Help on installing new SSD and RAM?

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Hey all,

Just got a new SSD. I'm going to keep my hardrive in my computer, but i'm going to use the SSD for the OS and games. So, what order do I install stuff? Should I first install the SSD, put windows on it, then install RAM? Does it matter when I put in the extra ram I just bought? I was thinking i'd put it in before I even install the OS.
 
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RAM, SSD, OS.

Unplug the existing HDD before you install Windows on the SSD.
 
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The RAM honestly shouldn't matter at all. You can install it anytime, though for whatever reason, I guess just because it's natural to me, I install it before the OS. Probably because it's just really easy to do. No reason to delay it when all it is is clicking a stick in place.

As for the extra RAM sticks themselves, I hope you made sure it's the same kit or at least the same frequency and timings as your current RAM. Otherwise you'll probably end up running into a number of issues.
 
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How does this order work?:

Format Current HDD
Unplug Current HDD
Insert Extra Ram
Install SSD
Install OS on SSD
Plug in HDD

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I would install the RAM with the current drive and OS installed first. (Unless it is 32bit windows and you are going over 4GB)
Ensure that works first.
One change at a time.

Then do the install on the SSD. With the HDD unplugged.
 
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