A majority of you are pretty much computer EXPERTS, and I believe you're all the #1 option I can go to atm.
I have a few questions atm regarding OEM and SATA.
SATA:
1. Is SATA III, compatible with SATA II, and SATA I, in other-words Backwards Compatible?
2. How can I tell if my computer supports SATA III? (was bought in May 2008, I'm currently saving up for a new computer).
There is currently an HDD sale at my local computer store, with prices up to 40% off, I might as well go get one right? Now, I'm building a computer in the near future, and i'll HAVE to buy an HDD, so why not buy an HDD now, use it on my current computer, then just use it on my new computer when I buy it?
OEM:
1. If bought Windows 7 OEM installed it, and decided I want to format my HDD with Windows 7 OEM installed, would I be-able to re-install Windows 7 OEM without having to purchase another copy?
2. When using an OEM, I have no access to support from Microsoft, correct? In this case, I AM the support?
I'm currently on Windows Vista, and I'll be building my computer in late 2013, I'm also buying a new HDD, and since my WIndows 7 is an OEM version and is built into a partition of my computer, I can't transfer it, so I might as well get Windows 7.
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks.
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1. If bought Windows 7 OEM, and decided I want to format my HDD with Windows 7 OEM installed, would I be-able to re-install Windows 7 OEM without having to purchase another copy?
Yes you can as long as you do not change your motherboard.
1. Is SATA III, compatible with SATA II, and SATA I, in other-words Backwards Compatible?
I am fairly sure it is, and if it isn't motherboards also have SATA 2 ports.
About the hard drive sale:
Last year there were floods in factories where the hardrive parts were made this meant that the price of hard drives almost tripled and even now the hard drives are still very expensive. The forty percent off may be a good deal if you need a hard drive now but if you only need it in a year or so wait for the prices to drop back to normal.
Also SATA 3 came out late 2008 so your computer probably doesn't have it.
1. If bought Windows 7 OEM, and decided I want to format my HDD with Windows 7 OEM installed, would I be-able to re-install Windows 7 OEM without having to purchase another copy?
Yes you can as long as you do not change your motherboard.
1. Is SATA III, compatible with SATA II, and SATA I, in other-words Backwards Compatible?
I am fairly sure it is, and if it isn't motherboards also have SATA 2 ports.
About the hard drive sale:
Last year there were floods in factories where the hardrive parts were made this meant that the price of hard drives almost tripled and even now the hard drives are still very expensive. The forty percent off may be a good deal if you need a hard drive now but if you only need it in a year or so wait for the prices to drop back to normal.
Thanks. What would be an average price for a 500GB SATA III 7200RPM 16MB Cache before the flooding occurred?
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I believe SATA is all backwards compatible, i have a old sata cd only drive cobbled into my case for ripping 2 cds at once (they all use the same cable, IDE is the wide ribbon)
The easiest way to tell if your computer supports SATA 3 would be to google the model and see if it has it, pretty much the only way to tell since the ports are nearly identical
If the prices are good you might be better off buying the harddrive, but check around online to make sure first.
I think when installing Windows it reformats the harddrive, so any data on it might be lost, but i'm not sure since i haven't tried.
Yes, you would be able to reinstall windows 7, but it is tied to the motherboard, meaning you cannot reinstall it on any computer other then the one you built, and you are correct that you do not get tech support from microsoft, though there are plenty of people online that can fix anything that might come up
I believe SATA is all backwards compatible, i have a old sata cd only drive cobbled into my case for ripping 2 cds at once (they all use the same cable, IDE is the wide ribbon)
The easiest way to tell if your computer supports SATA 3 would be to google the model and see if it has it, pretty much the only way to tell since the ports are nearly identical
If the prices are good you might be better off buying the harddrive, but check around online to make sure first.
I think when installing Windows it reformats the harddrive, so any data on it might be lost, but i'm not sure since i haven't tried.
Yes, you would be able to reinstall windows 7, but it is tied to the motherboard, meaning you cannot reinstall it on any computer other then the one you built, and you are correct that you do not get tech support from microsoft, though there are plenty of people online that can fix anything that might come up
Thats a good deal, $30 cheaper then newegg, heck buy 3 and do RAID at that price lol
I'm fine lol. I'm using it for this computer temporarily. When I get enough for my future build, I plan to boot with a 120GB SSD and use the 500GB drive I buy tomorrow as a secondary one.
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A majority of you are pretty much computer EXPERTS, and I believe you're all the #1 option I can go to atm.
I have a few questions atm regarding OEM and SATA.
SATA:
1. Is SATA III, compatible with SATA II, and SATA I, in other-words Backwards Compatible?
2. How can I tell if my computer supports SATA III? (was bought in May 2008, I'm currently saving up for a new computer).
There is currently an HDD sale at my local computer store, with prices up to 40% off, I might as well go get one right? Now, I'm building a computer in the near future, and i'll HAVE to buy an HDD, so why not buy an HDD now, use it on my current computer, then just use it on my new computer when I buy it?
OEM:
1. If bought Windows 7 OEM installed it, and decided I want to format my HDD with Windows 7 OEM installed, would I be-able to re-install Windows 7 OEM without having to purchase another copy?
2. When using an OEM, I have no access to support from Microsoft, correct? In this case, I AM the support?
I'm currently on Windows Vista, and I'll be building my computer in late 2013, I'm also buying a new HDD, and since my WIndows 7 is an OEM version and is built into a partition of my computer, I can't transfer it, so I might as well get Windows 7.
Any help would be greatly appreciated,
Thanks.
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Yes you can as long as you do not change your motherboard.
1. Is SATA III, compatible with SATA II, and SATA I, in other-words Backwards Compatible?
I am fairly sure it is, and if it isn't motherboards also have SATA 2 ports.
About the hard drive sale:
Last year there were floods in factories where the hardrive parts were made this meant that the price of hard drives almost tripled and even now the hard drives are still very expensive. The forty percent off may be a good deal if you need a hard drive now but if you only need it in a year or so wait for the prices to drop back to normal.
Also SATA 3 came out late 2008 so your computer probably doesn't have it.
Thanks. What would be an average price for a 500GB SATA III 7200RPM 16MB Cache before the flooding occurred?
Want/need me to see your reply? Make sure to quote my previous post, and I'll get back to you ASAP.
The easiest way to tell if your computer supports SATA 3 would be to google the model and see if it has it, pretty much the only way to tell since the ports are nearly identical
If the prices are good you might be better off buying the harddrive, but check around online to make sure first.
I think when installing Windows it reformats the harddrive, so any data on it might be lost, but i'm not sure since i haven't tried.
Yes, you would be able to reinstall windows 7, but it is tied to the motherboard, meaning you cannot reinstall it on any computer other then the one you built, and you are correct that you do not get tech support from microsoft, though there are plenty of people online that can fix anything that might come up
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I don't think your motherboard has SATA III it came out in 09
I think buying one while they are cheap is a good idea.
Yes you will have to be the support.
Thanks for all the replies, they were SUPER helpful :smile.gif:.
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Before they were well under $40 on sale sometimes $30 and that is in Australia where things are generally more expensive than USA.
Wow! The current Drive I'm buying is:
Seagate 500GB Barracuda 7200rpm SATA III w/ 16MB Cache < for 41% off at $51.00.
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Thats a good deal, $30 cheaper then newegg, heck buy 3 and do RAID at that price lol
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I'm fine lol. I'm using it for this computer temporarily. When I get enough for my future build, I plan to boot with a 120GB SSD and use the 500GB drive I buy tomorrow as a secondary one.
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