Windows 10: Down loading W10 to a SSD or a HDD that is connected to a host pc

Hello,

My hard drive crashed in my photography PC. I decided to upgrade the drive to a combination of a SSD for the OS, and the HDD for storage. I'm using my kids PC attempt loading W10 onto either of the drives...I need something manageable to get my system back up and running.

My system is the HP Pavilion 210Y 8GB RAM (increasing to the max of 16 in several days via Amazon), SSD is Samsung EVO 250, the HDD is WD 4TB Blue, Cloud External WD 3TB.

I've seen the struggles most have had setting up this array of OS SSD/Storage HDD and I'm hesitant to go this route, but as a photographer it would benefit me most storage wise.

I would be just as happy with the OS/Storage on one drive...the WD 4TB. I've been without my PC for almost a month, developing pictures on my phone...the worst move ever, but I have no choice. I need advice, and guidance to get back up and running. I have a second PC setup to download the OS to either drive, and access to Acronis. I need the disk to be bootable with the OS. Thanks for any assistance given!



Mel Bates

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External SSD recognized as HDD in Windows 10

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand your query related to External SSD showing as HDD when connected to the PC using USB 3.0 port. For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below.

1. Have you tried connecting the SSD to any other PC?
   
2. Are you using any converter to connect the SSD through USB 3.0 port?
   
3. Are you using a RAID configuration?
   

I have researched on your query and found that the SSD that you are using is an internal SSD drive, in this case I would suggest you to try updating the Intel Rapid Storage drivers from the

intel website and see if that helps.



In addition, this issue can occur if the SSD is connected to a SATA controller that is identified as RAID (SCSI). I would suggest you to try connecting the SSD to a SATA port that uses AHCI controller such as Intel SATA controller/chipset.



Please get back to us with the detailed information to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

• Install system in case
  • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
• Turn on PC
• setup HDD
• run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
  • run realtemp at the same time

• While in Prime95 test
  • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
  • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
  • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??

 

SSD VS HDD

Storage wise an SSD is absolutely no different to a HDD - 500GB SSD = 500GB HDD.


The difference between an SSD and an HDD is mainly Read/Write speed - How fast Windows, Applications and Files load

An SSD is much faster than an HDD

Also SSD's do not need defragmenting as they employ a totally different method of storing files and deleting files.

I Hope this Answers your Question!