Should I Transfer My OS to My New NVMe SSD from My SATA SSD?
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I'm working with a 256 GB SATA SSD that currently holds my operating system, along with a 1 TB hard drive for storage. I recently got a 1 TB NVMe SSD and I'm considering moving my OS over to it. My SATA SSD only has the OS, so I wouldn't lose any data. However, I'm a bit worried that switching the OS to the NVMe might cause some issues. I've heard conflicting information about whether it's better to keep the OS on a separate drive. What do you all think?
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About the idea of keeping the OS on a separate drive, that's really outdated advice. It's been recommended for a while now to just have your OS on the fastest drive. With your setup, you should definitely move your OS to the NVMe. No downsides really!
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Honestly, I don’t think you'll notice much difference either way, but moving it to the NVMe could be beneficial in the long run, especially if you plan on using it heavily.
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Definitely go for it! Your boot drive should be on the fastest storage available. Putting the OS on the NVMe will speed things up, so I say do the transfer.
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I’m a big believer in doing a fresh install whenever possible. You should unplug the SATA SSD with Windows on it, plug in the NVMe, and do a fresh Windows install on that. Then, once you're up and running, reconnect the SATA and transfer any essential files you want to keep. That way, you can repurpose the SATA as a secondary drive without hassle!
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If it's running fine on the SATA SSD and booting quickly, you might as well leave it there for now. But when you eventually reinstall the OS, that's a good time to transfer it to the NVMe. Makes the process easier since you can just focus on the new setup then!
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