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BIG difference. Very big.

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From settings like hibernate and boot ups, and general applications? oh yeah

On an HDD opening devices and printers takes way too long.

 

For windows 10 and simple boot ups? yes, but less of an impact than say windows 7 on an SSD.

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Yes a massive difference. Your PC will boot quicker and nothing will lag at all.

Its one of the main reasons people buy an SSD in the first place (to have the OS on it)

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You will see a huge difference in every aspect. 

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You can see a massive difference in speed.

 

Faster boot time.

 

Faster game load.

 

Faster application load.

 

Faster write/read.

 

Faster everything.

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Faster in every way, and VERY VERY noticeable in every day tasks.

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Is there tools where I can move my os accross? Do you recommending backing it up before hand> 

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Is there tools where I can move my os accross? Do you recommending backing it up before hand> 

 

I would heavily recommend clean installing windows if you can though.

 

You can clone the drive using tools though.

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I would heavily recommend clean installing windows if you can though.

 

You can clone the drive using tools though.

Why clean install it? 

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Why clean install it? 

The biggest reason is that an old cluttered OS install can become bogged down and slow over time. Doing a clean install will ensure you get a clean, fresh, fast install, with no corrupted drivers, system files, clogged registry entries, a million extra startup items, etc.

 

If your existing OS is very clean, you can probably get away with cloning it, but a fresh install is always ideal.

 

If you want to clone the HDD to SSD, you should use a cloning tool, such as:

Macrium Reflect

EaseUS Disk Copy Home

CloneZilla (Not recommended if the SSD is smaller than the HDD)

Acronis True Image

etc

 

Some SSD's actually come with cloning software bundled with them (Samsung, for example). Also, if the HDD is a Western Digital branded one, you get access to a limited feature free version of Acronis True Image.

 

Personally, I recommend EaseUS Disk Copy Home, since it's incredibly easy to use, and you can create a bootable USB to perform the cloning.

http://www.easeus.com/disk-copy/home-edition/

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The biggest reason is that an old cluttered OS install can become bogged down and slow over time. Doing a clean install will ensure you get a clean, fresh, fast install, with no corrupted drivers, system files, clogged registry entries, a million extra startup items, etc.

 

If your existing OS is very clean, you can probably get away with cloning it, but a fresh install is always ideal.

 

If you want to clone the HDD to SSD, you should use a cloning tool, such as:

Macrium Reflect

EaseUS Disk Copy Home

CloneZilla (Not recommended if the SSD is smaller than the HDD)

Acronis True Image

etc

 

Some SSD's actually come with cloning software bundled with them (Samsung, for example). Also, if the HDD is a Western Digital branded one, you get access to a limited feature free version of Acronis True Image.

 

Personally, I recommend EaseUS Disk Copy Home, since it's incredibly easy to use, and you can create a bootable USB to perform the cloning.

http://www.easeus.com/disk-copy/home-edition/

Sorry for the late reply, I had to sleep xD How do you do a fresh install though? thanks for the advice! 

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Fresh install...using a DVD or USB.

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Hey there GeorgeKellow,
 
SSDs have instant access times and much greater transfer speeds. When the OS is put on a SSD it loads much faster, the overall responsiveness and performance of the computer improves dramatically and the transfer speeds increase significantly. I'd say putting the OS and your most demanding applications on a SSD is a great plan. 
 
Regarding the migration of the OS I would also suggest doing a fresh install as this would be the most problem-free way. Cloning your old OS partition might enable the SSD to be seen by the system as a HDD and thus miss out on important features such as TRIM and be susceptible to defragmentation which can degrade the SSD's lifespan. :)
 
Feel free to ask if you have other questions :)
 
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It will create hell of a difference. Windows and programmes will lead alot faster

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