The original board files remain accessible.
The original board files remain accessible.
Hey everyone, I switched my motherboard from the MSI X470 Gaming Pro to the MSI B450 Bazooka V2 because I got a new case that required an ATX motherboard. Everything seems fine now, as it was before I changed the board. I thought I’d do a full format and reinstall everything, but I’m not sure if that’s necessary. Should I still format it? Thanks!
Changing the motherboard doesn't guarantee a reset. If issues arise, it's okay to proceed. Otherwise, leave it as is.
A motherboard isn't responsible for a reset. It doesn't act like a boot drive either. This was updated on July 13, 2020 by TofuHaroto
The only change was the chipset. You already had the AMD drivers set up, so Windows identified a new chipset, looked for compatible drivers, and used the ones you already had. Likely everything else matched—audio chip, network card, etc.—so it should function properly. If you notice unexpected crashes or restarts, reinstalling the OS might be a good idea. Moving from AMD to Intel would have been a bigger adjustment and could cause issues, which is why some suggest a fresh start.