New build old HDD ?

[Demokrit]

Hello Guys im close to buying my new Gaming PC for around 1000 Euros.

The question is whether i can use my old HDD's from a prebuilt computer.

The specs of the drives are:

2x 1TB 7200RPM Samsung something drive.

 

I would also use a 250GB SSD in the new System thats why i was wondering if i need to buy new hard drives.

Just in case you need the System specs:

CPU       i5 4460
GPU      r9 390 Nitro (sapphire)
PSU      corsair CX (600W) semi modular
MOBO  SLI Krait Z97S

CASE   s349 special razer edition

RAM    16 GB HyperX fury 1866MHz

SSD     Samsung EVO 850 (250GB's)

 

So my questions are:

1. Do i need to buy new ones because the old ones will not work in the system properly ?

2. Should i clear the HDD (making it empty again) for the new PC ?

3. If 1 HDD  dies will my system still run (i'll obviously install the OS on the SSD)

 

Yea thats basicly it. I asked because i didnt feel like buying a new HDD because im currently only using about 350GB's and if i install the main things on the SSD's i dont mind the longer waiting times

if they work

 

hope you guys can help me out

[tbroadwater2010]

I would also use a 250GB SSD in the new System thats why i was wondering if i need to buy new hard drives.

Just in case you need the System specs:

CPU       i5 4460

GPU      r9 390 Nitro (sapphire)

PSU      corsair CX (600W) semi modular

MOBO  SLI Krait Z97S

CASE   s349 special razer edition

RAM    16 GB HyperX fury 1866MHz

SSD     Samsung EVO 850 (250GB's)

 

So my questions are:

1. Do i need to buy new ones because the old ones will not work in the system properly ?

2. Should i clear the HDD (making it empty again) for the new PC ?

3. If 1 HDD  dies will my system still run (i'll obviously install the OS on the SSD)

1. No you do not. If they are SATS (they should be) they will work just dine

2. If it has the OS on it then yes i would do that. That will keep the system from getting confused. If its just a storage drive, it is not necessary but your choice.

3. If you run the OS on the SSD and the HDD dies, the system will run fine. Install the necessary programs to do your work on the SSD (for speed if nothing else) and you will be fine!

[Smooth Bunz]

1. You can use your old one.

2. if t was an OS drive then you should format it but back all your important stuff up first
3. Yes your system will still work if a hdd dies

[Bazilias]

Hello Guys im close to buying my new Gaming PC for around 1000 Euros.

The question is whether i can use my old HDD's from a prebuilt computer.

The specs of the drives are:

2x 1TB 7200RPM Samsung something drive.

 

I would also use a 250GB SSD in the new System thats why i was wondering if i need to buy new hard drives.

Just in case you need the System specs:

CPU       i5 4460

GPU      r9 390 Nitro (sapphire)

PSU      corsair CX (600W) semi modular

MOBO  SLI Krait Z97S

CASE   s349 special razer edition

RAM    16 GB HyperX fury 1866MHz

SSD     Samsung EVO 850 (250GB's)

 

So my questions are:

1. Do i need to buy new ones because the old ones will not work in the system properly ?

2. Should i clear the HDD (making it empty again) for the new PC ?

3. If 1 HDD  dies will my system still run (i'll obviously install the OS on the SSD)

 

Yea thats basicly it. I asked because i didnt feel like buying a new HDD because im currently only using about 350GB's and if i install the main things on the SSD's i dont mind the longer waiting times

if they work

 

hope you guys can help me out

Go for this one instead

 

[PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€243.89 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (€35.54 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (€74.98 @ Mindfactory) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€86.94 @ Mindfactory) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  (€355.39 @ Mindfactory) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  (€82.41 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Total: €879.15

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-25 14:43 CET+0100

 

You can use your old HDD if you want to keep the files. But if you want a completely new build with a new HDD then you can go and buy a new one.

The MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition costs €113,85 on this site: http://www.heise.de/preisvergleich/msi-z97s-sli-krait-edition-7922-004r-a1153578.html

[Smooth Bunz]

1. No you do not. If they are SATS (they should be) they will work just dine

2. If it has the OS on it then yes i would do that. That will keep the system from getting confused. If its just a storage drive, it is not necessary but your choice.

3. If you run the OS on the SSD and the HDD dies, the system will run fine. Install the necessary programs to do your work on the SSD (for speed if nothing else) and you will be fine!

I swear I'm always a few seconds behind you when posting in the morning... Haha

[tbroadwater2010]

I swear I'm always a few seconds behind you when posting in the morning... Haha

I got those lightning morning fingers. They slow down during the day though.

[Smooth Bunz]

I got those lightning morning fingers. They slow down during the day though.

Haha!! I bet the ladies love you in the morning

[tbroadwater2010]

Haha!! I bet the ladies love you in the morning

HA! That actually explains it rather well.

[Demokrit]

 

Go for this one instead

 

[PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€243.89 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  (€35.54 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  (€74.98 @ Mindfactory) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€86.94 @ Mindfactory) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  (€355.39 @ Mindfactory) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  (€82.41 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Total: €879.15

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-25 14:43 CET+0100

 

You can use your old HDD if you want to keep the files. But if you want a completely new build with a new HDD then you can go and buy a new one.

The MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition costs €113,85 on this site: http://www.heise.de/preisvergleich/msi-z97s-sli-krait-edition-7922-004r-a1153578.html

 

I think i'd rather save a few bucks on the processor and im in love with the design of the video card

Ill look for the PSU though the rest is pretty much the same anyway

[Bazilias]

I think i'd rather save a few bucks on the processor and im in love with the design of the video card

Ill look for the PSU though the rest is pretty much the same anyway

You got a motehrboard that supports a overclocking but have a non-overclockable CPU. I would get the Intel Core i5 4690K because it's perfect for gaming. the PSU is also good because you actually don't need more than that.

[Demokrit]

You got a motehrboard that supports a overclocking but have a non-overclockable CPU. I would get the Intel Core i5 4690K because it's perfect for gaming. the PSU is also good because you actually don't need more than that.

I dont have a clue how to overclocked and honestly im scared of it.

I have been playing games on my shitty 6 year old rig and i dont wanna screw with my new one if it isnt save

[Bazilias]

I dont have a clue how to overclocked and honestly im scared of it.

I have been playing games on my shitty 6 year old rig and i dont wanna screw with my new one if it isnt save

go for this one instead

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€190.54 @ Mindfactory) 

Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€84.49 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (€82.61 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€86.94 @ Mindfactory) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  (€355.39 @ Mindfactory) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  (€82.41 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Total: €882.38

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-25 15:05 CET+0100

[Demokrit]

 

go for this one instead

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

 

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  (€190.54 @ Mindfactory) 

Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  (€84.49 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  (€82.61 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  (€86.94 @ Mindfactory) 

Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 390 8GB Video Card  (€355.39 @ Mindfactory) 

Power Supply: SeaSonic G 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  (€82.41 @ Amazon Deutschland) 

Total: €882.38

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-25 15:05 CET+0100

 

Blue Mobo red GPU and black case ? Nah

Im thinking off going for the 4690k and to cool it with the 

Corsair Hydro Series H60 and hope im dumb enough not to fuck it up