Do i need to install new OS?

kram2803 · 19 Jan 2014 at 14:02

I got my new components mobo, cpu and ram. Just wondering if I need to a fresh OS install or i can just plug my HDD which already has windows 7?

setter · 19 Jan 2014 at 14:04

Always best to go with a fresh install to avoid any conflicts with old drivers etc. Make sure to back up any programs, games etc

tnx · 19 Jan 2014 at 14:06

For me I would always do a fresh install, even if the mobo was from the maker.
You could end up with driver problems.

Build it up and test it and see what happens

Idleman · 19 Jan 2014 at 14:22

If your old PC is still working, go in to device manager and program&features, then delete or uninstall everything to do with the motherboard.

kram2803 · 19 Jan 2014 at 18:20

Idleman said:
If your old PC is still working, go in to device manager and program&features, then delete or uninstall everything to do with the motherboard.

I didn't install the mobo's software though so I wouldn't know what to delete. my old mobo was Asus P7P55D-E PRO.

I tried to old up my old Windows 7 and it give me BSOD.

Is there still a trial for Windows 8? mind sending me the link please.

Edit: Anyone still sticking with Windows 7?

beasty6 · 19 Jan 2014 at 18:27

im still on windows 7 64bit bud, dont think ill bother going to 8.1 tbh

wazza300 · 19 Jan 2014 at 18:30

some chipsets will let you get away without re installing but some wont,they just bsod

idk what board your updating to? so far ive had no issue going from and z68 to z77,but I think x58 to z68 I had issue's

windows 7/8 usually sorts out the needed drivers for you ect

kram2803 · 19 Jan 2014 at 18:49

wazza300 said:
some chipsets will let you get away without re installing but some wont,they just bsod

idk what board your updating to? so far ive had no issue going from and z68 to z77,but I think x58 to z68 I had issue's

windows 7/8 usually sorts out the needed drivers for you ect

Im now using H87-HD3 Gigabyte.