If I buy an SSD now, and then new computer parts later, will I have to reinstall the OS?

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Published on 2010-02-23T23:14:25Z Indexed on 2010/03/26 14:23 UTC
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I just ordered a new computer (CPU, GPU, RAM, ...), but it won't arrive for another week. I also want to buy an SSD though. If I buy it now, and install Windows 7 on it, will I have to reinstall it when I get my new parts so that it recognizes and installs the drivers for them?

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