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Assist with exchanging Mobo and CPU components.

Assist with exchanging Mobo and CPU components.

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FrostyPrime
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05-05-2019, 01:02 PM
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I'm changing my motherboard and CPU from Intel to AMD, specifically swapping just the two parts. Many creators online give varied advice, but are there clear guidelines for moving the same SSD and hard drive from an old setup to a new one? For example: Upgrading TO Ryzen 7 3700x with MSI Tomahawk B450 Max from i5-8400 + MSI B350M Bazooka.
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FrostyPrime
05-05-2019, 01:02 PM #1

I'm changing my motherboard and CPU from Intel to AMD, specifically swapping just the two parts. Many creators online give varied advice, but are there clear guidelines for moving the same SSD and hard drive from an old setup to a new one? For example: Upgrading TO Ryzen 7 3700x with MSI Tomahawk B450 Max from i5-8400 + MSI B350M Bazooka.

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chapi89
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05-06-2019, 03:31 AM
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Create an OS installation media and perform required backups before proceeding, as the previous installation might not function correctly with the new hardware.
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chapi89
05-06-2019, 03:31 AM #2

Create an OS installation media and perform required backups before proceeding, as the previous installation might not function correctly with the new hardware.

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zMadeus
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05-06-2019, 08:15 AM
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It might require an additional CPU cooler. What’s the main concern? The Windows setup seems manageable, but reinstalling could help.
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zMadeus
05-06-2019, 08:15 AM #3

It might require an additional CPU cooler. What’s the main concern? The Windows setup seems manageable, but reinstalling could help.

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Maximoreyrojo
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05-24-2019, 02:29 PM
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Use a thumb drive to transfer files and download the BIOS reinstaller from a reliable source.
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Maximoreyrojo
05-24-2019, 02:29 PM #4

Use a thumb drive to transfer files and download the BIOS reinstaller from a reliable source.

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MrTurtleLover
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05-24-2019, 10:06 PM
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Install windows on a USB drive, then boot directly from it. You can create a USB stick using a free tool provided by Microsoft. Get the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool from the official Microsoft site—this process doesn’t involve BIOS settings; just choose your USB as the boot device during startup (you might press a key like F8 without entering BIOS).
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MrTurtleLover
05-24-2019, 10:06 PM #5

Install windows on a USB drive, then boot directly from it. You can create a USB stick using a free tool provided by Microsoft. Get the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool from the official Microsoft site—this process doesn’t involve BIOS settings; just choose your USB as the boot device during startup (you might press a key like F8 without entering BIOS).

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