Hey everyone! I'm in the process of building a new rig and I'm looking for some feedback on my parts list. Since I'm transferring my NVMe drives from my current build, I have a specific question: Do I need to completely wipe the drives before installing them in the new PC, or can I handle that during the Windows installation? Any tips would be greatly appreciated!
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You probably don't need to wipe or reinstall Windows on your NVMe drives before using them in your new rig. It's actually recommended to start fresh with a new operating system when building a new PC, but you can wipe the drive during installation by deleting the old partitions. Just remember, this doesn't actually erase the data; it just removes the data map. A full reformat isn't necessary unless you prefer that option.
Just a heads up, it looks like you might be overpaying for some components! I found a similar parts list that saves you about $350 without sacrificing performance. You might want to check it out!
Thanks for pointing that out! If I were to go for air cooling, do you think the G.Skill Flare X5 64 GB RAM would be better for clearance? Also, I already bought the motherboard from a friend. I'm a bit confused about going for the new 4TB NVMe drive when I already own two drives. What's your take?