I'm getting a new PC soon and I want to know if I can just move my current SSD to it. I've heard there might be potential driver problems, and I'm a bit worried about that. Also, my internet isn't great, so I'd rather not have to redownload all my games. I thought about getting a new SSD and doing a fresh Windows install, but then it might mess up my directories and shortcuts since the old SSD won't be the primary drive anymore. What should I do?
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Absolutely, you can just transfer your SSD to the new PC and it should work without issues. However, I'd recommend not reusing your old Windows installation because of potential conflicts. A better approach is to get a new SSD for the OS and use the old one as extra storage. You can easily reimport your Steam library from there when you set it up.
Yes, moving your SSD should go smoothly. Just make sure to remove any old drivers before the switch to avoid conflicts. It's perfectly fine to use the old SSD for games afterward; just don't try to carry over the old Windows. It's best to start fresh with your new system.
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