which hardware component can i re-use in my new pc?

I'm planning to build a new pc. I'm curious to see which components I can bring over. I need a new motherboard and CPU. I'm pretty sure the RAM is re-usable and the GPU is for sure compatible. But how about things like the PSU and the harddrive? What else can I, or cannot transfer over to my new computeR??

thanks in advanced.

I'm planning to build a new pc. I'm curious to see which components I can bring over. I need a new motherboard and CPU. I'm pretty sure the RAM is re-usable and the GPU is for sure compatible. But how about things like the PSU and the harddrive? What else can I, or cannot transfer over to my new computeR??

thanks in advanced.

sh4d0wc4st3r

wow, um....
well first, list all the specs from ur old computer, and what u intend on getting int eh new one. if you just mean what parts can be switched, basically all of them. the CPU and cooler are tricky because of the mobo connection and thermal paste, but thats about it.

unless we're talking about a prebuilt, they sometimes use wierd things like BTX cases and proprietory set-ups, but assuming it's a rather normal computer you can reuse:

Disc Drive
Video Card
Case
RAM
Video Card
Sound Card
PSU

Computer parts are interchangeable, you can reuse everything. That being said... you need to figure out what MOBO and CPU you are going to get (Make sure the CPU is compatible with the MOBO).

Once you got that, then you need to make sure that your RAM cards are compatable to your new MOBO. There are several types of RAM, DDR2/DDR3, then you have different speeds.

Your Harddrives and PSU completely interchangeable. Your very rarely gonna run into a situation where they cannot be reused. Your Disk Drive can be reused... but that also goes back to the MOBO you get. If you have an older Disk drive they use a larger cable, i forget the name of it, to plug into your mobo. Now a days, they all come in SATA cables. You can buy a converter for it, but thats just extra money you would have to spend for an old disk drive. Would just recommend buying a new one.

I'm planning to build a new pc. I'm curious to see which components I can bring over. I need a new motherboard and CPU. I'm pretty sure the RAM is re-usable and the GPU is for sure compatible. But how about things like the PSU and the harddrive? What else can I, or cannot transfer over to my new computeR??

thanks in advanced.

sh4d0wc4st3r