Question Can i use old hard drive on new pc (JUST FOR THE STORAGE IN IT) (NOT FOR WINDOWS)

berriosjahn

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So i currently have 2 ssds and 1 hdd but i wanted to add my old hdd to this build as i have some things that i would like to have on my new pc but cant or dont want to download
am i able to use i dont need the windows on that one i just want the hdd and its files
 

Zephyl

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Yes, you can do that. Just remember, depending on its age and use case, its dependability may be in question.
Edit: Assuming you have a SATA port open on the motherboard and a SATA power cable available to power it.