How to install a new SSD?

[super365]

I am going to buy a new SSD, how to install it? I am going to install windows 7 into it too.

I have only installed a normal hard disk before. I am not sure if SSD needs to be initialized or something.

 

[SEvsNK]

Fresh install or ghost copy ?

 

[jedi5diah]

itz the same as normal hdd, plug power n sata, it will auto format when you install os, just be sure u select your ssd, usually the brand name will be shown.

 

[WhiteHunter]

itz the same as normal hdd, plug power n sata, it will auto format when you install os, just be sure u select your ssd, usually the brand name will be shown.

ic. don't have to do anything else right.

 

[Goodshot]

Everything is same as u install like hdd

 

[Eclora]

Depends.

If its a sata SSD(cheapest most wide spread) then just attach sata data and sata power cable to it and you are good to go.

If it is a m.2 ssd(compact and fast) then you need to check your mobo for m.2 slots (any z97 or x99 board should have one) then just slot it in.

If its a PCI-E SSD(expensive, fast and big) then check your mobo bios for update for better compatibility some mobos need update to run PCI-E ssd as boot drive.

If its a NVME ssd(which i doubt it is) then you need to connect it to a mini sas connecter into a m.2 slot and power it with a sata power cable.

 

[super365]

Samsung 850 EVO / PRO is SATA correct?

 

[Eclora]

Samsung 850 EVO / PRO is SATA correct?

It has both sata and m.2 versions but most shops sell sata

 

[super365]

Can I plug into a PC that already contains a windows now. So I format it first. Then I use the formatted SSD in a new PC?

 

[Audiology93]

Samsung 850 EVO / PRO is SATA correct?

Yes get the SATA one. Just plug in the meepok cable with L connector.

 

[super365]

Fresh install or ghost copy ?

fresh install

 

[yosemi]

just install normally lor no different.

 

[ondooy]

Can I plug into a PC that already contains a windows now. So I format it first. Then I use the formatted SSD in a new PC?

no needto format windows willdo it for you when you install your new os on your new pc...

 

[noobiee]

which brand and model are you getting?

samsung? kingston?

 

[super365]

which brand and model are you getting?

samsung? kingston?

Samsung 850 EVO / PRO. 250 / 256 GB

 

[mosmos]

quite tricky, sometimes old laptop do not detect new sdd, really a headache, better check specs before buying~

 

[super365]

Samsung SSD comes with a CD, do you guys need to use the CD to do anything?

 

[Goodshot]

Samsung SSD comes with a CD, do you guys need to use the CD to do anything?

No i didnt , i just plug in ssd / usb window / power on / window installer boot up/ click install / done .

 

[enenyi]

Samsung SSD comes with a CD, do you guys need to use the CD to do anything?

Off the shelf, an SSD is likened to a HDD. Did ur HDDs come with CDs for hardware/software installation? Same logic for SSDs. Most likely the CDs are some disk cloning utilities.

 

[superzheny]

If desktop, just unplug the sata connector on ur old drive, install the new drive on a new sata connector, pop in the windows cd, boot from it, create new media and install on it. After entering windows, power off and reconnect the sata connector. Chances are your computer will immediately recognised the 2nd drive with all your old file on it. Simply enter disk management and delete the volume and recreate a new disk