Unnamed RedShirt

So I've had my computer for a couple of months now, but when I built it, I just threw in a random 200 GB hard drive I scavenged from an old computer to save money. This worked out fine but now I need to upgrade that too a larger drive. Is there a way to easily migrate all the programs over to this new drive? It doesn't have the operating system on it (that's on a separate SSD), so can I just copy everything over, pull out the old drive, and give it the letter the old drive had? Any help is appreciated.

I wasn't sure if the Ultra wide screen taking a few pixels on the side would make a difference.

So I recently built a new computer and need a GPU for it. I'm wanting to get an ultra wide screen 1080p monitor. I was going to put in a 1070 and was wondering if there's any noticeable difference with a 1080 at this resolution, and if so, if it's worth the extra price.

I didn't even know about that board. Thanks.

Actually, since I don't need the USB-C, I could go with this mobo http://pcpartpicker.com/product/Fn7CmG/gigabyte-motherboard-gaz170hd3 since I'll get more use out of the video outputs it offers than the USB-C

Also just realized I don't need USB-C... But my sleep deprived brain told me otherwise

Ok, looks good. Thanks. The only problem (and this is my bad for not including it early, but I was just going to install a random cheapo) is an optical drive is a must. I still have classes that rely on dvds. Nothing fancy, but something that can read and write. Since that case has no external bay (at least, I didn't see one) I just did this PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Lzdh3F Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/Lzdh3F/by_merchant/ CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($324.89 @ OutletPC) CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.99 @ Newegg) Motherboard: ASRock Z170A-X1/3.1 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($97.98 @ Newegg) Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($38.88 @ OutletPC) Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($37.99 @ NCIX US) Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro M ATX Mid Tower Case ($59.99 @ Newegg) Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($60.84 @ OutletPC) Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($18.88 @ OutletPC) Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit ($126.83 @ OutletPC) Total: $801.27 ($818.28 pre-rebate) Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-17 00:43 EDT-0400

It goes over budget. But I could go with one 8gb stick and get the other later and I think this could work.

Good point... this is why you don't forum at midnight... Common sense has not been deemed a necessity by my brain apparently. lol.

I'd rather not get one without USB-C because my phone charges with it and the manufacture installed software that slows down the charging if I don't use an "official" cord (Probably need to switch brands) so the money I save would just go towards getting a compatible cord. Kind of a nitpicky thing and not too important but an issue none the less

Some video editing is my main thing (which I talked to the IT guy at out school and he told the the software is very CPU intensive). Some 3D work which is probably better done on a GPU but I've found ways to run it decently on this CPU. At least for a couple of weeks until I get a decent GPU. Also going into computer engineering (not quite sure what exactly that will entail with a personal rig). Some other various video encoding. Other than that not much that will put a heavy enough workload on it to take into account. But that's why I decided to get a GPU later and use the extra for an i7.

Well I've been saving for a long time to blow most of it on this so... lol

What if I drew back on the PSU. after all, I don't really need a fully modular one. I only went with it because it came highly recommended. Then again there's a lot of risk with PSUs and I definitely don't know enough about them to make my own call

Ok, thanks. And HDD was definitely planned, I forgot to mention it. although I think I might also get a larger SSD in the future but I'm not sure if the OEM windows will transfer over (I've heard all kinds of builders having trouble with Windows licensing)

The absolute max is about $820 before rebates