Hey all, I'm upgrading my old HDD to a new HDD and SSD. I want to put Windows 7 OS and my most played games on the SSD. I have a couple of questions that I would appreciate some feedback on:
1. I'm reinstalling windows on the new SSD with a box copy (retail?) version of Windows 7. When I rebuilt my computer and got a new motherboard (but kept the same HDD) I had to buy another license key for Windows. If I reinstall Windows on the SSD with the same motherboard, am I going to have to purchase a new Windows 7 license key?
2. Is there an easy way to move all other applications/programs (besides OS) from my old HDD to the new one? I read reinstalling the OS on the SSD is healthier, but I'm really hesitant about having to reinstall all other programs, applications, game addons and configurations all over again. At the same time, I don't want to risk errors or slow performance if transferring creates suboptimal or inefficient conditions. I don't know much about transferring between drives at all so I could really use some help here.
3. What size SSD do I need? Again, planning on only using it for Windows 7 OS and games like WoW, Skyrim, Diablo 3, and Bioshock Infinite. I would like to keep the price as low as possible without cutting myself short, so I was wondering what the "sweet spot" was.
Thanks in advance for the help!
1. I'm reinstalling windows on the new SSD with a box copy (retail?) version of Windows 7. When I rebuilt my computer and got a new motherboard (but kept the same HDD) I had to buy another license key for Windows. If I reinstall Windows on the SSD with the same motherboard, am I going to have to purchase a new Windows 7 license key?
2. Is there an easy way to move all other applications/programs (besides OS) from my old HDD to the new one? I read reinstalling the OS on the SSD is healthier, but I'm really hesitant about having to reinstall all other programs, applications, game addons and configurations all over again. At the same time, I don't want to risk errors or slow performance if transferring creates suboptimal or inefficient conditions. I don't know much about transferring between drives at all so I could really use some help here.
3. What size SSD do I need? Again, planning on only using it for Windows 7 OS and games like WoW, Skyrim, Diablo 3, and Bioshock Infinite. I would like to keep the price as low as possible without cutting myself short, so I was wondering what the "sweet spot" was.
Thanks in advance for the help!