Will I Need to Re-Install Windows with an Upgraded Motherboard?

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xCr0wnedNorris

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I've done a little bit of reading and I've heard that if you're switching between different companies/chipsets that a re-install will be needed. The motherboard I'm currently using is the ASUS M5A97-R2.0 which uses the AMD970/SB950 chipset, and I'm upgrading to an ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z with the AMD990FX/SB950 chipset. Is this a case where I might be able to get away with just installing the motherboard and not having to worry about Windows?
 
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Yes you need to install windows and load everything from scratch. Keeping residual hardware drivers and other programs that think you have a particular hardware set isn't a good idea and can cause a bunch of problems.

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cirdecus

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Yes you need to install windows and load everything from scratch. Keeping residual hardware drivers and other programs that think you have a particular hardware set isn't a good idea and can cause a bunch of problems.

 
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