Upgrade your OS for a seamless transition from AMD to Intel.
Upgrade your OS for a seamless transition from AMD to Intel.
Hey everyone, I'm trying to switch from an AMD 7890K to an i5-3470S. Everything is set up on my SSD with the HDD on my 2TB drive, but when I installed the new motherboard and connected the SSD, the BIOS didn't recognize it as a boot option and said "no OS found." When I swapped back to the original build with the SSD, it worked perfectly. Any suggestions? Should I reinstall Windows for the Intel CPU? Thanks for your help!
I favor a fresh setup. With some advance preparation—such as using a flash drive for drivers—it can be completed in under two hours, ensuring a streamlined and efficient system. If I were you, I’d switch on the 2 TB drive first, then boot into the clean install on the SSD. After it started up, applying updates and drivers, I’d power down, connect the drive again, and restart. The success often hinges on whether previous installations are compatible.
Absolutely! I started a discussion a while back about installing your new Mobo RAM and CPU on Windows 10 only. It seems there might be issues with detecting devices or other complications. The good news is it works with Windows 10, and swapping Intel for Intel is the plan—though AMD might not be an option now. A fresh install is usually the safest choice.
You don’t have to disconnect any hard drives when you restart the PC using the built-in Windows tool, which lets you format just the drive Windows uses.
It’s quick—just a few seconds to confirm the drive stays intact. Since his apps might be in an unusual spot, relying on luck isn’t wise. For me, it’s best to handle it correctly, knowing your data is secure.
With Windows 10 it's not essential, but other versions work too. Should you? Yes, definitely, even with Windows 10.