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Anthony1215

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I’m currently using a gigabyte z170 gaming k3 mobo for my pc but it went dead, I’m planning to get a new mobo with the same brand gigabyte. I installed os on my ssd and kept the data on my hdd, if I reinstalled the motherboard does that mean I will have to reinstall os again on my ssd and my hard drive data will gone forever???

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If you use exactly same model of motherboard, you don't need to do anything - it will work fine. If you use different model, even if same type and manufacturer, you will *most likely require fresh OS install. Even that, however, does not imply data loss - as everything on HDD can be kept intact (however any applications installed on HDD will have to be installed again).

*most likely - because you can try to go without it, but the chance it will work without problems are not good
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If you use exactly same model of motherboard, you don't need to do anything - it will work fine. If you use different model, even if same type and manufacturer, you will *most likely require fresh OS install. Even that, however, does not imply data loss - as everything on HDD can be kept intact (however any applications installed on HDD will have to be installed again).

*most likely - because you can try to go without it, but the chance it will work without problems are not good
 
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