Windows 10: Considerations when buying new SSD

What considerations do I need to know when shopping around for a new SSD?

I received a desktop from my wife this past Christmas that has SSD storage, my first SSD device ever.

Decided recently to start getting a little smart about SSD's as I realized if the SSD died, or I need larger storage, or it got sucked into an alternate universe, I'd need to know the important parameters/points to know when buying a new SSD.

So, what I have in the comp is:
256GB (storage size)
M.2 (form factor)
PCIe/NVMe (interface)
2280 (physical size)

Are the above the only considerations I need when shopping between brands, or are there more?

For what it's worth, the comp is working fine, still has 6 months under warranty. Inquiry for my own info.

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Upgrading HP SSD drive on HP 750-524

I purchased an HP Envy tower with a 128Gb SSD which is where Windows is installed, I have purchased a new 1TB SSD drive that I would like to replace the 128 GB drive with. My machine did not come with the Windows 10 Media, what steps do I need to take before
I install the new drive and install windows.

• Where do I get the Windows 10 install
• What steps are needed to create an Install disk
• Do I have to deactivate my old install before removing the old drive.

Please let me know if there are any other considerations.

Best Regards,

Wes

 

New windows 10 installtion on New SSD - wont boot unless old SSD present

It seems you installed Windows while the both SSDs were connected. This would have caused your current problem. Maybe it is sufficient to do this:

1. Launch the Disk Manager.
2. Right-click drive C:, then mark it as "active".
3. Shut down Windows
4. Open the BIOS and tell it that the new SSD is the primary boot device.
5. Disconnect the old SSD.
6. Boot up normally.

If this does not work then you might have to do this:

1. Disconnect the old SSD.
2. Re-install Windows on the new SSD, using the Media Creation Tool.

 

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