switching motherboard from z170 to z270 without reinstalling windows 7

F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Overclocking switching motherboard from z170 to z270 without reinstalling windows 7

1234qaz12qaz
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10-24-2017, 05:28 PM

My current z170 motherboard failed and I don’t want to wait too long for the RMA process since I need my PC for school. I’m considering swapping it out for a z270 without reinstalling Windows 7. All other parts will stay the same, and I’m still running Skylake.

1234qaz12qaz

10-24-2017, 05:28 PM #1

Proforno
Member

209

10-24-2017, 07:02 PM

It could be possible. It might not be. Make sure to back up all your data before attempting again. If successful, you're ready to proceed. If not, a reinstall may be necessary.
-Wolf sends

Proforno

10-24-2017, 07:02 PM #2

It could be possible. It might not be. Make sure to back up all your data before attempting again. If successful, you're ready to proceed. If not, a reinstall may be necessary.
-Wolf sends

Candyfloss1952
Member

10-25-2017, 08:21 AM

Yes, you can proceed. A new install chipset and specialized drivers will be required for the updated board.

Candyfloss1952

10-25-2017, 08:21 AM #3

Yes, you can proceed. A new install chipset and specialized drivers will be required for the updated board.

Alkareb
Junior Member

10-25-2017, 09:40 AM

It could be possible. It might not be. Make sure to back up all your data before attempting again. If successful, you're ready to proceed. If not, a reinstall may be necessary.
-Wolf sends

Alkareb

10-25-2017, 09:40 AM #4

It could be possible. It might not be. Make sure to back up all your data before attempting again. If successful, you're ready to proceed. If not, a reinstall may be necessary.
-Wolf sends