Yes, a fresh installation is recommended for optimal performance.
Yes, a fresh installation is recommended for optimal performance.
It depends on what you're upgrading. A fresh Windows install usually fixes issues and ensures optimal performance, even if you're only changing the CPU.
It's usually not required most of the time to reinstall Windows, unless you switch platforms or use different sockets like AM3 to AM4.
Thanks, yes—when I replaced the motherboard a few years back, I installed a fresh Windows setup since the drivers didn’t match the new one. Still, it’s possible the change wasn’t essential, as I could have simply removed all the drivers from the old board.