Cloning or fresh install

[Maojasvi]

I am changing my 5400rpm hdd to Samsung 850 evo so should i fresh install os or just clone it. I have hp laptop g6-2236tx with 3rd gen i7 8gb ddr3 ram 2gb graphics....

 

[jankerson]

Try cloning 1st, if that doesn't work for you then do a fresh install.

If it does work for you then you saved a lot of time.

 

[USAFRet]

I am changing my 5400rpm hdd to Samsung 850 evo so should i fresh install os or just clone it. I have hp laptop g6-2236tx with 3rd gen i7 8gb ddr3 ram 2gb graphics....

What size is the new SSD?
How much total space is consumed on your current drive?
What OS is it?