Upgrading CPU+Mobo+RAM = need to reformat?

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milkygirl

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As above - upgrading from:

2500k to 6600k
z77 to z170A
ddr3 to ddr4
all else remains the same.

Will I need to reformat my OS SSD? or can I use my desktop immediately after I change these components?

Thanks!
 
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Wulffz
There is a slight chance for things to go wrong but that's minor.
There's nothing to worry about really. Just (re)build your pc and it should work without a problem.
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Nice upgrades, doing a clean install is always recommended. Also because your new hardware requires new drivers. Keeping the same data on the drive may cause multiple drivers to conflict.
 
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OS reactivation is not an issue. i just want to be sure there's no corruption or whatsoever.

it's also super tedious to reformat and reinstall everything.. hence the question.
 
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theres no way to be sure it wont just blue screen you

as its intel to intel you have a good chance it will work

but not a guaranteed one
 
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There is a slight chance for things to go wrong but that's minor.
There's nothing to worry about really. Just (re)build your pc and it should work without a problem.
 
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