Can I put my existing hard drive in a new computer?
Q: Can you transfer your hard drive to another PC? Providing both computers support the same hard drive interface and the drive will fit physically in the second PC, either replacing an existing drive or occupying a different location and interface connection, then yes you can transfer the drive.
Can I use an old hard drive on a new PC build?
You won’t be able to use your old HDD with your old Windows OS and the programs/games installed there, unfortunately. The new PC build and the new motherboard there requires you to have a genuine Windows installation!
Can I move a hard drive to another PC without losing data?
Most likely yes. You can always transfer it as a data disk, but not boot from it. In this case Windows that’s on it would still be sitting there fully intact but it would not be the OS that’s used by the computer. You will not lose any files at all, that just doesn’t happen from this.
Can I put my SSD in a new computer and have all data transferred?
You can. Though the data doesn’t transfer itself. You’ll need to use disk cloning software such as Macrium Reflect or something similar to get it all transferred. Though if it’s just files you’re wanting to transfer and not the operating system, you can copy/paste if you so choose.
Can I use my old SSD with windows on a brand new PC build so I don’t lose all?
You can connect old SSD to your new motherboard. You need to install a fresh windows though in order for your windows to work on the new system with facing any issues. You don’t even need to format the whole drive. Just reinstall the windows on the old SSD once you have connected it to the new motherboard.
Will replacing motherboard affect hard drive?
Your files, system are stored in the hard drive, changing motherboard don’t loss your photos, windows etc. If you replacing the hardware like hard drive, you have to backup your data, even clone the whole drive disk. Switching the motherboard does not harm your data. Everything will remain on the hard drive.