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EmmaRosie629
Senior Member

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03-30-2025, 02:50 PM

#1

Sure, you can keep the same Windows installation even after swapping your motherboard. Just make sure the CPU, RAM, and other components match, and you should be good to go. The ASUS B85M E board looks solid for a price, so it shouldn’t cause major issues.

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EmmaRosie629

03-30-2025, 02:50 PM #1

Sure, you can keep the same Windows installation even after swapping your motherboard. Just make sure the CPU, RAM, and other components match, and you should be good to go. The ASUS B85M E board looks solid for a price, so it shouldn’t cause major issues.

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SophiaUchoa
Junior Member

20

04-01-2025, 04:38 AM

#2

It should be fine, you likely removed the chipset drivers before switching, and installing the fresh ones after installation should work. Actually, I didn’t set them up on my new system and everything functioned properly.

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SophiaUchoa

04-01-2025, 04:38 AM #2

It should be fine, you likely removed the chipset drivers before switching, and installing the fresh ones after installation should work. Actually, I didn’t set them up on my new system and everything functioned properly.

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Darkbandit92
Posting Freak

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04-01-2025, 06:32 AM

#3

thanks!!!

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Darkbandit92

04-01-2025, 06:32 AM #3

thanks!!!

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cyber_speeds
Member

146

04-01-2025, 01:33 PM

#4

Switching from Intel to AMD is advised. If you remain in the same socket, it's okay; however, moving to a different socket requires...

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cyber_speeds

04-01-2025, 01:33 PM #4

Switching from Intel to AMD is advised. If you remain in the same socket, it's okay; however, moving to a different socket requires...

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Raumflieger
Member

106

04-01-2025, 10:29 PM

#5

Sure, keeping the same CPU should work just fine.

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Raumflieger

04-01-2025, 10:29 PM #5

Sure, keeping the same CPU should work just fine.

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marpatch
Junior Member

5

04-03-2025, 04:46 AM

#6

Sure, here we go!

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marpatch

04-03-2025, 04:46 AM #6

Sure, here we go!

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ash_n_brad
Posting Freak

778

04-03-2025, 07:08 AM

#7

Thanks!

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ash_n_brad

04-03-2025, 07:08 AM #7

Thanks!

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TSkyler
Junior Member

14

04-10-2025, 12:22 AM

#8

Windows might not be turned on, but it should function properly. A W10 key can be purchased on eBay for $10.

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TSkyler

04-10-2025, 12:22 AM #8

Windows might not be turned on, but it should function properly. A W10 key can be purchased on eBay for $10.

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9924Marcel
Junior Member

1

04-15-2025, 12:24 AM

#9

If it occurs, I’ve noticed you can use your Microsoft account, and that should work.

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9924Marcel

04-15-2025, 12:24 AM #9

If it occurs, I’ve noticed you can use your Microsoft account, and that should work.