First PC Build, Help Needed!

[Jadespore]

I got my first PC from a build site, because I wanted the warranty and to know it would work.

Had said PC for a couple of years and am upgrading: GTX 980, Intel 6600K, Asus Z170 PRO Gaming Motherboard, 16GB DDR4 and a new case, the only things I'm keeping are the PSU and Hard drives.

The thing I need to know is can i just plug the hard drives into the new PC or will i need to clear them off and start from scratch?

[App4that]

You'll have to update the drivers for the new components. What PSU?

[Jadespore]

Corsair 550W PSU

[App4that]

Might want to trade it out for a better one depending on the model. If it's a CX, dump it.

[Jadespore]

Just checked its the VS 550

[olback]

Just checked its the VS 550

That will burn down your house

[Jadespore]

That will burn down your house

been running fine for almost 2 years

[olback]

been running fine for almost 2 years

You're lucky.... People recommend quality stuff around here.

If i were you i would buy a EVGA superNOVA 750W G2 or something, that will last you a while and you do not risk burning down your house

[Darth-Marius]

you might want more then 550 watts

[App4that]

been running fine for almost 2 years

I once crossed a busy highway blindfolded, I made it across so it must be safe, right? in all seriousness that is a horrible PSU and it should feel bad.

[OAcesync]

Just checked its the VS 550

Definitely would replace. PSU is one of the most important parts of your PC if that goes out it could take out the whole system along with it so you want to make sure to have a good quality PSU that can handle high components, higher temps and load, good quality capacitors and safety measures in place if anything was to happen

[Jadespore]

Thanks for the PSU advice will upgrade when I next get paid, back to the Drives, will the os just work on the new PC or do i need to do a factory reset or something?

[App4that]

If you're running an AMD processor I can't say for sure. But Intel to Intel should just be a matter of getting the right drivers.

[Jadespore]

If you're running an AMD processor I can't say for sure. But Intel to Intel should just be a matter of getting the right drivers.

I have an i3 right now, would i need the drivers before I move it over or when its in the new pc?

[App4that]

I have an i3 right now, would i need the drivers before I move it over or when its in the new pc?

I would remove the current drivers from the storage, then boot the new rig. It should recognize the operating system and boot up fine.

 

Example. I got fancy with my overclock and messed up so bad I had to switch bios. For all intense and purposes I had a new motherboard. It booted like normal after I set the boot sequence in the bios.

[TheAceOffRoad]

Here is the cheapest I could get on Amazon for a decent Rig (Micro ATX):

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 6-core Black Edition ($99.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...ements=p_89:AMD

 

MotherBoard: MSI Micro-ATX DDR3 1333 A68HM Grenade ($62.77) Link: http://www.amazon.co...1,p_89:Asus|MSI

 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz ($84.43) Link: http://www.amazon.co...0R34BSKRS15ST4G

 

Storage SSD: Kingston 120GB Sata 3.0 2.5" v300 ($50.44) Link: http://www.amazon.co...8011|6797519011

 

Storage HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200 RPM 6GB/s ($52.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...-bin:8067150011

 

Video/Graphics Card: Asus Radeon R7-260x 2GB-GDDR5 ($129.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...81011,p_89:Asus

 

Case: Rosewill Black SECC Steel USB 3.0 Mid Tower REDBONE U3 ($49.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...d=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze ($48.77) Link: http://www.amazon.co...-bin:6906983011

 

DVD/CD Drive: Asus DVD Sata Supermulti Burner OEM ($21.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...type:2224371011

 

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit ($89.00) Link: http://www.amazon.co...dows 7 software

 

Monitor: Asus VS207D-P 19.5" 1600x900 VGA LED ($85.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...2796009&sr=1-19

 

Keyboard/Mouse: AmazonBasics Wired Mouse and Keyboard Combo ($14.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...2796283&sr=1-44

 

Sound: AmazonBasics AC Powered Speakers ($19.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...d=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

Total:

$747.90 for everything

$632.93 for everything except the peripherals

$543.93 for everything except the peripherals and OS

[Jadespore]

 

Here is the cheapest I could get on Amazon for a decent Rig (Micro ATX):

 

CPU: AMD FX-6300 6-core Black Edition ($99.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...ements=p_89:AMD

 

MotherBoard: MSI Micro-ATX DDR3 1333 A68HM Grenade ($62.77) Link: http://www.amazon.co...1,p_89:Asus|MSI

 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 1600MHz ($84.43) Link: http://www.amazon.co...0R34BSKRS15ST4G

 

Storage SSD: Kingston 120GB Sata 3.0 2.5" v300 ($50.44) Link: http://www.amazon.co...8011|6797519011

 

Storage HDD: Western Digital Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200 RPM 6GB/s ($52.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...-bin:8067150011

 

Video/Graphics Card: Asus Radeon R7-260x 2GB-GDDR5 ($129.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...81011,p_89:Asus

 

Case: Rosewill Black SECC Steel USB 3.0 Mid Tower REDBONE U3 ($49.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...d=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

Power Supply:  Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze ($48.77) Link: http://www.amazon.co...-bin:6906983011

 

DVD/CD Drive: Asus DVD Sata Supermulti Burner OEM ($21.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...type:2224371011

 

OS: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit ($89.00) Link: http://www.amazon.co...dows 7 software

 

Monitor: Asus VS207D-P 19.5" 1600x900 VGA LED ($85.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...2796009&sr=1-19

 

Keyboard/Mouse: AmazonBasics Wired Mouse and Keyboard Combo ($14.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...2796283&sr=1-44

 

Sound: AmazonBasics AC Powered Speakers ($19.99) Link: http://www.amazon.co...d=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

Total:

$747.90 for everything

$632.93 for everything except the peripherals

$543.93 for everything except the peripherals and OS

 

I already have the new Parts its just the questions I need not specs.

[LogicalDrm]

I would do complete reinstall to OS drive. You can keep personal files and most game installs on backup drive and just remap locations for them. But going from one mobo to another can be anything from easy switch to BSOD and fresh install needed.