New PC with Old Hard Drive

[JapesFaw]

I'm updating my gaming PC with a new MoBo, GPU, RAM and CPU - however I'm keeping my old HDD, PSU etc.

Will replacing these parts require me to reformat my old HDD and re-install Windows or can I just plug in and start up? I honestly have no idea how my harddrive would react to the new hardware I'm installing.

Any information on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Ironsounds]

Hello... Your new MB will require different drivers that will not be on your OLD Windows install... Sometimes you can get it to BOOT, and install your New drivers... sometimes it Won't, and a new install my be needed.
What was your Old MB BIO's SATA setting set out? You cant Boot a IDE installed OS with ACHI settings and Visa Versa.

 

[boosted1g]

Yes, you will have to reformat and start over.

 

[The3monitors]

First is it ide or sata? If its ide than you need this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RK89M4/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/189-5631636-1649267
But you will have to reinstall. I do recommend that you get newer hard drives as platter and sector read write technology has advanced just as much as mem/cpu/video technologies. Its just that noone relly thinks to discuss it.

 

[JapesFaw]

First is it ide or sata? If its ide than you need this.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RK89M4/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/189-5631636-1649267
But you will have to reinstall. I do recommend that you get newer hard drives as platter and sector read write technology has advanced just as much as mem/cpu/video technologies. Its just that noone relly thinks to discuss it.

Thanks for the help guys, I managed to get it all done with no trouble! Did a clean install of windows with a USB.

I definitely agree about upgrading my hard drive though (it is SATA II, and noticeably slow) , my budget doesn't currently allow for it I'm afraid, but I will definitely be purchasing a small SSD for apps and then a regular HDD for my files in the near future!