Need help with SSD and SSHD

Wap · Jan 7, 2017

I just bought a whole new computer (all the parts) and I'm wondering how I install Windows 10 on my SSD while using my SSHD for storage. I've googled around but still feel the urge to get more input on this. I'm a little scared of doing this and a tad confused on what to do. Any guidance is appreciated.

Note: I don't have the parts yet, I just want to know before hand to prepare myself.

USAFRet · Jan 7, 2017

With only the SSD connected, install the OS on it.
After, then you connect the other drive.

For more indepth suggestions, what size are these drives?

Wap · Jan 7, 2017

USAFRet :

120GB SSD: https://www.amazon.ca/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E500B-AM/dp/B00OAJ5N6I/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483829503&sr=1-1&keywords=samsung%2Bevo&th=1

2TB SSHD: https://www.amazon.ca/Seagate-ST2000DX002-FireCuda-Gaming-Hybrid/dp/B01IEKG2HM/ref=sr_1_sc_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1483829487&sr=1-2-spell&keywords=seagate+firecude

SBMfromLA · Jan 7, 2017

Another thing... when you plug in your drives... it's always a good idea to use the correct sequence of Sata ports. For Example, if your motherboard has 6 SATA ports, each one would be named Sata 0 (first), Sata 1 (second)... and so fourth. Plug in your O/S drive, which in your case will be your SSD into the first Sata port.

USAFRet · Jan 7, 2017

Wap :

If you've not bought these yet, I'd strongly recommend a 250GB SSD instead of the 120GB.
The 120 will work, but you have to be really careful about what goes where.

For help with that, read here:
Win 7 & 8: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-1834397/ssd-redirecting-static-files.html
Win 8.1 & 10: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2024314/windows-redirecting-folders-drives.html

For Steam games, here:
Steam games location
In the steam client:
Steam
Settings
Downloads
Steam Library Folders
Add library folder

Wap · Jan 7, 2017

I'm looking online at all these Disable Fast boot for SSD, and IDE to ACHI, can someone explain this? Can I ignore these? Are they important?

USAFRet · Jan 7, 2017

Wap :

Yes, you need to set the BIOS to AHCI mode. You do this before you install the OS on the drive.
Read more about that here: http://forum.crucial.com/t5/Crucial-SSDs/Why-do-i-need-AHCI-with-a-SSD-Drive-Guide-Here-Crucial-AHCI-vs/td-p/57078

Fast boot? Yeah, turn it off.

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