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I am wanting to replace a few things in my build, the parts i got are Motherboard (Asus Z97 ROG Ranger), CPU (4690k) and wanting to do a fresh OS install (Windows 8.1 64bit)

I currently have Windows 7 installed on a Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, and I can use Secure erase to get rid of that/back it up.

Other components in the build are 8GB G.Skill Sniper 1600Mhz, MSI R9 270, WD Blue HDD with Games and Programs on it, And a Antec 550 Power Supply.

Pretty much I just want to know the best way to go about doing this.

But I have it in a NZXT H440, Can I get away with using a external DVD Drive for the OS install, Will the motherboard recognize it in the Bios ?

I do have a normal Sata CD drive I could plug in and do it that way I guess.

But yeh any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Case: NZXT H440, Motherboard: Z97 ROG Ranger, CPU: i5 4690K @ 4.2Ghz, Ram: 8GB G.Skill Sniper @ 1600MHZ CL9, GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1, Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, WD Blue 1TB, PSU: Cooler Master V650, Cooling: Swiftech H320, Monitors: 3 x Benq VZ2350

 

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Thanks. :)

Case: NZXT H440, Motherboard: Z97 ROG Ranger, CPU: i5 4690K @ 4.2Ghz, Ram: 8GB G.Skill Sniper @ 1600MHZ CL9, GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1, Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, WD Blue 1TB, PSU: Cooler Master V650, Cooling: Swiftech H320, Monitors: 3 x Benq VZ2350

 

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The bios will recognize the external usb cd drive, I've done it this way couple of times myself.
But please install the OS from a usb, it is way quicker and more convinient.

Case:NZXT H440   CPU:3570k @ 4.4ghz   Cooler:Prolimatech Megahalems w/ ap121 p/p  GPU:Gigabyte Windforce GTX 770  RAM:Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 16gb 1600mhz  Mobo:Sabertooth Z77     PSU:Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700w   Wheel: Logitech G27 + joystick as handbrake Asus DGX 5.1        Mouse: Corsair M65     Keyboard: CM Storm Trigger Cherry MX black  Headphones: ATH-M50s    Phone: Nexus 5 32GB  Earphones: Sennheiser CX 400ii    SSD: 120gb 840 evo  HDD: WD Enterprise 2TB    AMP&DAC: Schiit Stack. 

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Awesome, cheers

Case: NZXT H440, Motherboard: Z97 ROG Ranger, CPU: i5 4690K @ 4.2Ghz, Ram: 8GB G.Skill Sniper @ 1600MHZ CL9, GPU: Gigabyte GTX 970 G1, Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, WD Blue 1TB, PSU: Cooler Master V650, Cooling: Swiftech H320, Monitors: 3 x Benq VZ2350

 

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The bios will recognize the external usb cd drive, I've done it this way couple of times myself.

But please install the OS from a usb, it is way quicker and more convinient.

how do u get the os on a usb ? I was wondering cause im gonna build my own rig soon
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Windows 7 USB download tool (from Microsoft) , download this, and get a windows 7 iso from the web. Any will do as long as you have the windows licence.
If you're unsure, just google it.

Case:NZXT H440   CPU:3570k @ 4.4ghz   Cooler:Prolimatech Megahalems w/ ap121 p/p  GPU:Gigabyte Windforce GTX 770  RAM:Crucial Ballistix Tactical Tracer 16gb 1600mhz  Mobo:Sabertooth Z77     PSU:Cooler Master Silent Pro M 700w   Wheel: Logitech G27 + joystick as handbrake Asus DGX 5.1        Mouse: Corsair M65     Keyboard: CM Storm Trigger Cherry MX black  Headphones: ATH-M50s    Phone: Nexus 5 32GB  Earphones: Sennheiser CX 400ii    SSD: 120gb 840 evo  HDD: WD Enterprise 2TB    AMP&DAC: Schiit Stack. 

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