Help needed setting up and transferring files to SSD

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MattP999

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I would like to add a SSD to my current PC so I can store my steam games. I currently have a 500GB HDD installed that has windows on it. Although I built my PC, I am still not very experienced and thought I could get some help from here on what I need to do to get it working and steps in transferring my games across to the SSD.

I haven't chosen my SSD yet but I am looking into 1TB ones. I'm open to suggestions.

edit: I am also considering upgrading to windows 10 and putting that on my SSD. I will use a USB with windows 10 on it. Will it still have my programs and files that are still on my HDD? or will I have to start from scratch?
 
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You can create multiple Steam folders for games, so if you create a new steam folder on the SSD (do this from the Steam client), then you can move games(within Steam) to the new folder(on the SSD).
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You will notice huge improvements to your PC performance if you install your operating system onto your SSD. It is generally recommended to do a clean installation of your Windows operating system onto your SSD. As for your steam games, there are tools specifically designed to transfer steam games between drives, however this can result in errors, and it is also recommended to reinstall your steam games onto the new drive. If you have a fast internet connection this is your best bet. However if your connection is very slow you may want to look into using one of those steam transfer tools.
 
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MattP999

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Yeah, I'm thinking about putting my windows on my SSD when I upgrade to Windows 10 (as I am currently on windows 7). But about the steam games, I do have decent internet so I'll probably do the reinstall method. How do I choose the SSD as the download location? Thanks for your response
 
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MattP999

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ok, thanks for your help! :)
 
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