So my PC is acting up and randomly turning off while I'm playing my MMO. I've had it for about 3 years and am ready for a new one. I'm thinking about buying a brand new PC but I HATE Windows 8 with a passion. I'd like to buy a custom built pc with an AMD FX-9370 processor. The motherboard will most likely be the GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3 AMD 990FX Socket AM3+ ATX Mainboard w/ Ultra Durable™ 3, Dual Bios, On/Off USB Charge & 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, 4 Gen2 PCIe X16, 2 PCIe X1 & 1 PCI. Is there a way I can delete my old drivers and then just install my old HDD into the new PC so I don't have to pay 100$+ for a copy on Win7? I don't have the OS disk. I just bought my pc from Best Buy because I needed a quick fix at the time. Thanks for the help! :) I've also upgraded from home premium to ultimate via the disk.
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