Transfering components from Dell xps 8500 to a new motherboard

[mquan304]

Hey guys,
So i bought the dell xps 8500 a few months ago and now i just bought the geforce 670 FTW but it seems like the case is too small to fit both the 620W power supply and the graphic card.
Is it possible that if i buy a new case and a new motherboard then transfer all the rams and CPU and all the components like hard drive to that motherboard. I have 12 gb of ram and i7 3770 3.40ghz. If yes, which motherboard should i get ( I was thinking about getting rosewill challenger case). Thank you !

 

[Calvin7]

Motherboard CPU Socket Type : LGA 1155 (210 Results)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007627%20600093976&IsNodeId=1&name=LGA%201155

Do you want an ATX or micro-ATX size motherboard?

The Windows OEM license from Microsoft is usually tied to the original motherboard. You may need a new license.
http://www.productquest.net/miwi7.html

 

[ACTechy]

It is possible, however you're probably going to need to buy the OS again, because OEM operating systems are usually tied the motherboard they were first installed on. Other than that consideration, you'll probably be ok.

On the motherboard, depending on your price range, here are a couple options:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130653

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157293

Good luck!

 

[mquan304]

Thanks for the replies. I have a question though, so do i just take it the hard drive out and put it in the new motherboard. What happens if i boot it up ? Does it go to bios ? I am new at this.

 

[ACTechy]

Thanks for the replies. I have a question though, so do i just take it the hard drive out and put it in the new motherboard. What happens if i boot it up ? Does it go to bios ? I am new at this.

That's what I was addressing in my post. You are going to have to reinstall the OS, or, in your case, probably buy an OS and then install it.

 

[Calvin7]

To enter the BIOS you usually have to tap on the Delete key during the Power On Self Test (POST), immediately after the computer start.

If there are not many hardware changes, you may be able to get your old Windows OS to boot up. Some would try to do a repair of the OS installation, but with a new motherboard a new installation of the OS is the best way.