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Dublinpato

Well here's the deal i'am currently using a AMD rig but decided to build a new rig with Intel so this is what i got.

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CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Microcenter)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: MSI Z77A-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($114.98 @ Newegg)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($259.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master Storm Scout 2 ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 750W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $814.93
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-08 13:48 EDT-0400)

Now i have orderd all these parts they should arrive anyday now, Now my plan is i am gonna take the 8gigs of ram and 1tb internal HDD out of my AMD rig and put it in my Intel rig but i was told it might be a problem with the HDD that i might have to reformat it to get rid of all the AMD stuff for it to work with the new build and i would have to back up all the stuff i need and so on, is this true and could you kindly help me out please. Thanks.

Note: this is my first build.

lukepaddy2

You will need to format, Just format it in the AMD PC.

Dublinpato

and is there a easy way of doing this or would i need to download a program sorry if these are newby questions i'am an ameture lol

Genghiz Cohen

Do you have a Windows disk/USB Key?

Dublinpato

Genghiz Cohen wrote: »

Do you have a Windows disk/USB Key?

yes i have a 16gig usb stick.

Genghiz Cohen

Make it a Windows installer,(You'll need either a Windows DVD or .ISO file) pop it into the new build and boot from it. Format the 1TB and install a fresh copy of Windows onto the 1TB.

This erases EVERYTHING on your hard drive.

BloodBath

You could make a partition and install the new os in the partition. Then you can take any files you want over and then merge the partitions afterwards.

How did you not buy an ssd?

Dublinpato

BloodBath wrote: »

You could make a partition and install the new os in the partition. Then you can take any files you want over and then merge the partitions afterwards.

How did you not buy an ssd?

I have plans to get a SSD but it cost a arm and a leg right now and i did not have enough in my budget to get one but i will pick one up.

Genghiz Cohen

BloodBath wrote: »

You could make a partition and install the new os in the partition. Then you can take any files you want over and then merge the partitions afterwards.

How did you not buy an ssd?

Yeah I was thinking that too.

My dad did that when upgrading from XP to 7, but we can't uninstall XP now because the computer won't boot without it.:rolleyes:

BloodBath

I'm not sure how effective it is anyway. Ideally you want the os install at the outer edge of the disk. Transfer speeds are fastest there.

I have plans to get a SSD but it cost a arm and a leg right now and i did not have enough in my budget to get one but i will pick one up.

The H100i is a bit overkill. You're not going to get much higher overclocks over a cheap 212 evo. An ssd could have been squeezed in.