SSD & Windows 7 64 bit upgrade

[bunchable]

Hello all,
this is my current spec:
Windows 7 32 bit
Intel Core 2 duo E8500
Mobo: GA-P35-DS3L
4x1GB Corsair 800mhz ddr2
HD7850 2GB
OCZ 500w psu
250gb Sata 7200 'C' drive
750gb Sata 7200 storage

I want to switch to windows 7 64 bit so I can get (and use) some more RAM, plus get an SSD to improve speed.


Okay – this is my plan...

- Buy a new SSD (Corsair, Crucial, OCZ - 60GB / 120GB?)

- install the new 64 bit windows 7 on the SSD to replace the old 32 bit currently on my ‘C’ drive.

- use SSD as new boot (‘C’) and get rid of the old OS on the 250gb drive

Are there any problems doing this (myself) - how do you get the PC to boot from the new SSD,
do you need to re-name the drives - if so, how do you do that?
Or is this just a stupid idea?

any and all sensible advice welcome.

Thanks again, Robin

 

[bunchable]

I guess one of my concerns would be the SSD filling up as it would be the default drive for downloads (any way round this)

 

[jfaul4820]

your plan is good and is used by many people including myself....smaller ssd for OS and programs, use the original driver for file storage

 

[DHFF]

You shouldn't need to rename anything. just make sure the SSD is the only drive plugged in during instal to ensure that the OS is placed on that drive, after that just plug the 750 back in and enjoy, your system will automatically detect where the OS is and boot from that drive. IF you have issues for some reason just enter your BIOS setup during system startup and make sure the SSD is the first drive in the boot sequence.

I would go with the 120GB for sure, I originally bought a 60gb myself and I regretted it. depending which version of Win7 you have you could use up as much as 20 just on the install itself, this doesn't include Anti virus or any other programs you want on your C drive. Also keep in mind that SSD drives do not like to be filled to capacity, its good practice to leave about 20% free space. Most decent 120gb SSD drives are around $99. if you can afford it then go for it, its worth it.

Don