Two questions about ssd

[andystanley]

First of all...do I need a special adapter or anything for my 2.5" ssd to plug into my motherboard?
This is my ssd
http://m.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441

Second...
I would like to use my ssd as a boot drive and a hdd for storage. How can I do this? And if you can give me instructions plz start from scratch. I have not got my pc yet(I am ordering it in a couple days) so please give me a tutorial as if I haven't installed windows or anything.

Thanks in advance

 

[rolli59]

It connects exactly like a HDD to the motherboard but you might need a bracket for fitting 2.5" drive in a 3.5" bay. On startup enter BIOS and select ACHI for your drives then reboot from optical drive and select the SSD as your drive to install windows on.
Useful info and tweaks http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/270102-32-useful-articles-part

 

[andystanley]

So I don't need any adapter? My case has 2 2.5" bays

 

[rolli59]

In that case you will not need an adapter.

 

[WyomingKnott]

As for the second, there are many fine tutorials to be found in the stickied topics at the top of this forum. I started with this classic: http://www.computing.net/howtos/show/solid-state-drive-ssd-tweaks-for-windows-7/552.html

The only problem with this one is that it would take you a week to read all the referenced material: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/270102-32-useful-articles-part

Depending on the size of your SSD and the volume of apps you install, you may need to look into how to install some apps / games on the storage HDD. Of course, an SSD big enough for all your installations is preferred.

Have fun.