XPS8700 (mid-2013) change or delete SSDS?

Hi guys,.

INFORMATION

The XPS8700 been provided again for me with a C drive equipped of an mSata 256GB SSD with Windows 8, and also, a D drive, consisting of a 2 to Seagate hard drive for data.

I have been using my XPS8700 24/7 because I bought it 3 years ago, and my warranty will expire.

I upgraded to win 10 preview, and is currently the "Anniversary Edition".  He has worked almost flawlessly with Windows 10 Pro, and so I continue with it.

PROBLEM

  • A utility that I use is now say that the mSata SSD has a remaining duration of 1 year, based on usage it has undergone. -video editing, mainly.   I thought it's quite possible.
  • In addition, some comments gave me the impression that it was not wise to use a SSD for the Windows operating system.

QUESTION

  • So, do I have to disable the C SSD drive and just stay with the hard drive?
  • Looks like it would be less expensive and more reliable for me in the long run?

OTHER ISSUES RAISED

  • If I turn off the SSD - is there a FAQ where can I find how to do this?
  • If I reinstall clean W10 than I expect no problems because it is on, and I think just disable the drive C does not entail questions of reactivation.
  • However, another option is to remove the 2 TB HDD and replace it with a TB drive 4 or 6.  But which would result in the reactivation of Windows a problem since both the original drives C and D are gone?

Thanks for the useful advice or experiences. I want to decide soon enough.

Pete

The performance of your system will be be severely hindered if you use the HARD drive for the Windows installation is opposed to the EHR. I suggest making a backup of Macrium Reflect:

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/backing-up-your-Windows-installation-using-Macrium-reflect/

http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/download-Windows-10-OEM-and-retail-ISO/

The price per GB for SSDS are falling all the time but the mSATA slowingly becomes obsolete... The system has several bays for HARD drives so a 2.5 "SSD will also work on this system.

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