Thanks Mat. So windows into a USB, out with the old HDD and in with the SSD.
Out with the optical drive, and in with the WD purple? Do I have it right?
Hi
@buckfast
Sounds about right
1) backup windows to a USB drive
2) buy SSD - check for a back up software from the OEM
3) disconnect optical drive
4) connect SSD - run back up software ( double check the instructions, as I am "winging" it )
5) I would then remove old HDD - swap SATA connection to SSD
6) install WD purple to old HDD location, connect SATA from optical to WD purple ( you may not have to do this.. just used to using SATA0 on the MB for the boot drive - more of a habit than a have to do this, ideally both SATA are high speed on the MB, you'll want to check the specs ) Mostly likely both SATA ports are equal in speed... again you'll need to check specs. Also you should be able to either to boot - set it up in the BIOS.