Switch motherboard from Intel to AMD without resetting Windows
Switch motherboard from Intel to AMD without resetting Windows
Tomorrow I'm going to install Ryzen on my system. Right now I have an i7 6700K with a GB RAM and a K3 gaming graphics card. My Windows is on an M2 SSD, and I can just connect it and start using normally without changing Windows. Thanks for understanding, I live in a place where English isn't common.
You have the option, though results won’t be ideal. Windows handles driver updates fairly well, but it struggles to get everything running smoothly without issues. When installing a new motherboard, it’s wise to reinstall Windows as a standard practice.
Reinstalling isn't a typical rule—it's often misunderstood. You don't have to reinstall Windows. Old drivers can be removed with the Ghostbuster tool. Windows doesn't rely on drivers for devices not in the system, so you're safe. I've made many similar changes across various setups (from Core Duo to Ryzen with Windows 7) without any problems. In this situation, the most accurate response is "common answer."