I need some help about installing componets

[jormar23]

Hi everyone

Here is the deal, I am going to build a computer and was wondering if I could use the 3.5 drive the modem and the dvd rom off this compaq that I am using? Compaq did not give me any software for these devices just a system disk. Is it possible that windows xp would recongnize the devices without asking for software? so I would not have to buy new. granted these things are not that espensive but I would rather use them if I could.If your interested this is what I have bought so far 256x2 ddr ram amd 1700, shuttle ak31a board gf2 antec case with a 300 watt supply

Thanks for the help

Chris

 

[jar5tyle]

Win XP has been real good for recognizing devices and having drivers for everything I've had. My mom had an old compaq and XP recognized all of her hardware that I carried over.

Good luck to ya