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Upgrade PC components including CPU, motherboard, graphics card, and boot drive.

Upgrade PC components including CPU, motherboard, graphics card, and boot drive.

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Anthony2777
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10-04-2019, 04:50 PM
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I'm preparing my PC upgrade from a B450 to an X570. I plan to install a new GPU and am worried about adding a fresh boot drive. I'm not too concerned about the hardware changes themselves, but I'm unsure whether to do a complete Windows installation or just use the old SSD and clone it later. I'd really appreciate any advice!
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Anthony2777
10-04-2019, 04:50 PM #1

I'm preparing my PC upgrade from a B450 to an X570. I plan to install a new GPU and am worried about adding a fresh boot drive. I'm not too concerned about the hardware changes themselves, but I'm unsure whether to do a complete Windows installation or just use the old SSD and clone it later. I'd really appreciate any advice!

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mindcraft54
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10-05-2019, 12:58 AM
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I favor starting from scratch with a clean Windows setup. While others rely on cloning, I don’t. Of course, I can download games quickly thanks to my fast internet connection, and I don’t need any important files on my system.
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mindcraft54
10-05-2019, 12:58 AM #2

I favor starting from scratch with a clean Windows setup. While others rely on cloning, I don’t. Of course, I can download games quickly thanks to my fast internet connection, and I don’t need any important files on my system.

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10-07-2019, 12:46 AM
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For the boot drive, you don’t need a high-speed SSD—any SSD will suffice. I wouldn’t bother with cloning or a full reinstall for almost anything. Also, which CPU are you replacing? Switching from B450 to X570 isn’t worth it unless you’re going with 5900X or 5950X.
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Milliard
10-07-2019, 12:46 AM #3

For the boot drive, you don’t need a high-speed SSD—any SSD will suffice. I wouldn’t bother with cloning or a full reinstall for almost anything. Also, which CPU are you replacing? Switching from B450 to X570 isn’t worth it unless you’re going with 5900X or 5950X.

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ExplicitSavage
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10-07-2019, 04:53 AM
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Thanks for the update. I'm keeping my 5800X and found an X570 at a good price. It’s causing some issues sometimes, so I’m moving to it. I want to avoid a full Windows reinstall but hear about needing to fix conflicts and install new drivers. Any tips on switching the boot drive and backing up my old files?
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ExplicitSavage
10-07-2019, 04:53 AM #4

Thanks for the update. I'm keeping my 5800X and found an X570 at a good price. It’s causing some issues sometimes, so I’m moving to it. I want to avoid a full Windows reinstall but hear about needing to fix conflicts and install new drivers. Any tips on switching the boot drive and backing up my old files?

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ElTorchoN
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10-07-2019, 05:47 AM
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You typically store the previous drive inside a case to access its contents whenever required.
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ElTorchoN
10-07-2019, 05:47 AM #5

You typically store the previous drive inside a case to access its contents whenever required.

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ImSoDeilig
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10-08-2019, 06:52 AM
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Save your data and perform Sysprep prior to moving to an SSD. Avoid starting from that disk until after the new system is ready.
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ImSoDeilig
10-08-2019, 06:52 AM #6

Save your data and perform Sysprep prior to moving to an SSD. Avoid starting from that disk until after the new system is ready.

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