Switching from AMD to intel

Blacksun · May 26, 2015

I got my 4790K and z97 motherboard ready to go.
But precisely, what are the steps that I need to follow in order to switch platforms?
Do I need to erase some drivers? (If yes, how?), or is it as simple as plugging my new mobo in, along with my existing parts?
(all the equipment in my signature, except my 8350 and mobo, which I will sell, will go into my new intel bulid).
Thanks in advance

Witchdoctor · May 26, 2015

Wipe drive and install fresh minty new os

Blacksun · May 26, 2015

Doh! ): guess i need to back everything up!

Mandrake4565 · May 26, 2015

Blacksun said:
Doh! ): guess i need to back everything up!

Yup, you don't want to try and run an Intel setup after having the boot drive previously running an AMD setup. It may work but most likely not well.

Blacksun · May 26, 2015

wait does that mean that I need to wipe only my os boot drive?
Or Everything?

Witchdoctor · May 26, 2015

Just the boot drive,

you will have to reinstall anything that was installed on other drives, but files, pics, music and all that type of stuff is good to go

Blaylock · May 26, 2015

Just did a quick search and it appears your ram will be compatable and as long as you still have the Intel mounts for the Noctua that will work as well. Keep in mind these are some extremely hot chips so watch your temps with that air cooler if you plan to OC.

Blacksun · May 26, 2015

Blaylock said:
Just did a quick search and it appears your ram will be compatable and as long as you still have the Intel mounts for the Noctua that will work as well. Keep in mind these are some extremely hot chips so watch your temps with that air cooler if you plan to OC.

Luckily I still have my noctua mounts.
Hopefully I can squeeze some good performance out of it.

Blaylock · May 26, 2015

Here's my results from 2 months ago when I made the change too.

This is on an "over-the-top" ambient water loop so results will differ naturally.

Switching from AMD to intel

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