Can I go from AMD mobo to Intel?

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Camran

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I currently have a gigabyte  990fxa-ud3 mobo and an 8320 cpu. I've been thinking about upgrading to a ASUS  MAXIMUS VI FORMULA LGA1150 Intel  Z87 mobo and i7 4770k cpu and I was wondering if I'd need to reinstall windows 8.1 and if I'd have to completely wipe my system before installing the new mobo. Also if you can tell me step by step on what to do that would be awesome thanks 
 
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Yes you have to reinstall windows because the new MB has a different chipset and needs new drivers.

The Windows 8 OEM license allows you to change MB and CPU without buying a new license. Your key will work again.

Step by step --
-step 1 save your personal files
-step 2 double-check that you really saved them all
-step 3 insert the installation CD, boot from it, let it format the hard drive and install
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Yes you have to reinstall windows because the new MB has a different chipset and needs new drivers.

The Windows 8 OEM license allows you to change MB and CPU without buying a new license. Your key will work again.

Step by step --
-step 1 save your personal files
-step 2 double-check that you really saved them all
-step 3 insert the installation CD, boot from it, let it format the hard drive and install
 
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