13 Apr 2011 at 23:10 #1 ryu ryu Associate Joined 25 Oct 2002 Posts 1,121 the question is complete reinstall? or just swap everything over and leave the ssd and windows install as is. always done a full reinstall in previous upgrades but never just changed over a motherboard of the same chipsets and manufacturer.
the question is complete reinstall? or just swap everything over and leave the ssd and windows install as is. always done a full reinstall in previous upgrades but never just changed over a motherboard of the same chipsets and manufacturer.
13 Apr 2011 at 23:32 #2 Surveyor Surveyor Caporegime Joined 5 Sep 2010 Posts 25,573 The general rule is to do a full reinstall. Considering the similarities I would back up all your data, plug in the SSD to the new motherboard and see what happens. If it works OK job done. If it doesn't work then just start again with a clean install.
The general rule is to do a full reinstall. Considering the similarities I would back up all your data, plug in the SSD to the new motherboard and see what happens. If it works OK job done. If it doesn't work then just start again with a clean install.
14 Apr 2011 at 06:21 #3 Snapshot Snapshot Soldato Joined 11 Oct 2006 Posts 5,273 Location Wiltshire Agreed. Just take a backup and go for it. The worst you should have to do is add a driver or two afterwards.
Agreed. Just take a backup and go for it. The worst you should have to do is add a driver or two afterwards.
15 Apr 2011 at 13:49 #4 ryu ryu Associate OP Joined 25 Oct 2002 Posts 1,121 thanks, swapped it over with no problems