AMD vs. Intel

Ok yes i am going to swap hdd and no im not "transferring" my os. I have obtained a XP Home Edition cd. i am going to uninstall the OS off my "modded" Hp computer And reinstall it on my new computer with the key like Obi-Wan suggested. I am only using the Xp on one computer and i am erasing it before i put my HDD in the "new setup." i am not stealing software im deleting the whole HDD before i start again.

Blah starting over is a pain...I wouldn't care if you did "steal" it lol but remeber that you will have to get service pack 2 or 3 and you will not have word, outlook, or any video encoding or video playing software. Also you will have to type in your password to get back here, it won't remeber you.

uh external hard drive..i have one.....i "type" my password in any for all sites. Everything i have is backed up....besides i can get all my stuff again fairly easy so i don't have any worries... I just want someone to confirm that i can do what i posted earlier....
EDIT:Besides the xp cd i got has SP2 already on it....

It's Like Deja Vu, All Over Again........

OK, before XP Home w/ SP2b is brought up to date, WITHOUT SP3 there are about a hundred updates that need to be downloaded. So, big whoop on the XP CD with SP2.

We went through two full pages trying to select a power supply for you. Right here, your thread titled "PSU Help Please" http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic107370-2.html

And we seem to be right back on it again, in this thread. Now, make up your mind, buy something. At the end of the day, anything that's been suggested is worthwhile in the amount of money you have to spend. This really can't go on ad infinitum.

I've Did It Before And I'll Do It Again

Yes big whoop on the CD i've got time......already decided on the PSU antec earthwatts 380W done discussed that to. What i am trying to say is Will that work getting the cd and using the serial number on my new build??.....that is my question......My build is the one Rage_3k_Moiz stated. Any more problems?

Yeah, it will work, since it'd be a fresh install.

Ok thank you very much! And to all the people that helped me to thank you!!

I've got a question. would i notice any change between the Core 2 Duo and the Pentium D? And will this converter work with the GIGABYTE GA-G31M-S2L? I still have a ide hdd and would still like to use it.

Yes, you will notice a difference but you will be fine as long as your mobo says it supports Pentium D(Which is says it does.). And the IDE-SATA adapter should (apparently) work, I wish you luck with your build.

You would notice if your using apps that take more proceses than the pentium D can deliver. Then the core 2 duo would be faster.

Ok i got ordered the pentium d from zipzoomfly. it had free shipping. Now i am waiting to get the mobo. ram, and PSU. And thanks mike! Its appreciated!

Ok order the rest of my build from newegg. Got the mobo Rage suggested and the E2180 Dual-core from zipzoomfly......waiting for it to get here now........man i'm stoked!! I will post again when i get everything together and running......thanks guys!