Hello Ronron07!
For an affordable yet reliable NVMe SSD upgrade, you can consider brands like Crucial, Kingston, or WD Blue. These brands offer good performance and are usually priced competitively. Just make sure to check the read and write speeds to ensure they meet your requirements.
When upgrading your SSD to a larger capacity, you have two options for transferring your operating system (OS):
1. Cloning: You can use cloning software like Macrium Reflect, Acronis True Image, or Samsung Data Migration to clone your existing SSD to the new one. This will copy everything from your old SSD to the new one, including the OS, files, and settings. After cloning, you can simply swap out the old SSD with the new one.
2. Fresh Install: If you prefer a clean start or encounter issues with cloning, you can perform a fresh install of the OS on the new SSD. You'll need a bootable USB drive with the OS installation files. During the installation process, you can choose the new SSD as the destination for the OS.
Remember to back up your important data before proceeding with the upgrade. If you need further assistance or have more questions, feel free to ask!