Ordered my OCZ SSD, next step

I'm thinking of getting one of these drives too for a new build based around the OC Krypton Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz @ 4.00GHz USB3/SATA 6Gb/s Overclocked Bundle - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R
but want to install Windows XP as well as Windows 7 and was wondering what the best way of doing this is given all that's been said above?
 
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Sideman said:
I'm thinking of getting one of these drives too for a new build based around the OC Krypton Intel Core i7 950 3.06GHz @ 4.00GHz USB3/SATA 6Gb/s Overclocked Bundle - Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R
but want to install Windows XP as well as Windows 7 and was wondering what the best way of doing this is given all that's been said above?
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Might be an idea to start a new thread to be honest. Going a bit off topic.
 
DragonQ said:
Do NOT format your Vertex 2 before using it.

1) Enable AHCI.
2) Attach it as a secondary drive and use the OCZ Toolbox to update the firmware and then secure erase it.
3) Remove all other drives and install Windows 7. Tell it to install to the raw unpartitioned space, do NOT create a partition or format manually.
4) Install Intel RST 9 series drivers or AMD drivers and restart.
5) Do an ATTO benchmark and Windows Experience Index. Don't unnecessarily do more benchmarks than you need cos it will reduce performance.
6) Re-attach your other drives and away you go. Leave the PC on but logged off for a few hours a week to ensure the garbage collection is given enough time to keep the drive at full speed.
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Thanks for the list. I wondered if I can reattach my main boot drive after installing win7 on the new SSD and then switch between boot drives using the bios? I assume the SSD and HD can co-exist on the system and will boot from whichever is the first boot device in the bios?

I like to take my time copying everything over on a re-install...
 
khrest

In principle I don't think there is anything to stop you connecting your original HD as a secondary to allow you to pick stuff off it. But you mention wanting to boot from either disk! Question... why?

Mind you .... I have managed to get into trouble doing this sort of thing before! So what I do now, is use Acronis True Image to clone my original HD. Then when I have my new OS / system set up, I use Acronis TI to load my clone as a Virtual Drive, that way I can pick whatever stuff I want off my original system disk.

Though to be honest. When I re-build / install a new OS, I usually use this as a chance to clean house and download the latest versions of most of my apps. Obviously I back up my data separately (on a regular basis) so this is not an issue for me.

Others may be able to offer further advice.

PS. There are obviously free tools like EasyBCD to manage multi-boot systems. But not quite sure if this is what you are after!?
 
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