I have an old 512GB Gen 3 SSD from my previous setup and a new 2TB Gen 4 SSD that I want to use for the operating system. My plan is to install Windows 11 fresh onto the new SSD because I've heard it boots faster. I'd like to transfer any necessary data from the old SSD to the new one before wiping the old drive clean. Does this sound like a good approach? My old SSD has Windows 10 on it, but I'm under the impression that having both drives connected to the same motherboard shouldn't cause any problems as long as the system boots from the new SSD. I'm open to any advice you have on this! It's not crucial to move everything from the old drive; my primary goal is to get the OS on the new SSD and remove it from the old one. Also, I've read that doing a fresh install of Windows is a good way to avoid any potential driver conflicts with new hardware. Thanks in advance!
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You should be good with your setup! Just keep in mind that if you decide to dual boot with the old Windows 10, make sure to connect the old SSD first and see if it boots up correctly. Sometimes it can have a few odd flashes during boot, but it shouldn't be a big deal. After verifying everything works, go ahead and install Windows 11 on the new drive. Also, you might need to grab the Intel Rapid Storage Driver from your motherboard's website to ensure the Windows installer recognizes the NVMe drive, just in case you hit a snag.
That’s a solid plan! I was actually planning to boot with just the old Windows 10 SSD first to test the new setup as well. Can you clarify what you meant by 'black flashing'? And since I’m using an AMD chipset, do I need a different driver than the Intel one?