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rae888

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Hello:

I have all my parts for a new build but haven't started it yet because unsure how to do the solid state drive. I know this is probably a stupid question but haven't built a computer since 2005.
Question is:
Can I build new computer without using a hard drive and using just this solid state drive? If so, I have all I need I guess to start. If not, I need to get a hard drive. I have read how much faster system boots up with the SSD so would like to load windows on that.

thanks for any help.

Rae
 
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Yes you can build a computer with just the solid state.

Go into bios and set bios to AHCI mode under sata settings (look at munaul for exact procedure for your motherboard).

When you do a windows 7/8 you will need to install the AHCI driver for the disk when it gives you the option to "Load Driver" You can put the driver on a usb stick but it is also on your motherboard drivers cd.

Other then that it is the same.

I highly suggest you get a hdd drive as well, ssd drives are very fast but are less reliable. Backup your files or even a full hard drive image to the hdd, if you have any quesitons on setting up software to do that just let me know.
Yes, you can start your build with SSD only without HDD. But you may need to consider buying HDD as well because of price-to-Capacity ratio of SSD which is on higher side.

Just use your SSD like it is HDD. Install SSD in the case. Make it a boot drive. Install OS on it and start using the PC. Simple as it is.
 
Yes you can build a computer with just the solid state.

Go into bios and set bios to AHCI mode under sata settings (look at munaul for exact procedure for your motherboard).

When you do a windows 7/8 you will need to install the AHCI driver for the disk when it gives you the option to "Load Driver" You can put the driver on a usb stick but it is also on your motherboard drivers cd.

Other then that it is the same.

I highly suggest you get a hdd drive as well, ssd drives are very fast but are less reliable. Backup your files or even a full hard drive image to the hdd, if you have any quesitons on setting up software to do that just let me know.
 
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rae888

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Thanks everyone. I got the Samsung 1TB already. So I will add a hard drive. But I can go ahead and build now and just add a hard drive later I take it. For hard drives, I understand they have changed considerably in which perform best now.
 
Yeah you can just add the hdd latter with no issues.

As long as the hard drive is a 7200 rpm drive there is not a difference. Internal drives seem to be more reliable then external drives and seagate/western digital are still the main two companies. As far as what to get, just make sure the drive is 7200 rpms and has good reviews.
 

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Thanks!