Windows 10 with new components

[rjones378]

OK, so:

 

Im going to buy myself a new graphics card and SSD for my rig as my gpu needs replacing and its about time I joined the SSD crew.

 

I also want to get Windows 10.

 

I also want to wipe my current hard drive so that I get a fresh start with my new system.

 

I also want to install Windows onto the new SSD - Im getting the free download.

 

My question is: What is the best way to achieve the new, updated system with Windows 10 running off the SSD and a wiped HDD.

 

Currently, my plan is to:

 

1.  swap out the gpu's while still running windows 7

2. Download the media centre thing and create an install of Windows 10 on a Flash Drive.

3. Plug in the SSD

4. Install W10 to the SSD

5. Wipe the HDD

 

Thoughts? am I wrong? will I break my rig?

[DXMember]

1.  swap out the gpu's while still running windows 7

 

Thoughts? am I wrong? will I break my rig?

Yes, you should deffinately turn off your PC before swapping the cards.

Swapping your GPU while the PC is running is just silly, I wouldn't recomend doing that...

[rjones378]

Yes, you should deffinately turn off your PC before swapping the cards.

Swapping your GPU while the PC is running is just silly, I wouldn't recomend doing that...

slip of the finger. I meant that I wouldn't have done anything regarding windows 10 yet. I would turn off my pc before putting my hands on the gpu

[DXMember]

slip of the finger. I meant that I wouldn't have done anything regarding windows 10 yet. I would turn off my pc before putting my hands on the gpu

seems legit