I've just assembled all the parts for my new PC build into my old case, but this is my first time doing it myself. Usually, I've gone with a service like pcspecialist. I'm feeling pretty confident right now because I've done a lot of reading and watching videos. My last question is about installing Windows.
Currently, my setup has a 1TB SSD with Windows installed and a 1TB M.2 drive. I was planning to keep the M.2 for extra storage like photos and music, but I'm not sure if there's a reason to keep the SSD as well.
Would it be fine to reformat both drives and simply move them to the new build for an easy Windows setup? Or should I go with a fresh installation using a USB? Also, if I do move my existing drives, is it easy to transfer Windows to the new, much faster 4TB M.2 drive I'm planning to use? Thanks!
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I’d recommend doing a fresh install using a USB. You can grab the Windows Media Creation tool to help make the bootable drive. Just plug it into the new PC and boot from the BIOS boot menu, then follow the setup process. It’s pretty straightforward!
I always prefer a fresh install. It clears out a lot of the junk and really cleans up Windows!
Yeah, definitely go for a fresh install with a USB drive. Just download the ISO from Microsoft’s site, and it’ll help avoid any old driver conflicts. It makes things a lot cleaner!
Fresh install is the way to go! It helps reduce driver issues and gives you a clean slate for the system.
Using a USB for a fresh install is usually the smoothest approach. It prevents carryover issues from old drivers or settings. You want your new build to be the best it can be! Just remember that if you format both drives, they’ll be empty, so it's better to set up the new M.2 drive for Windows and then add the others afterward. Also, check if you need a new Windows license!
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