How do I change motherboards while keeping the same storage drive?

SlightlyEdible · Jan 7, 2016

I want to upgrade my CPU which would involve changing sockets. Since I want to keep the same HDD, how do I change motherboards?
I know you have to perform OS reinstall (I have my own copy of Windows 8.1) to wipe previous motherboard drivers, but is that all?
And how exactly will this all work? So I reinstall windows on my current HDD and current motherboard. I hear that, as a reinstall windows again, it will install the latest motherboard drivers. Since I need to do the reinstall on my old/current motherboard.... urgh, I'm confused

Shubham Sharma_23 · Jan 7, 2016

You just have to plug out and plug in the Hard Drive, Windows reinstall is not required all you need to do is install the drivers of new Motherboard and you are good to go.

SlightlyEdible · Jan 7, 2016

Shubham Sharma_23 :

I'd rather wipe my entire HDD now, than what for random problems later. I've read that not reinstall windows will definitely cause problems later

Shubham Sharma_23 · Jan 7, 2016

SlightlyEdible :

That's your call, I have changed 3 Motherboards and had no issues, but yea it better to wipe the hdd(I had games to be completed

)

SlightlyEdible · Jan 7, 2016

Shubham Sharma_23 :

SlightlyEdible :

That's your call, I have changed 3 Motherboards and had no issues, but yea it better to wipe the hdd(I had games to be completed

)

You could just put your save files on a separate storage device

for a moment

SlightlyEdible · Jan 7, 2016

Point is, I just want to know about how to proceed with the reinstall on Windows 8.1

Shubham Sharma_23 · Jan 7, 2016

SlightlyEdible :

-> Disconnect(includes HDD) and take out old motherboard -> put in new motherboard -> connect all the things back (HDD, SMPS, fans, etc.) -> install the OS

SlightlyEdible · Jan 7, 2016

Shubham Sharma_23 :

Yes, I don't believe you're understanding the question. And you won't, since I'm inquiring about reinstalling my OS (8.1)

ttocsmij · Jan 16, 2016

SlightlyEdible :

1. Remove old motherboard, install new motherboard*, plug everything back in, turn system on and let Windows "discover new hardware" and install drivers as requested.

2. OS reinstall is optional. As I said in Answer #1, Windows will review drivers and update any as necessary. The motherboard manufacturer may also have a BIOS/UEFI update waiting at their website; you should do that also. As for "required" OS re-install ... that is up to you. Some say required, some say not. Eh. IMHO, I would wait until the dust settles and make sure everything is working before starting over with a complete re-install. The new motherboard won't care which way you go FWIW.

* we're assuming you did your homework and made sure the new motherboard is compatible with your current power supply, optical and hard drives, and has enough connectors to support your current front / top / rear panel connections, etc..

SlightlyEdible · Jan 16, 2016

ttocsmij :

SlightlyEdible :

1. Remove old motherboard, install new motherboard*, plug everything back in, turn system on and let Windows "discover new hardware" and install drivers as requested.

2. OS reinstall is optional. As I said in Answer #1, Windows will review drivers and update any as necessary. The motherboard manufacturer may also have a BIOS/UEFI update waiting at their website; you should do that also. As for "required" OS re-install ... that is up to you. Some say required, some say not. Eh. IMHO, I would wait until the dust settles and make sure everything is working before starting over with a complete re-install. The new motherboard won't care which way you go FWIW.

* we're assuming you did your homework and made sure the new motherboard is compatible with your current power supply, optical and hard drives, and has enough connectors to support your current front / top / rear panel connections, etc..

Yes, my only question was switching motherboards since I've never done it before. Twas just being cautious. I wanted to know if there was going to be any potential harmful effects if I did not do something in the right order

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