Windows 10: Upgrading hard Drives

Discus and support Upgrading hard Drives in Windows 10 Updates and Activation to solve the problem; This is a custom built PC I want to buy a new system board & add a bigger SSD to my system an load my OS from it instead of the HDD. I have a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Updates and Activation' started by Zorlon87, Feb 29, 2020.

  1. ZORLON87
    Zorlon87 Win User

    Upgrading hard Drives


    This is a custom built PC

    I want to buy a new system board & add a bigger SSD to my system an load my OS from it instead of the HDD.

    I have a digital licensefree upgrade in 2016


    How does one go about this process?

    Am I able to reinstall my OS to a new drive and keep my license?

    Will the hard ware changes deactivate me?

    :)
     
    Zorlon87, Feb 29, 2020
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  2. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Feb 29, 2020
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Feb 29, 2020
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  4. MATHRAGH
    Mathragh Win User

    Upgrading hard Drives

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Wut =D

    what is that supposed to accomplish?
     
    Mathragh, Feb 29, 2020
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