Can i still use this HDD? Do I need a new OS?

bearman74 · Dec 8, 2013

So, I got a prebuilt computer awhile back, and now i am deciding to build a new one myself... can I take the HDD and use it for a new build? or will I have to buy a new one? ALSO, would I have to buy a new OS?

iceclock · Dec 8, 2013

What kind of hard drive and what model

iceclock · Dec 8, 2013

For the os depends of what os u was using

bearman74 · Dec 8, 2013

iceclock :

I will have to find it on the best buy website, not exactly sure.... it was an HP though

jason katsou · Dec 8, 2013

i actually did the same thing that you will do...i bought a new pc(cpu-gpu-ram-mobo)and i kept my old hdd,but i had to install the windows again...

bearman74 · Dec 8, 2013

jason katsou :

did you have to buy a new OS?

aevm · Dec 8, 2013

You can reuse the hdd, if it's a SATA device. Does it have a very wide ribbon-like cable? If it does then it's IDE and you can't reuse it.

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