Installing Windows 10 on HDD, then on SSD

NavyLCDR said:

But you might want to consider getting a cheap bracket for the SSD, and then two-sided tape or Velcro the bracket holding the SSD to the case. That way the tape is not applied to the SSD itself, it will be applied to the bracket.

AddRAM said there's no need to worry about a bit of velcro tape voiding warranty (#25).

Foebane72 said:

2. Why hasn't anyone developed a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter where the SDDs can simply be slotted into place, rather than screwed in? You could fit at least two SSDs in something like that. Looks like an untapped market there, and what's more, the adapter can remain screwed in forever.

ICY DOCK Tool-less Dual 2.5 to 3.5 HDD Drive Bay SSD Mount Adapter - EZ-Fit Lite MB290SP-B - Newegg.com

I stand corrected, Navy. :)

I've decided to use the brackets I already have, and screw it in on both sides, but I am worried about turning the case over so that the mobo is at the top and the Nvidia card hangs down, so I can reach the other side which is recessed and is not easy when upright.

Am I risking the mobo by having the Nvidia card hanging from it? It's clipped in on the inner side but I'm not so sure about the screws on the outer side.

Foebane72 said:

I've decided to use the brackets I already have, and screw it in on both sides, but I am worried about turning the case over so that the mobo is at the top and the Nvidia card hangs down, so I can reach the other side which is recessed and is not easy when upright.

Am I risking the mobo by having the Nvidia card hanging from it? It's clipped in on the inner side but I'm not so sure about the screws on the outer side.

The GPU clips into the PCI socket and there should also be 1 or 2 screws fastening it to the rear frame. I don't see a problem

Steve C said:

The GPU clips into the PCI socket and there should also be 1 or 2 screws fastening it to the rear frame. I don't see a problem

There is a problem with the holes that those screws go into, in that no screws I try tighten at all. I think I damaged the metal rear frame a long time ago, so for all I know, the screws will just slip out, along with the card.

Foebane72 said:

There is a problem with the holes that those screws go into, in that no screws I try tighten at all. I think I damaged the metal rear frame a long time ago, so for all I know, the screws will just slip out, along with the card.

Use a nut & bolt then to secure the card!

I'm going to buy the SSD today, but I have a question about the Windows 10 media, as created by MediaCreationTool: how much faster is a USB version as opposed to an ISO (DVD) version? I've never tried installing an OS from USB before, so today would be a good time.

Do I just let MediaCreationTool write the files to the USB and then boot from USB? Do I need to format the USB a specific way? Any BIOS settings?

Foebane72 said:

I'm going to buy the SSD today, but I have a question about the Windows 10 media, as created by MediaCreationTool: how much faster is a USB version as opposed to an ISO (DVD) version? I've never tried installing an OS from USB before, so today would be a good time.

Do I just let MediaCreationTool write the files to the USB and then boot from USB? Do I need to format the USB a specific way? Any BIOS settings?

The Media Creation Tool will wipe the USB stick and copy the files to it - all you have to do is plug it in. No BIOS changes are needed but you need to use the boot override key for your PC when you boot to select the USB stick to boot from. Else see Option 1 here Boot from USB Drive on Windows 10 PC

Installing from a USB stick will be slightly faster overall than a DVD - note the difference in the time taken for the initial copy files stage doesn't make much difference to the overall installation time. Installation is very quick if your PC has a SSD!

I am now on Win10 Pro on an SSD, and the difference is certainly faster!

What happens with things like Drive Defragmenter? Will it run or not?