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Does anything need to be done when pairing an old HDD with a new SSD?

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30 minutes ago, loubot1 said:

Thanks, is there a way for my system to recognise the things I'm searching for that would be on my HDD? It's annoying that I have to keep manually finding everything 

unfortunately it's on an app to app basis, windows doesn't automatically reallocate the directories.

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Hi, I have an HDD which I have used for a few years now and was previously paired with another SSD. I have built a new system with a new, different SSD. Is there anything that needs to be done in order for them to work well off the bat or is everything fine using them both straight away?

 

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The ideal scenario is that you install Windows with only your boot SSD plugged into the system, that way there won't be any boot sectors in other drives. After that there's no problem putting your old drives in and reformatting them.

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Instlal windows on the SSD and them plug in the HDD and move important files over that you want sped up.

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11 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

The ideal scenario is that you install Windows with only your boot SSD plugged into the system, that way there won't be any boot sectors in other drives. After that there's no problem putting your old drives in and reformatting them.

I did install Windows with only the boot SSD plugged in. Is it necessary that I reformat my HDD? I'm assuming it is because whenever I search for something in the bottom left, if it is on my HDD it never shows up and I have to manually find it.

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6 minutes ago, loubot1 said:

I did install Windows with only the boot SSD plugged in. Is it necessary that I reformat my HDD? I'm assuming it is because whenever I search for something in the bottom left, if it is on my HDD it never shows up and I have to manually find it.

You should be good to go. You don't need to reformat the HDD, it's just if you need cleanup

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

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i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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48 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

You should be good to go. You don't need to reformat the HDD, it's just if you need cleanup

Thanks, is there a way for my system to recognise the things I'm searching for that would be on my HDD? It's annoying that I have to keep manually finding everything 

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30 minutes ago, loubot1 said:

Thanks, is there a way for my system to recognise the things I'm searching for that would be on my HDD? It's annoying that I have to keep manually finding everything 

unfortunately it's on an app to app basis, windows doesn't automatically reallocate the directories.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 10 and Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

How many watts do I need? ATX 3.0 & PCIe 5.0 spec, PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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20 hours ago, fasauceome said:

unfortunately it's on an app to app basis, windows doesn't automatically reallocate the directories.

Okay, thank you for your help :)

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