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Good morning guys,

I was going to build a hole new system, but $$$$$$ has got me down to just an upgrade.

My current rig is set up as IDE.
I no i will have to get a fresh copy of windows and reformat.
Now if i was just to upgrade my mobo, CPU, V/C. Can i run SATA on my current HD? ((which is currently running IDE))
Or is it just a matter of cinfiguration on my part?
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No SATA is a type of connector but SATA is faster and better than IDE hardrives
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Yes i new that, but:

Can i change my current setup ((IDE)) to SATA using the same hard drive i have now?
Is it just a mater of configuration?
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Yea but you have to get a adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822998008
Heres one
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Yea but you have to get a adapter
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822998008
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Sorry for all the questions

But, i will need that same adapter if i upgrade my mobo to a SATA type board?
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yes but your motherboard should still atleast have one IDE controller?? for like CD-ROM drives and stuff
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You won't need a new copy of windows. If you have your cd and cd key you're good.
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I may need a new windows CD, do to the fact that i have exceeded my install amount on my current version OEM.

Beings that i am changing mobo, they ((Microsoft)) may tell me to go pound salt! LOL
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