So if I upgraded to this MB would I have to reinstall windows?

Edward78 · 14 Jul 2014 at 05:35

ASUS P8H61-I R2.0 LGA 1155 Intel H61 HDMI USB 3.0 Mini ITX Intel Motherboard it is not similar enough is it?

snips86x · 14 Jul 2014 at 06:21

Depends on the OS you are using. Win 7 was able to do it, but it had its failings. Windows 8.1 is far superior in this respect, but there is no guarantee!

Idleman · 14 Jul 2014 at 07:04

Just be sure to remove the chipset and drivers for the P8H61-M LX and then install all the P8H61-I R2.0 drivers, as they will be different.
I've done this a few times and never had any problems. You may have to re-activate Windows, depending on whether you have retail or OEM.

DJ_Bucho · 14 Jul 2014 at 16:33

Personally if your changing motherboards I always reinstall windows, as it give s much cleaner and faster machine (compared to trying to remove all the old drivers and then installing new ones).

Edward78 · 14 Jul 2014 at 16:58

I like the way OS X works, when you reinstall, it leaves everything accept the system files alone.

Confused · 14 Jul 2014 at 17:10

You're going from an H61 board to an H61 board - you'll be fine. Just uninstall motherboard-specific drivers like LAN and sound before you shut down.

I've gone from a P35 board to a P67 and Windows 7 didn't even blink.

Resa69 · 14 Jul 2014 at 20:02

As long as you have the same Hard drive/ssd you will be fine

Blue160 · 15 Jul 2014 at 09:58

I did a P55 to H61 motherboard and CPU swap yesterday without reinstalling Windows 7 and it all worked fine. Takes a bit of time installing all the new drivers and getting rid of the old ones but no major hassle. Try first without a reinstall. You can always do one later if Windows starts misbehaving.