New Build with some recycled parts... Questions/Advice! Please

Thanks

Ballistic said:

So after installing and getting everything together... I could possibly just turn on my computer without reformatting and doing a clean install... I mean your saying it's not outside of the realm of reasoning that it could all work fine without reinstalling or doing anything more then adding the hdd and letting it go?

Possible, but not optimal. Also possible under those circumstances is the neccessity of a Repair Install

I myself believe it better to start with a clean install.

James

James Colbert said:

Ballistic said:

So after installing and getting everything together... I could possibly just turn on my computer without reformatting and doing a clean install... I mean your saying it's not outside of the realm of reasoning that it could all work fine without reinstalling or doing anything more then adding the hdd and letting it go?

Possible, but not optimal. Also possible under those circumstances is the neccessity of a Repair Install

I myself believe it better to start with a clean install.

James

So repair install then clean install ??? -scratches head-

Highly suggest using a Corsair H50 or better yet H70 cooler and please compare with the Cool-it systems. Sealed water systems will cool well beyond any air system I'm aware of with all the risks of water removed. Then upgrade the corsair fan to two Noctura's or similar in a push pull configuration out the back of the case. Heat being the enemy of any system and for sure any OC'd system.

Ballistic said:

James Colbert said:

Ballistic said:

So after installing and getting everything together... I could possibly just turn on my computer without reformatting and doing a clean install... I mean your saying it's not outside of the realm of reasoning that it could all work fine without reinstalling or doing anything more then adding the hdd and letting it go?

Possible, but not optimal. Also possible under those circumstances is the neccessity of a Repair Install

I myself believe it better to start with a clean install.

James

So repair install then clean install ??? -scratches head-

No. I suggest a clean install, but if not, putting the old drive with new components may require a repair install.

Also, since you are changing the motherboard, have you verified that your existing RAM will be compatible with the new board? There is a good chance that it will not be.

Again, a clean install is the best way to go if you want the best out of your new system.

James

James Colbert said:

Ballistic said:

James Colbert said:

Possible, but not optimal. Also possible under those circumstances is the neccessity of a Repair Install

I myself believe it better to start with a clean install.

James

Why wouldn't the ram work ?? It's DDR2 667 and the mobo is for DDR2 533/667/800/1066

So repair install then clean install ??? -scratches head-

No. I suggest a clean install, but if not, putting the old drive with new components may require a repair install.

Also, since you are changing the motherboard, have you verified that your existing RAM will be compatible with the new board? There is a good chance that it will not be.

Again, a clean install is the best way to go if you want the best out of your new system.

James

Why wouldn't my ram work ?? The mobo is rated to work with DDR2 533/667/800/1066... My ram is DDR2 667mhz

Something you don't mention is whether you have a retail Win 7 disk or if it came with your HP Pavillion? If it came with your HP (OEM), it will not be of use on your 'new' system regardless of a clean or repair install. OEM windows are locked to the OEM equipment and will not install to a new system or new motherboard.

If indeed your windows version is OEM, you can buy the upgrade (cheaper) version of win7 only if you have a retail version of XP or Vista.

James

It's retail