Upgrading motherboard, what will happen to my files etc.

iraliex · Jan 17, 2017

I am going to upgrade my motherboard from a Gigabyte F2A55M-HD2 to 100% another Gigabyte motherboard that supports an i5 processor however I want to know what it will affect. Will I have to reinstall windows? Will all my files and data be lost? etc.

Rogue Leader · Jan 17, 2017

You should backup your data and re-install windows.

While plugging your hard drive in might work, its not likely and for best performance a fresh install is always recommended.

drtweak · Jan 17, 2017

If you are on windows 10 you should be able to just toss it in (I went from a AM3 880 chipset, to i5 6500, to a new AM3+ 990 chipset without issues).

But it is best if you reinstall windows.

iraliex · Jan 18, 2017

I am on windows 10

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