Can I use my current hdds/ssds in my new build?

[Rob_Reckless6]

hey guys, I currently have a 256 gb m.2 samsung 950 pro, a 1 tb 7200 rpm hdd and a 500 gb 7200 rpm hdd in my system now. I am in the process of building a music production pc and and wondering if I can simply take the old hard drives out of my old computer and put them in the new one. Could I simply clone the drives to new drives and use them? My reason in I have a lot of sample libraries and vst plugins that I have collected over the years, and it would be impossible to track them all down again and re download. The only way I see is using my old drives in my new computer and simply put new drives in my old one to have as a second pc. Thanks guys

Update: I should mention that I am upgrading from a i 7 4790 to a i7 7700, therefore must change mobos.

 

[USAFRet]

Secondary drives, yes.
The OS drive, probably not. In the new system, it may or may require a full reinstall.

 

[Colif]

unless new PC doesn't have an M.2 slot, there shouldn't be any reason you can't move hdd.

Naturally, if one has windows on it, you may have troubles moving the licence unless its Win 10 in which case, do this before and after moving install - reactivating win 10 after new hardware

what person above me said is true

 

[Barty1884]

Your main OS drive should be clean installed, along with any programs - but anything with raw data can be accessed just fine.

You can clone a drive(s), absolutely - but your OS should be configured for a new board/chipset.

That being said, there's not likely to be substantial gains moving from a 4790 to a 7700..... especially not to justify the ~$800 outlay in a new CPU/Board/RAM(DDR4) and OS (if you want to keep the OS active on the old setup)