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Hello, I recently built my first gaming PC. For storage I have a 120 GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. The SSD filled up a lot faster than I expected only having the OS and one or two games on it. I want to buy a 256 GB SSD. If I want to configure the two SSDs in Raid, would this be possible. I know they have to be the exact same model, but do they have to be the same capacity as well? Also, will the OS and all other data be erased from my current SSD?

This leads me to my final question: what is the difference between an OEM OS and a retail OS. I bought the OEM version because it was much cheaper. What would I have gotten differently with the retail version?

  • They have to be the same SSD in order to do Striping RAID (I was under that impression anyway)
  • And yes, the data would be erased regardless :(
  • And OEM means Original Equiptment Manufacturer, so to say that this copy was meant to be installed by someone else who built your PC for you, as they are the manufacturer. If you are building a new PC for yourself, technically you should purchase a retail version as you are the end user. If you are building for someone else, use the OEM version.
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Hello, I recently built my first gaming PC. For storage I have a 120 GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. The SSD filled up a lot faster than I expected only having the OS and one or two games on it. I want to buy a 256 GB SSD. If I want to configure the two SSDs in Raid, would this be possible. I know they have to be the exact same model, but do they have to be the same capacity as well? Also, will the OS and all other data be erased from my current SSD?

This leads me to my final question: what is the difference between an OEM OS and a retail OS. I bought the OEM version because it was much cheaper. What would I have gotten differently with the retail version?

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Hello, I recently built my first gaming PC. For storage I have a 120 GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. The SSD filled up a lot faster than I expected only having the OS and one or two games on it. I want to buy a 256 GB SSD. If I want to configure the two SSDs in Raid, would this be possible. I know they have to be the exact same model, but do they have to be the same capacity as well? Also, will the OS and all other data be erased from my current SSD?

This leads me to my final question: what is the difference between an OEM OS and a retail OS. I bought the OEM version because it was much cheaper. What would I have gotten differently with the retail version?

The OEM version just means it's tied to the motherboard. 

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Well this sucks, I actually had to get a new motherboard for faulty sound on my old one. Will I need to buy a new OS as well -___-

No, just call them and explain your situation, They usually don't give a shit.

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Hello, I recently built my first gaming PC. For storage I have a 120 GB SSD and a 1TB HDD. The SSD filled up a lot faster than I expected only having the OS and one or two games on it. I want to buy a 256 GB SSD. If I want to configure the two SSDs in Raid, would this be possible. I know they have to be the exact same model, but do they have to be the same capacity as well? Also, will the OS and all other data be erased from my current SSD?

This leads me to my final question: what is the difference between an OEM OS and a retail OS. I bought the OEM version because it was much cheaper. What would I have gotten differently with the retail version?

  • They have to be the same SSD in order to do Striping RAID (I was under that impression anyway)
  • And yes, the data would be erased regardless :(
  • And OEM means Original Equiptment Manufacturer, so to say that this copy was meant to be installed by someone else who built your PC for you, as they are the manufacturer. If you are building a new PC for yourself, technically you should purchase a retail version as you are the end user. If you are building for someone else, use the OEM version.

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  • They have to be the same SSD in order to do Striping RAID (I was under that impression anyway)
  • And yes, the data would be erased regardless :(
  • And OEM means Original Equiptment Manufacturer, so to say that this copy was meant to be installed by someone else who built your PC for you, as they are the manufacturer. If you are building a new PC for yourself, technically you should purchase a retail version as you are the end user. If you are building for someone else, use the OEM version.

 

So this being the case, what would be an easy solution to upgrading SSD capacity

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So this being the case, what would be an easy solution to upgrading SSD capacity

Your OEM edition of Windows is good for one first installation plus what Microsoft calls a 'Repair'. This could mean a Motherboard Upgrade, a CPU upgrade or a Hard Drive upgrade or replacement (or all three at once). If you've already done one of those, your Windows License will not be valid if you try installing on your 256GB SSD. It is worth checking before you buy a new copy though, so that you don't waste money.

 

Although what I have done in the past is move stuff from the smaller drive to the larger drive. Meaning User Directories, Programmes etc.

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Your OEM edition of Windows is good for one first installation plus what Microsoft calls a 'Repair'. This could mean a Motherboard Upgrade, a CPU upgrade or a Hard Drive upgrade or replacement (or all three at once). If you've already done one of those, your Windows License will not be valid if you try installing on your 256GB SSD. It is worth checking before you buy a new copy though, so that you don't waste money.

 

Although what I have done in the past is move stuff from the smaller drive to the larger drive. Meaning User Directories, Programmes etc.

When I was on the phone with MSI about fixing my mobo, they had me clear the cmos. When I did this, it said my Windows version was not valid (which I was able to fix before sending my mobo back for a refund) would this have counted as 'what Microsoft calls a "Repair"'   Wish I could try moving user Directories and such, but I don't have a new mobo at the moment as the one I want is out of stock just about everywhere -___-

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When I was on the phone with MSI about fixing my mobo, they had me clear the cmos. When I did this, it said my Windows version was not valid (which I was able to fix before sending my mobo back for a refund) would this have counted as 'what Microsoft calls a "Repair"'   Wish I could try moving user Directories and such, but I don't have a new mobo at the moment as the one I want is out of stock just about everywhere -___-

Looks like you'll have to buy a new OS then :( Ah well

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Looks Like I'll be going with a 256GB SSD for my OS and some large, important games that I play a lot. Then I'll used the 128GB SSD for games I play less, and the 1TB HDD for some games, most programs, and general files. I think I'll just go the Windows 8 route and not cheap out and buy the retail version this time xD Thanks for all your help everyone, esp. 

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 I know they have to be the exact same model, but do they have to be the same capacity as well?

They do not have to be the same model or same capacity. However it is highly recommended that you do use two of the same drives. If the drives perform differently, the faster one will be held back a little bit by the slower one (this isn't much of a change). If the drives are different sizes, then both drives' usable space will be equal to that of the smallest drive.

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In that case, should I go with Windows 8, even without a touchscreen monitor? (if you have experience with it)

My brother has a Sony Vaio notebook with it on and he rather likes it (no touch screen).

 

Make sure you buy Windows 8.1 instead of 8, saves downloading update.

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