Most desktop PC drive bays are sized for 3.5-inch drives, so you should buy a 2.5-inch drive adapter for mounting. Again, the brand doesn't matter – it's just a piece of metal to screw your ...

If you’re considering SSD for laptops and desktop computers, you’ll need to examine questions about form factor, MLC or SLC, SATA or AHCI, and the key stages of installation. We answer your ...

This is why, in order to install the SSD inside the PC, you’ll need to use a 3.5” to 2.5” bracket. This bracket usually comes bundled with a new SSD but if you don’t have it then you can ...

(Image credit: Future) 4. M.2 SSD installation Alternatively, if you are adding an M.2 drive, then you need to locate the M.2 socket, which may be hidden under a heatsink on your motherboard.

Switch drive letters with your old HDD making the SSD the boot or "C" drive. Reboot and select "Run from DVD or CD ROM drive." Install your operating system and copy your files to the new SSD drive.