Windows 10: Using existing hard drive in new machine

Discus and support Using existing hard drive in new machine in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Can I install my existing hard drive with win 10 pro in new machine so that I don't have to reinstall everything? Current machine is 8 years old but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by JCPHX, Dec 17, 2018.

  1. JCPHX
    JCPHX Win User

    Using existing hard drive in new machine


    Can I install my existing hard drive with win 10 pro in new machine so that I don't have to reinstall everything? Current machine is 8 years old but has i7 in it.

    :)
     
    JCPHX, Dec 17, 2018
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  2. SIR B. FANNYBOTTOM
    Sir B. Fannybottom Win User

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Dec 17, 2018
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  3. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User
    little cat, Dec 17, 2018
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  4. MATHRAGH
    Mathragh Win User

    Using existing hard drive in new machine

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Wut =D

    what is that supposed to accomplish?
     
    Mathragh, Dec 17, 2018
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