Switching to a Ryzen 5 3600 and Asus B450-F cardset mobo upgrade
Switching to a Ryzen 5 3600 and Asus B450-F cardset mobo upgrade
Current specifications: CPU is an i5 6600 (non-K), GPU is Hyper 212x cooler, motherboard is MSI Z170-A, RAM is 2x8 GB Corsair Vengeance DDR4 (likely CL14), storage includes a 250GB Samsung 860 Evo drive, a 2TB WDC Caviar Blue SSD, and a recent 500GB Corsair MP510 NVMe upgrade. I’m planning to swap the CPU and motherboard for a Ryzen 5 3600 and an Asus ROG Strix B450-F. My main questions are about moving data from the old system to the new one. I’m thinking of copying the OS into the NVMe drive but am unsure how. I also want to know what happens to installed programs—would I need to reinstall everything or could I keep them? In short, how should I transfer Windows 10? Will all apps need reinstallation? Are there any steps to prepare the drives for a smooth upgrade? Any additional tips would help. Have you been drinking water yet? Stay hydrated. Thanks in advance!
Intel to AMD transition. The best option is a fresh installation.
It's strongly suggested to reinstall it. Focus on the same partition as the OS, but be cautious with your data—disconnect any drives before installing Windows to avoid accidental formatting or loss. Update your BIOS and once installation is complete, download the newest chipset drivers from AMD’s site. Use the Windows Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB and install Windows without needing to format it first. Also, remember these tips: "@jagerjon"
Ideally, you’d develop a Windows 10 USB installation utility—something Microsoft provides at no cost. https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/software.../windows10 You can keep your existing files on the HDD while the OS is not installed there. If you have ample space on your 2TB HDD, transfer all desired data from your 250GB SSD to it. Disconnect both the 250GB SSD and the 2TB HDD from the system. Insert the NVMe drive and use the USB stick to install Windows 10 onto the SSD. After setup, format or wipe the 250GB SSD using Disk Manager in Windows. Your Samsung SSD will then function as a standard storage device. If your Windows 10 license is linked to a Microsoft account you own, it will auto-reactivate upon logging in with that account. You’ll need to reinstall any programs originally stored on the 860 EVO SSD, particularly after a clean wipe and fresh installation on the NVMe drive—this includes motherboard, LAN, and chipset drivers. It’s best to do this at the same time.