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Upgrading mobo without losing HDD personal data?

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Hello,
I would like to know if it is possible when I upgrade my new motherboard (first time) to not have to wipe the hard drive because of windows. I've heard a few things that I have yet to be confirmed possible:

-System repair?
-Creating a new partition and placing your files inside of their?
-Installing the new motherboards drivers before installing the new mobo itself?

Would any of these be plausible?

Thanks

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unless its an exact replacement or same chipset back up your data. wipe the drive. reinstall windows.

Also note that if its a prebuilt system or oem even if you did it without reinstalling your windows license may refuse to activate online as it is tied to the motherboard
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nna2 said:
your gonna have to re install, just backup the files you want to keep, and the 880G chipset, why not go for the 970 or 990FX instead


I have a micro-ATX and the highest chip set they have is an 880 at the moment. I would love to use standard ATX and get the features and my computer "should" take it but the model was made with m-ATX even though the case is a full tower. I am using an LX-6200, but it is all upgraded.

For now I will settle with a budget mobo that will be sufficient until I just buy a new case that takes ATX (I could use a new one anyways)
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