Question Do I need to backup OS to install SSD?

[zamben25]

Hey! I'm thinking of buying a new SSD to add to my pc for faster load times in games. Will I need to backup my whole OS and pc if I just want to install games on it or can I just plug it in and install stuff on it?

 

[USAFRet]

What drives do you already have, and what is on them?

 

[zamben25]

I simply have a WD Blue 1TB Hardrive with basically everyhting on it (OS, games, etc.)

 

[computerjoe314]

I don't think that you will need to

 

[USAFRet]

I simply have a WD Blue 1TB Hardrive with basically everyhting on it (OS, games, etc.)

Just to add an SSD (or any other drive), you don't need to do anything with the current drive.

For your Steam games, you can have them on whichever drive you choose.
Steam games location
In the steam client:
Steam
Settings
Downloads
Steam Library Folders
Add library folder

To move an already installed game
Games library
Right click the game
Properties
Local Files
Move Install Folder