Replacing mobo like for like, fresh w10 install needed?

[slim01]

Long story short I'm having some heavy graphical issues (have other threads on that) and pretty sure my mobo is screwed.

I have the exact same model on the way (asus x570-p) to fault test (with another new ssd and different cpu).
If the issue is sorted, and confirm my old mobo is toast...
Will I (or should I), need to do a full reinstall of Windows?
Will I or can I screw my current installation if I pop the ssd with intact OS it into new system?

Also wondering if I'll need to reinstall the 3tb of games I have. I don't think I need to on steam, likely do with Windows game app as its quite bad.


Usually I would reinstall for sure with a new mobo, not sure about same model though... Or if the rev is different?
It'll take me days to set up everything how I like it again, and I've already spent 4 days trying to fix issues

Thanks in advance all

 

[Quartz]

I have the exact same model on the way (asus x570-p) to fault test (with another new ssd and different cpu).

No, you should be able to just plug it in.

 

[Grafter67]

You will be fine. Even with a different motherboard windows 10 will usually work it out OK.

 

[HangTime]

No problem at all. It's been years since I've had to reinstall windows for a mobo change, XP era maybe?
Worst case scenario it might ask you to revalidate your windows product key.