PC build - Can I install a new SSD into current PC then take out and install into new build?

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Gid_The_Zen

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Hi.

I'm going to build a new PC with loads of upgrades from current Dell precision workstation -

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/parts/partlist/ - This is the build roughly.

I want to copy all my programs onto the SSD and all my data, files and docs etc onto the new HDD. Can I install these drives into my current pc along side the main C: file path storage, transfer everything to the appropriate either SSD and HDD then take out both SSD and new HDD and install into the new motherboard?

Will I have issues with the windows license? I'm planning to install the same copy of Windows 7 onto the SSD for boot in the new system.

Any advice appreciated.

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Here is the permilink: http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/user/gidsta800/saved/hCYj4D

So I will buy a 2nd key for the copy of windows I have in order to install it onto the SSD for boot.

But initially, I want to get all my programs onto the SSD & then use that as boot drive in new system.

Will I be able to install the SSD into my current PC (dell workstation 490) so windows recognises it and then take out the SSD hmmm... confusing myself a bit now.

How will I get all my programs onto the SSD...? Maybe it will be easier to just build the new system and run it side by side with the current PC and just hook them up and do all the transferring of programs once windows is installed on new system?

What you think guys?

Essentially I want all my programs installed onto the SSD running off a copy of windows7 that I'm currently using but I'll buy another key for it. Just looking for the easiest way to do that.

Not gonna use any of the parts in current system, fresh build from scratch, just want the data.


Cheers
 
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new system. best to install a fresh os. instead of getting the other dell stuff on it, so you will need to reinstall all you apps/programs.

build your new system, install os on SSD, then connect your old dell hdd to the new system to copy your data. or if there isn't much data, could get a usb flash drive too.
 
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Hello... The worst thing to do is start OS Install/project by Deleting anything or everything...

Your just wondering and planning ahead on a proper order of things... that's good... I will try to help.

1) OK you can DL ISO's of any Microsoft product with 30-? days of free trial... Get the WIN7 SP1 Version you want to end up with on your Final NEW C drive... DL'd first. I would suggest getting the SP1 Version right from the start and your Key will allow a install... you will have 30 days to complete activation/transfer from your OLD hardware.

Is there a new blank SSD? use that and you will be able to keep your old computer working for File transfers, programs, and the internet...

Eventually you will get to point where you can (delete the partitions) OR ( complete cleaning) on the HD, installed into your new Computer... to start using it for program installs or ?.

You must understand that some software requires a clean install into a new Win install for proper operation...There are also cloning software options.

 
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Thanks for responses guys.

It sounds like what I'm gonna have to do is build the new system, install fresh copy of W7 I have w new key onto system.

Am I going to have to install all my programs again from scratch? Certain programs have data saved in them and installing new versions would mean losing that data I think. Is there anyway of just copying, transferring, cloning essentially getting all my program files copied or cut and pasted from old version of windows on dell system straight on new SSD once OS is installed on new system? Or does it have to be done manually?

Another question I have is about the 3gb/s 6gb/s SATA ports. I noticed SSDs like this one https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-internal-hard-drive-mz7pd256bw say they are 6gb/s. Does that literally mean they can transfer twice the amount of data/information per s than older motherboards and HDDs like the ones I'm currently on? In the picture of the Samsung Evo it says "SATA 6gb/s compatible w 3gb/s." So that just means it will work with the slower 3gb/s motherboards but can go twice that fast if you get a motherboard with 6gb/s ports? Seems obvious but I just wanna make sure before forking out.

Cheers, Merry Christmas!
 
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