Pc upgrade cpu/motherboard/mem clean install?

Masta7100 · 01-11-11, 02:05 PM

I have on order a new CPU/memory/motherboard. Could i just change it out and will I be able to keep my windows in tack? or no? any info please. If I have to do a clean install, it's not a problem. Just be nice to be able to do it quickly.

I'm running windows 7 x64 home premium

Thanks!

c627627 · 01-11-11, 05:41 PM

It's all about the motherboard chipset. If it's the same or similar - no problem. If it is a completely different chipset - it may be more difficult to expect Windows to just boot into it...

Masta7100 · 01-11-11, 07:37 PM

so going from 775 to the new i7 it won't work?

c627627 · 01-11-11, 08:27 PM

Completely new architecture. Clean install is the way you want to go.

I upgraded from Athlon XP to i7 because I also don't like doing what you're asking about and held out as long as I could because i7 was a brand new architecture so I waited for it. I used my Athlon XP drive images b/w similar chipsets but when you make an architecture jump, it's time for a brand new image.

Masta7100 · 01-13-11, 12:50 PM

yeha just did a clean install.. best idea to do anyhow...

01-11-11, 02:05 PM	Thread Starter #1
Masta7100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008	Pc upgrade cpu/motherboard/mem clean install? I have on order a new CPU/memory/motherboard. Could i just change it out and will I be able to keep my windows in tack? or no? any info please. If I have to do a clean install, it's not a problem. Just be nice to be able to do it quickly. I'm running windows 7 x64 home premium Thanks! __________________ Intel i7 2600k, Stock cooler 2 x Sapphire 6950 crossfired 2x8GB Corsair Dominator GT (1866mhz) stock 2000mhz Antec 1000W PS 2 WD 150GB Raptor HDD (10,000 RPM) 2 WD 300GB Raptor HDD (10,000 RPM) Logitech G9, Saitek Cyborg Keyboard, Antec 1200 case, Creative XFi, Logitech x5300 Samsung 226BW monitor Samsung PX2370 http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=73867
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01-11-11, 05:41 PM	#2
c627627 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kansas	It's all about the motherboard chipset. If it's the same or similar - no problem. If it is a completely different chipset - it may be more difficult to expect Windows to just boot into it...
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01-11-11, 07:37 PM	Thread Starter #3
Masta7100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008	so going from 775 to the new i7 it won't work? __________________ Intel i7 2600k, Stock cooler 2 x Sapphire 6950 crossfired 2x8GB Corsair Dominator GT (1866mhz) stock 2000mhz Antec 1000W PS 2 WD 150GB Raptor HDD (10,000 RPM) 2 WD 300GB Raptor HDD (10,000 RPM) Logitech G9, Saitek Cyborg Keyboard, Antec 1200 case, Creative XFi, Logitech x5300 Samsung 226BW monitor Samsung PX2370 http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=73867
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01-11-11, 08:27 PM	#4
c627627 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kansas	Completely new architecture. Clean install is the way you want to go. I upgraded from Athlon XP to i7 because I also don't like doing what you're asking about and held out as long as I could because i7 was a brand new architecture so I waited for it. I used my Athlon XP drive images b/w similar chipsets but when you make an architecture jump, it's time for a brand new image.
	QUOTE Thanks

01-13-11, 12:50 PM	Thread Starter #5
Masta7100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008	yeha just did a clean install.. best idea to do anyhow... __________________ Intel i7 2600k, Stock cooler 2 x Sapphire 6950 crossfired 2x8GB Corsair Dominator GT (1866mhz) stock 2000mhz Antec 1000W PS 2 WD 150GB Raptor HDD (10,000 RPM) 2 WD 300GB Raptor HDD (10,000 RPM) Logitech G9, Saitek Cyborg Keyboard, Antec 1200 case, Creative XFi, Logitech x5300 Samsung 226BW monitor Samsung PX2370 http://heatware.com/eval.php?id=73867
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