[SOLVED] New os install on an m.2

[Hi Im Col]

Right now im running a 2.5 ssd and wanted to upgrade to an m.2 ssd but can i do a whole new fresh os install onto the m.2 instead of cloning it from my old ssd? If so how would i do it. Thanks

 

[USAFRet]

Yes, you can do a fresh install.

Just like this:

How To - Windows 10 clean install tutorial

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[USAFRet]

Assuming, of course, the new M.2 drive is compatible with your motherboard.

 

[Hi Im Col]

Assuming, of course, the new M.2 drive is compatible with your motherboard.

Running a b450 tomahawk max so its fine, what are some you'd recommend? Looking at 500-1000GB. Have a 500GB 860 evo right now for storage but my 850 evo that has my OS on is running at 42% right now according to userbench mark. So its probably slowing down my boot up and stuff quite a bit?

 

[USAFRet]

Running a b450 tomahawk max so its fine, what are some you'd recommend? Looking at 500-1000GB. Have a 500GB 860 evo right now for storage but my 850 evo that has my OS on is running at 42% right now according to userbench mark. So its probably slowing down my boot up and stuff quite a bit?

Ignore UserBenchmark for tests like this.
What does Samsung Magician say?


New NVMe M.2?
Samsung 970 EVO Plus
Crucial P1
WD Black


New SATA III M.2?
Samsung 860 EVO
Crucial MX500