Require PC Help ASAP

[Kuo]

Okay, So in the next few weeks I am going to be getting a new PC from Cyberpower, I have configured it and put it to the specifications that I want it to run (RX 580, Ryzen 3 2200G, 8GB DDR4 Ram etc...) But one thing I have not put on the PC is a OS and a HDD. This is because I have a very slow download and upload speed. and this PC I am on right now has all of my Games, Documents and Business Stuff and I do not want to have to copy over everything to a new HDD and SSD.

So I am just wondering, After putting in my new HDD and connecting it to the Motherboard, how would I get my HDD to boot with windows on my PC? Would I have to go into the BIOS and config it from there? or would it just automaticly boot with windows if I set it to my Boot Drive?

I need help with this ASAP.

Thank you,
Callum

 

[AegisBlue]

Okay, So in the next few weeks I am going to be getting a new PC from Cyberpower, I have configured it and put it to the specifications that I want it to run (RX 580, Ryzen 3 2200G, 8GB DDR4 Ram etc...) But one thing I have not put on the PC is a OS and a HDD. This is because I have a very slow download and upload speed. and this PC I am on right now has all of my Games, Documents and Business Stuff and I do not want to have to copy over everything to a new HDD and SSD.

So I am just wondering, After putting in my new HDD and connecting it to the Motherboard, how would I get my HDD to boot with windows on my PC? Would I have to go into the BIOS and config it from there? or would it just automaticly boot with windows if I set it to my Boot Drive?

I need help with this ASAP.

Thank you,
Callum

You need a bootable dvd to install windows

 

[wolfgirlfan]

Alrighty, so the first thing that you're gonna have problems with is the OS. If your old computer was an OEM PC (meaning, you didn't buy the OS code/disk yourself, and it came with the setup) it's going to be locked to that computer. You'll most likely have to buy a new copy of Windows and install it on the HDD/PC. So technically speaking...no, it will not just boot upon hook-up.

 

[Jacks]

It will not boot upon startup, OEM or not from my experience. I've tried to do what you've described many times before, and I've only had success with Windows Server 2016. Don't quote me on this, but I do believe it could be driver-related and Windows trying to load in the old firmware from your old parts instead of your new one, as it does not immediately have the new firmware/drivers/etc. immediately available.
To make things easy, I would buy a small HDD (can be <100GB, but I have no clue where you're going to find such a small HDD) or SSD, put that in your new computer your boot drive (install Windows on it and everything) and put in your old HDD, as you will be able to access files from there once Windows is done installing.

TL;DR Probably won't boot on startup. Easier to buy a small HDD or SSD, install Windows on there, and put in old HDD and access old files that way.

 

[MarkElf]

Download windows on a flashdrive (~4GB) and set the flashdrive as the 1st boot priority in the bios. Install windows on your HDD. Lastly change the boot priority with your HDD first in the bios. I strongly recommend at least picking up a 128GB SSD (more so a 250GB version in terms of bang for your buck) for booting up your computer if you're going to be getting a new pc. A 128GB SSD goes for $30 or less these days as SSD prices have been falling for a bit now. If you're just installing your old HDD, you should just be able to plug it in and boot from there if it's the first boot priority, not that I've ever tried to do so as I built my computer a few months ago.

Buy windows from a 3rd party site like kenguin if needed(~$30), I think that's spelled right, or someone on here (~$5). As far as other changes, a 2200g is fine for gaming but I would strongly consider a ryzen 1500(x) or 2600(x) given their falling price recently too.

 

[Kuo]

dont get a r3 2200g and a rx 580.
The 2200G has inbuilt graphics, you're better of buying a normal r5 or i5.

I plan to upgrade to a Ryzen 7 1700X because I plan to do rendering and editing work on next year.[DOUBLEPOST=1535388852][/DOUBLEPOST]

It will not boot upon startup, OEM or not from my experience. I've tried to do what you've described many times before, and I've only had success with Windows Server 2016. Don't quote me on this, but I do believe it could be driver-related and Windows trying to load in the old firmware from your old parts instead of your new one, as it does not immediately have the new firmware/drivers/etc. immediately available.
To make things easy, I would buy a small HDD (can be <100GB, but I have no clue where you're going to find such a small HDD) or SSD, put that in your new computer your boot drive (install Windows on it and everything) and put in your old HDD, as you will be able to access files from there once Windows is done installing.

TL;DR Probably won't boot on startup. Easier to buy a small HDD or SSD, install Windows on there, and put in old HDD and access old files that way.

Download windows on a flashdrive (~4GB) and set the flashdrive as the 1st boot priority in the bios. Install windows on your HDD. Lastly change the boot priority with your HDD first in the bios. I strongly recommend at least picking up a 128GB SSD (more so a 250GB version in terms of bang for your buck) for booting up your computer if you're going to be getting a new pc. A 128GB SSD goes for $30 or less these days as SSD prices have been falling for a bit now. If you're just installing your old HDD, you should just be able to plug it in and boot from there if it's the first boot priority, not that I've ever tried to do so as I built my computer a few months ago.

Buy windows from a 3rd party site like kenguin if needed(~$30), I think that's spelled right, or someone on here (~$5). As far as other changes, a 2200g is fine for gaming but I would strongly consider a ryzen 1500(x) or 2600(x) given their falling price recently too.

Alrighty, so the first thing that you're gonna have problems with is the OS. If your old computer was an OEM PC (meaning, you didn't buy the OS code/disk yourself, and it came with the setup) it's going to be locked to that computer. You'll most likely have to buy a new copy of Windows and install it on the HDD/PC. So technically speaking...no, it will not just boot upon hook-up.

Alright so lets say then, I get windows onto a external hard drive and plug that into my PC and set that as the boot drive in my BIOS, would I be able to move the windows download over to a SSD onto my new computer using the BIOS also? And then after I can just put in my HDD and use all of my files like I usually do.

 

[wolfgirlfan]

External/Internal HDD, USB, or DISK with the Windows installation boot software will boot from that, if selected as the boot drive and formatted properly. Now, I personally wouldn't recommend an external, since its going to be a bit more pricy (and plus, you don't want your installation of windows to be poking out your PC all the time. If it gets bumped or shook out of the socket, it'll most likely shut off the PC - but I'm unsure).

When plugging in the installation device of choice (HDD In/Ex, USB, DISK), you will be prompted with the basics, and which device you want to install it on. When doing so, you should install it on your SDD - and everything will resume as normal from there. After you install Windows on your SDD, you'll probably just have to clear old hardware from the HDD (such as drivers, programs, etc), and it should be a walk in the park.

 

[MarkElf]

I get windows onto a external hard drive and plug that into my PC and set that as the boot drive in my BIOS, would I be able to move the windows download over to a SSD onto my new computer using the BIOS also? And then after I can just put in my HDD and use all of my files like I usually do.

You'd just install windows again on the SSD with a flash drive again. After you've confirmed that the SSD boots windows properly, you can do what you want with the windows files leftover on the HDD. In my case, I only had a few things installed on my HDD before buying/installed an SSD so I just installed windows on the SSD and formatted the HDD as the leftover windows junk files bothered me. You don't have to delete it at all, it just takes up space some space.

 

[Kuo]

External/Internal HDD, USB, or DISK with the Windows installation boot software will boot from that, if selected as the boot drive and formatted properly. Now, I personally wouldn't recommend an external, since its going to be a bit more pricy (and plus, you don't want your installation of windows to be poking out your PC all the time. If it gets bumped or shook out of the socket, it'll most likely shut off the PC - but I'm unsure).

When plugging in the installation device of choice (HDD In/Ex, USB, DISK), you will be prompted with the basics, and which device you want to install it on. When doing so, you should install it on your SDD - and everything will resume as normal from there. After you install Windows on your SDD, you'll probably just have to clear old hardware from the HDD (such as drivers, programs, etc), and it should be a walk in the park.

You'd just install windows again on the SSD with a flash drive again. After you've confirmed that the SSD boots windows properly, you can do what you want with the windows files leftover on the HDD. In my case, I only had a few things installed on my HDD before buying/installed an SSD so I just installed windows on the SSD and formatted the HDD as the leftover windows junk files bothered me. You don't have to delete it at all, it just takes up space some space.

Alright thank you. I know what to do now.

 

[MTG]

edit: nvm