thefed
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If you are savvy enough, please help me refresh my memory...I did this last 5 years ago and LOTS changed.
Im looking at this barebones system, $90: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16856167009
AMD 3800 X2 Chip...$109
1 gb compatible memory, $65
160 gb western digital hard drive, 7200 IDE OR SATA? $54
I will re-use my 2 cd/dvd drives, floppy, monitor etc
Okay, my first question: I have a pc that I want to transfer ALL files from. How should I do this?
I dont have another copy of Windows XP, though I'm sure I could borrow from a friend. Is it possible to use the Operating system on my current drive, with no cd, to load it on the NEW hard drive?
OR, do i need to get the cd, and install both hard drives in the new computer, then mirror the drive or copy it all over somehow?
Would it be a problem if I hooked up one drive IDE (old one) and get a new SATA drive as well? would they be 'compatible"?
And, if anyone has any lines on cheaper components for my new build, please do tell...all my cheap prices came from newegg
Im looking at this barebones system, $90: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16856167009
AMD 3800 X2 Chip...$109
1 gb compatible memory, $65
160 gb western digital hard drive, 7200 IDE OR SATA? $54
I will re-use my 2 cd/dvd drives, floppy, monitor etc
Okay, my first question: I have a pc that I want to transfer ALL files from. How should I do this?
I dont have another copy of Windows XP, though I'm sure I could borrow from a friend. Is it possible to use the Operating system on my current drive, with no cd, to load it on the NEW hard drive?
OR, do i need to get the cd, and install both hard drives in the new computer, then mirror the drive or copy it all over somehow?
Would it be a problem if I hooked up one drive IDE (old one) and get a new SATA drive as well? would they be 'compatible"?
And, if anyone has any lines on cheaper components for my new build, please do tell...all my cheap prices came from newegg