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Can I use existing monitor & keyboard with new pc

My Packard Bell pc tower has packed up.I bought it as a package about 2.5 years ago and it came with AOC N20W flat screen monitor,keyboard and mouse.
As far as I can remember I didn't have any installation discs.
Will I need any if I buy a different make of tower an use my existing monitor etc?

Any help appreciated

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  • bluenoseam
    bluenoseam Posts: 4,612 Forumite
    yeah you should be able to use the existing monitor/keyboard with your new system - neither will need specific software as both will come with drivers inbuilt with windows.
    Retired member - fed up with the general tone of the place.
  • What he said. most of the periphials come as plug and play. though you may need some drivers
    one of the famous 5:kiss:
  • roddydogs
    roddydogs Posts: 7,479 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    As long as its USB............but a 21/2 yer old comp should be repairable?
  • The answer to your question - yes they should work without any problems.

    However, as other posters have pointed out - it may be worth verifying the source of the problem in the first instance, before you decide to scrap what may be a perfectly serviceable system.

    Trevor
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