WD hard drive 1tb can I still use this

[Wsasx2]

Ok so I just built my new rig m5a99fx pro 2.0 and everything else and ram adata 2rx8 ddr3 but I use to have another pc and it was a windows 8 and it had my WD tb hard drive can I still use this it's a hdd I never deleted the files in it but can I still use this for my new rig well it still boot up and all? Is it okay and my gpu I'm using my old one and 7970 oc edition can that work too?

 

[Wsasx2]

It's a Sata

 

[aldan]

while you can use the drive,you will still have to install an operating system.the one thats on the drive is extremely unlikely to boot properly due to your hardware changes,driver conflicts,etc.

 

[Wsasx2]

So should I get another hard drive?

 

[Wsasx2]

Should I just get a cheap Sata hard drive one so I can just quickly restore the pc and have the old tb connected to the pc as well and the new one then restore pc?

 

[aldan]

i would think about getting an ssd and using your 1tb for storage.once you have the os installed on the ssd you can access the 1tb drive and delete your system (windows)files manually.

 

[Wsasx2]

ssd? Sorry newbie is that a hard drive?

 

[aldan]

solid state hard drive.no moving parts and very fast loading times.it wont run games any faster but boot times and program loading times will impress you.

 

[Wsasx2]

Just get any?

 

[Wsasx2]

Is there a cheaper way? Could my way work have a 100gb hard drive after windows goes upend got my os I just plug in my old tb hard drive then restore? Or no? That can't work?

 

[aldan]

i would do a little research (google) and look at some comparisons.or start a thread here asking for opinions.there are a lot of good,informative threads on Toms that deal with this subject so you could do a search right here.cheers.

 

[Ahmadjon]

Is there a cheaper way? Could my way work have a 100gb hard drive after windows goes upend got my os I just plug in my old tb hard drive then restore? Or no? That can't work?

If your Windows is OEM than you have to buy new OS and install it
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/30822-63-windows-motherboard-upgrade-possible

You can still use your old HDD with new PC but you'll need to make a fresh install of the windows.

 

[sora]

So should I get another hard drive?

Go ahead, and yes a 100GB HDD should work as long as it is a non-OEM version of Windows.

 

[Wsasx2]

Okay so I can still hook up my old hard drive and then just reinstall windows? And then my gpu I just plug that it right?

 

[Ahmadjon]

Okay so I can still hook up my old hard drive and then just reinstall windows? And then my gpu I just plug that it right?

Yes, if your OS is not OEM, your GPU is easy to install and nothing special

 

[Wsasx2]

Oem I couldn't get that? What's going to happen though once I start it up with my hard drive that still has memory

 

[aldan]

oem usually found on brand name machines ie hp dell etc.that having been said it may still install and register.its worth a try.if its not oem,in other words a retail copy of windows you have no worries.keep in mind that installing windows on your old drive will erase all data on the drive.since it is windows 8,do you have your product key?if your old computer is still operational you should be able to retrieve your key.again,if you can afford it,get an ssd and do a fresh install of the os on that.

 

[Wsasx2]

No product key? It just came with Windows 8 and that's it my new mobo says windows 8 ready though doesn't that mean it has it?

 

[Wsasx2]

I'm screwed huh

 

[Ahmadjon]

No product key? It just came with Windows 8 and that's it my new mobo says windows 8 ready though doesn't that mean it has it?

It just says you that motherboard is compatible with Win8 but if your PC has pre-installed OS which is in 99.9% times comes as OEM on pre-built PC's then you have to buy new OS to make fresh/clean install of the windows.
Just read the link that I provided

 

[aldan]

you will need to fire up your old machine and download a key finder program like belarc advisor.here is an easy tutorial for this.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/a/windows-8-product-key.htm

 

[Ahmadjon]

you will need to fire up your old machine and download a key finder program like belarc advisor.here is an easy tutorial for this.
http://pcsupport.about.com/od/windows-8/a/windows-8-product-key.htm

Tom's team doesn't support piracy! Stop recommending people such kind of things. If you continue doing this your account would be permanently BANNED!.

 

[Wsasx2]

Okay so then my hard drive is good and I can have windows 8? Because my hard drive the product and etc?

 

[Ahmadjon]

Okay so then my hard drive is good and I can have windows 8? Because my hard drive the product and etc?

You can install any kind of windows but you have to buy new OS with product key because your current OS will require license key if you change motherboard.

 

[Saga Lout]

It is legitimate to use Belarc or JellyBean to find your key but if you fail activatoin, you will need to buy a new licence