Going to be doing a new build next week and plan to re-use my SSDs from current rig. Currently have a 128GB 840 Pro that I'm using as my OS drive and a 250GB 840 EVO that is being use for game installs.
Questions:
1. How do I go about erasing the data on both drives to ensure the new build goes smoothly? In the past with normal HDDs all I would do is erase and format the drive(s) during new windows installation screen. Not sure if this method is recommended for SSDs as well. Going to make the switch from W7 to W8.1 so want to avoid any possible issues
2. Would there be any benefit to switching my drives around? i.e. use my 250gb 840 EVO for OS/games and the 128gb Pro for additional game space or just keep them as-is?
Any help is appreciated.
Questions:
1. How do I go about erasing the data on both drives to ensure the new build goes smoothly? In the past with normal HDDs all I would do is erase and format the drive(s) during new windows installation screen. Not sure if this method is recommended for SSDs as well. Going to make the switch from W7 to W8.1 so want to avoid any possible issues
2. Would there be any benefit to switching my drives around? i.e. use my 250gb 840 EVO for OS/games and the 128gb Pro for additional game space or just keep them as-is?
Any help is appreciated.