Question How do I reuse current NVMe SSD in my new PC build.

[MangoMan12]

Hi, I am building a new PC and want to use my NVMe SSD from my current build in my new one. This will be my main storage. But I don't really understand how I do this. This is my SSD with all my important files and game files etc. And I don't want to risk losing it, so how can I safely use this is as my main storage in my new build too and transfer all the files?

 

[rgd1101]

always do backup of your important data

 

[MangoMan12]

always do backup of your important data

alright! But what do I do after that, do I just plug my old SSD in my new motherboard and boot up my new pc?

 

[USAFRet]

alright! But what do I do after that, do I just plug my old SSD in my new motherboard and boot up my new pc?

Does this drive have your Windows operating system on it?

Trying to move a drive+OS from one system to another, you have 3 possible outcomes:
1. It works just fine
2. It fails completely
3. It "works", but you're chasing issues for weeks/months.

#3 is the most common.
I've personally had all 3.

 

[Deleted member 2838871]

And I don't want to risk losing it, so how can I safely use this is as my main storage in my new build too and transfer all the files?

You'd be wise to go with a fresh install of Windows.

Back up your files and move everything over. It's not difficult.

 

[Eximo]

If you have a third drive available, with enough space, I would give cloning a try. That is the most safe way to make an attempt. However, even with the second drive, a clone operation will leave the original drive intact until you decide to format it.

Macrium Reflect free edition has worked for me a few times. (Most specifically with posts from USAFRet as guides. Thanks by the way)

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[USAFRet]

If you have a third drive available, with enough space, I would give cloning a try. That is the most safe way to make an attempt. However, even with the second drive, a clone operation will leave the original drive intact until you decide to format it.

Macrium Reflect free edition has worked for me a few times. (Most specifically with posts from USAFRet as guides. Thanks by the way)

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Moving to all new hardware, cloning or imaging is no different than moving the original physical drive.

The 3 possible outcomes above still hold true.