Upgrade your system with a new CPU, Mobo or RAM while keeping the existing hard drive and operating system intact.
Upgrade your system with a new CPU, Mobo or RAM while keeping the existing hard drive and operating system intact.
This would be perfect if everything functioned smoothly! I used to have a system with an Intel Core i5 4670K, a BIOSTAR Group Hi-Fi Z87W LGA1150 motherboard, and 16GB DDR3 RAM split into two 8GB modules. My new build features an Intel Core i9-9900k, an undecided motherboard (most options are sold out but it’s LGA1151 so it should last), and a G.Skill Ripjaw V 32GB DDR4-3600 with two 16GB sticks. I’m aiming for the Asus PRIME Z390-A ATX LGA1151 if you have any other moderately priced good choices to suggest!
Yes, you’d typically install Windows 10 on a formatted drive, transfer your files, and then reinstall the software.
That's awesome! I'm sure those jump drives are big enough. Appreciate the help!
I’d remove all chipset drivers right now and test a hot swap to see if the system boots. I’m hopeful it will work, though I can’t guarantee it. You might even fix issues by doing a repair if conflicts arise. Generally, a fresh install on a new drive seems safest.