If i want to use the Samsung SSD, can anyone explain how should I exactly do it? And can I use SSD as primary HDD and start windows on it?
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Oung S., Yes, you can install an SSD into the unit and use it at the primary boot device after installing an O/S on it.
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I would select the one at the lower price , be it the Crucial or Samsung. Both are good drives and I'll bet you couldn't tell the difference between the two unless you ran benchmark software that told you one was faster. I have several different brand/size/speed drives and on a day-to-day basis there is no observable change in performance. Once you get a SSD you will be happy.
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It should be, although I seem to remember it as formatted NTFS to start with. If your build supports standard SATA interface, you should not have any problems. It has been a very reliable drive for my Windows system. The only caveat is that an SSD does require periodic "garbage collection" by the operating system. You might want to check if your intended OS will support this. This would apply to any SSD that you may be considering.
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The SSD is SATA3. One is a piece of hardware, the other is the way it connects to the computer. #lmgtfy
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The drive comes with cloning software. This software will copy your entire boot drive (currently C:) onto the SSD and properly align it for the SSD's storage media. Then all you have to do is go into your system's BIOS and change the boot drive to the SSD device instead of the current HDD. When you reboot, your new C: drive will be the SSD and your HDD will be some other drive letter (D: or E: or something like that.) At that point you can reformat the HDD and use it for data, temp files, or whatever you like. Of course before you do any of this make sure you have a complete restorable backup of your current boot drive.
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You can swap it out for a SSD, but just make sure you have a copy of all the drivers and some back-up discs of the OS.
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you wanna replace your drive or add this one? My computer has a additional space for mSATA ssd, so I don't quite worry about that. But if your computer needs your to replace your drive, I would recommend your a HDD+SSD drive. The first thing you have to check is the interface, is your computer has a mSATA port or just SATA port. The one you are looking at which is the one I am using is mSATA, u don't need to worry about the size of this drive it is the smallest one, size should be compatible. The port is the important thing you have to considered.
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I don't understand why you would upgrade the SSD. It is blazing fast as is. If you need storage, using cloud services has worked for me. I read that upgrading these machines on your own is generally not recommended.
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Yes, you can. Also included are two bay areas, so you can install both the SSD and the HDD that came with it.
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I don't actually remember that distinction, but Windows has to be on the 500 GB regular HD or otherwise the SSD would be of no use or consequence. Speed is not the operative parameter with this computer.
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Yes you can use this super fast drive for whatever you want. Your grammar and punctuation made my brain hurt. I own two of these SSD's, I use one in my desktop as the Windows C drive, and one in my laptop for the same reason. You can use it as the C drive or as any other drive. You can use it as a secondary drive if you like, and still install and run apps on it. This is a blazing fast SSD, and 240GB can easily store Windows an an abundance of normal size apps. I still recommend having a 500gb spinning drive for frequent file backups, but that depends on how much data you're wanting to cram onto this SSD. I rate it 10 out of 10, I love SSD's and the HyperX is a lovely one to have. Yes you can use this super fast drive for whatever you want. Your grammar and punctuation made my brain hurt. I own two of these SSD's, I use one in my desktop as the Windows C drive, and one in my laptop for the same reason. You can use it as the C drive or as any other drive. You can use it as a secondary drive if you like, and still install and run apps on it. This is a blazing fast SSD, and 240GB can easily store Windows an an abundance of normal size apps. I still recommend having a 500gb spinning drive for frequent file backups, but that depends on how much data you're wanting to cram... » Read More Yes you can use this super fast drive for whatever you want. Your grammar and punctuation made my brain hurt. I own two of these SSD's, I use one in my desktop as the Windows C drive, and one in my laptop for the same reason. You can use it as the C drive or as any other drive. You can use it as a secondary drive if you like, and still install and run apps on it. This is a blazing fast SSD, and 240GB can easily store Windows an an abundance of normal size apps. I still recommend having a 500gb spinning drive for frequent file backups, but that depends on how much data you're wanting to cram onto this SSD. I rate it 10 out of 10, I love SSD's and the HyperX is a lovely one to have. « Show Less
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No to both questions. It is theoretically possible to do the SSD thing if you are an knowledgeable disassembler, because there is not removeable panel for the hard drive. RAM is out of the question, because it is soldered in, not in a clip. Sounds like you want a different product.
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Do you have a Windows 8 CD? If so, it's the same as previous Windows installations (or any OS for that matter). Install the SSD, insert the CD and change your primary boot device to your DVD drive via your BIOS. When it boots, you'll be greeted with the Windows installer. From there, you can choose what drive to install it on (assuming you have more than just the single SSD), and then all you have to do is change your boot device to match your SSD.
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You will only need one spot for the installation. The SSD will be configured by default. I had trouble with the HHD configuration. So, I returned it back to Amazon.
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Sorry we can't add SSD for you. We are selling the factory default as it is from MSI. You can add SSD by yourself.
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As long as you don't change the motherboard, you're OK. I have changed out both my laptop and desktop (OS) hard drives to SSDs with no problem.There is a Microsoft Licensing FAQ on this --- it's under Refurbished/Used PCs.http://www.microsoft.com/OEM/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx#fbid=ZeL6n4MrK8a
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My SSD came with a migration CD with software which worked flawlessly for me. It transferred from my HDD while in Windows, then automatically set the boot after restart. With many worries about aligning the partition, turning on TRIM, etc. I can say this was one of the most worry free SSD installs I've done.