[SOLVED] Upgrading everything in PC except HDD and SSD, will it work?

mrmcartur

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I want to keep all my information of my last pc and especially windows. If I just build the computer normally and install my hdd and ssd will my pc boot up normally like my last computer?

I dont have a windows usb or the windows code I used.

So yeah, if i just install my drives will everything boot up normally?
 
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Potentially, yes.... at least in theory.

BUT, you'll likely run into all sorts of driver conflicts, potentially even BSODs etc - which kind of make the "upgrade" more of a headache.

I'd highly recommend you back up your data and clean install the OS on the new hardware, then migrate your data back.

Barty1884

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Potentially, yes.... at least in theory.

BUT, you'll likely run into all sorts of driver conflicts, potentially even BSODs etc - which kind of make the "upgrade" more of a headache.

I'd highly recommend you back up your data and clean install the OS on the new hardware, then migrate your data back.
 
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