What's the best way to replace/config a new SSD drive for my Hyperspin arcade machine?

[BlueGoblin]

What is the best way to replace/config a new SSD drive for my Hyperspin arcade machine?

 

It currently has an old 3.5" 2tb drive. I'd like to install a 2.5" SSD 256gb maybe a 512gb SSD.

I'm running Windows 7 Professional.

 

Thoughts?

[gigapig]

If the contents of the 2tb drive fits on the SSD then you can just clone it. Some SSD vendors supply the software to do it, otherwise try Macrium Reflect.

[BlueGoblin]

Would I need to purchase an ssd enclosure or just mount the ssd drive inside the arcade?

The current 2tb is not in an enclosure.

[Rincewind]

SSD Drives do not get that hot and have no spinning discs inside so you can put it anywhere you wish

[BlueGoblin]

I'm looking at getting the SanDisk X300 512GB 2.5Inch SATA III Internal Solid State Drive

 

Is that a decent SSD drive?