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MingLee420
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so im getting basically a new pc but with a gpu cuz i have a 2070 super planning to put in. I want to use all of my same drives but i want to get a bigger capacity faster ssd for my os so i have 2 hard drives and 1 ssd and 1ssd with os i want to get a nvme ssd with 250gb and i want to know if i could use my other drives with a new os drive that is fresh

 

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  • CPU
    10700k 5ghz All core 47 ring ratio 1.275v
  • Motherboard
    MSI Z590 A Pro
  • RAM
    4x8 viper steel samsung bdie: 4200-17-17-30
  • GPU
    Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming Oc
  • Case
    O11 air mini
  • Storage
    970 Evo Plus 500gb OS, Sn550 1tb, 860 evo 500gb, 2tb MX500
  • PSU
    RM750x (2018)
  • Display(s)
    Acer Nitro vg272up, Kogan 24 1080 120hz
  • Cooling
    arctic 280aio, EK M.2 NVMe Heatsink on 970 evo plus
     
    Second: 
    Cpu: i5-8400
    Cooling: ID-Cooling Frostflow 120x
    Ram: 2x8gb 2666 c16 hyperx fury, tuned the absolute balls out of it but def not stehble.
    Mobo: Asus Prime H310M-K
    Gpu: Igpu
    Case: Coolermaster MB311L
     
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2 hours ago, DeceasedRodent said:

Yes, you can

 

really cause i thought you havve have to start fresh iif you want a new os drive

 

Main:

  • CPU
    10700k 5ghz All core 47 ring ratio 1.275v
  • Motherboard
    MSI Z590 A Pro
  • RAM
    4x8 viper steel samsung bdie: 4200-17-17-30
  • GPU
    Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming Oc
  • Case
    O11 air mini
  • Storage
    970 Evo Plus 500gb OS, Sn550 1tb, 860 evo 500gb, 2tb MX500
  • PSU
    RM750x (2018)
  • Display(s)
    Acer Nitro vg272up, Kogan 24 1080 120hz
  • Cooling
    arctic 280aio, EK M.2 NVMe Heatsink on 970 evo plus
     
    Second: 
    Cpu: i5-8400
    Cooling: ID-Cooling Frostflow 120x
    Ram: 2x8gb 2666 c16 hyperx fury, tuned the absolute balls out of it but def not stehble.
    Mobo: Asus Prime H310M-K
    Gpu: Igpu
    Case: Coolermaster MB311L
     
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9 minutes ago, MingLee420 said:

really cause i thought you havve have to start fresh iif you want a new os drive

 

You just need to clear the data and delete any partitions on the old drives and you're good to go

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There is software that can migrate a drive to another unit. However, you need to have a running system with both drives installed. If the new o/s unit is m.2 NVMe and your existing system does not support it, you may have to build the new system from scratch.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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On 3/5/2021 at 10:15 PM, brob said:

There is software that can migrate a drive to another unit. However, you need to have a running system with both drives installed. If the new o/s unit is m.2 NVMe and your existing system does not support it, you may have to build the new system from scratch.

i managed to get my new nvme ssd but i dont know how to move my os data to new nvme

Main:

  • CPU
    10700k 5ghz All core 47 ring ratio 1.275v
  • Motherboard
    MSI Z590 A Pro
  • RAM
    4x8 viper steel samsung bdie: 4200-17-17-30
  • GPU
    Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming Oc
  • Case
    O11 air mini
  • Storage
    970 Evo Plus 500gb OS, Sn550 1tb, 860 evo 500gb, 2tb MX500
  • PSU
    RM750x (2018)
  • Display(s)
    Acer Nitro vg272up, Kogan 24 1080 120hz
  • Cooling
    arctic 280aio, EK M.2 NVMe Heatsink on 970 evo plus
     
    Second: 
    Cpu: i5-8400
    Cooling: ID-Cooling Frostflow 120x
    Ram: 2x8gb 2666 c16 hyperx fury, tuned the absolute balls out of it but def not stehble.
    Mobo: Asus Prime H310M-K
    Gpu: Igpu
    Case: Coolermaster MB311L
     
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On 3/5/2021 at 10:15 PM, brob said:

There is software that can migrate a drive to another unit. However, you need to have a running system with both drives installed. If the new o/s unit is m.2 NVMe and your existing system does not support it, you may have to build the new system from scratch.

also im thinking of just doing a fresh install for os will my other drives work with a different drive and new windows because i dont want to install all my games and stuff

Main:

  • CPU
    10700k 5ghz All core 47 ring ratio 1.275v
  • Motherboard
    MSI Z590 A Pro
  • RAM
    4x8 viper steel samsung bdie: 4200-17-17-30
  • GPU
    Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming Oc
  • Case
    O11 air mini
  • Storage
    970 Evo Plus 500gb OS, Sn550 1tb, 860 evo 500gb, 2tb MX500
  • PSU
    RM750x (2018)
  • Display(s)
    Acer Nitro vg272up, Kogan 24 1080 120hz
  • Cooling
    arctic 280aio, EK M.2 NVMe Heatsink on 970 evo plus
     
    Second: 
    Cpu: i5-8400
    Cooling: ID-Cooling Frostflow 120x
    Ram: 2x8gb 2666 c16 hyperx fury, tuned the absolute balls out of it but def not stehble.
    Mobo: Asus Prime H310M-K
    Gpu: Igpu
    Case: Coolermaster MB311L
     
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Check the support pages of the drive as the manufacturer may provide software to clone to the new drive. Otherwise an internet search will turn up many instructional pages.

 

If you decide to install new keeping the data on other drives is not a problem. However if you have installed games or other programs on another drive then you may need to do some extra work, depending on the software. Some of this work may have to be done before switching to the new drive. (You may have to reinstall programs run from another drive.)

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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On 4/9/2021 at 8:24 PM, brob said:

Check the support pages of the drive as the manufacturer may provide software to clone to the new drive. Otherwise an internet search will turn up many instructional pages.

 

If you decide to install new keeping the data on other drives is not a problem. However if you have installed games or other programs on another drive then you may need to do some extra work, depending on the software. Some of this work may have to be done before switching to the new drive. (You may have to reinstall programs run from another drive.)

what do you mean if i install games on the other drive i maybe need to do some work?

 

Main:

  • CPU
    10700k 5ghz All core 47 ring ratio 1.275v
  • Motherboard
    MSI Z590 A Pro
  • RAM
    4x8 viper steel samsung bdie: 4200-17-17-30
  • GPU
    Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming Oc
  • Case
    O11 air mini
  • Storage
    970 Evo Plus 500gb OS, Sn550 1tb, 860 evo 500gb, 2tb MX500
  • PSU
    RM750x (2018)
  • Display(s)
    Acer Nitro vg272up, Kogan 24 1080 120hz
  • Cooling
    arctic 280aio, EK M.2 NVMe Heatsink on 970 evo plus
     
    Second: 
    Cpu: i5-8400
    Cooling: ID-Cooling Frostflow 120x
    Ram: 2x8gb 2666 c16 hyperx fury, tuned the absolute balls out of it but def not stehble.
    Mobo: Asus Prime H310M-K
    Gpu: Igpu
    Case: Coolermaster MB311L
     
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On 4/9/2021 at 8:24 PM, brob said:

Check the support pages of the drive as the manufacturer may provide software to clone to the new drive. Otherwise an internet search will turn up many instructional pages.

 

If you decide to install new keeping the data on other drives is not a problem. However if you have installed games or other programs on another drive then you may need to do some extra work, depending on the software. Some of this work may have to be done before switching to the new drive. (You may have to reinstall programs run from another drive.)

cuz if all i have to do is fresh intall windows on os drive and have all my other drives have all my games still would be great

Main:

  • CPU
    10700k 5ghz All core 47 ring ratio 1.275v
  • Motherboard
    MSI Z590 A Pro
  • RAM
    4x8 viper steel samsung bdie: 4200-17-17-30
  • GPU
    Gigabyte RTX 3080 Gaming Oc
  • Case
    O11 air mini
  • Storage
    970 Evo Plus 500gb OS, Sn550 1tb, 860 evo 500gb, 2tb MX500
  • PSU
    RM750x (2018)
  • Display(s)
    Acer Nitro vg272up, Kogan 24 1080 120hz
  • Cooling
    arctic 280aio, EK M.2 NVMe Heatsink on 970 evo plus
     
    Second: 
    Cpu: i5-8400
    Cooling: ID-Cooling Frostflow 120x
    Ram: 2x8gb 2666 c16 hyperx fury, tuned the absolute balls out of it but def not stehble.
    Mobo: Asus Prime H310M-K
    Gpu: Igpu
    Case: Coolermaster MB311L
     
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7 hours ago, MingLee420 said:

what do you mean if i install games on the other drive i maybe need to do some work?

 

 

Just what I said. I will not guess at how you installed your software. If you use Steam, check it's support pages for guidance.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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