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Yes, you should perform a clean installation after replacing the motherboard, CPU, and RAM.

Yes, you should perform a clean installation after replacing the motherboard, CPU, and RAM.

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catrkill
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08-16-2025, 06:27 AM
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I understand this was once thought impossible, but recent discussions suggest a clean install may now be feasible. Replacing components and updating drivers seems manageable, though stability should still be monitored.
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catrkill
08-16-2025, 06:27 AM #1

I understand this was once thought impossible, but recent discussions suggest a clean install may now be feasible. Replacing components and updating drivers seems manageable, though stability should still be monitored.

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UnderZero17
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08-16-2025, 01:43 PM
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I've only tried this with the same brand of motherboard (MSI, ranging from B450 to an X570), making sure to update the BIOS and drivers. It worked well. While a clean install is ideal, sometimes finding software disks or downloading files takes too much effort. I recommend backing up your important data first, then give it a shot. If conflicts arise, you can revert and perform the clean install.
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UnderZero17
08-16-2025, 01:43 PM #2

I've only tried this with the same brand of motherboard (MSI, ranging from B450 to an X570), making sure to update the BIOS and drivers. It worked well. While a clean install is ideal, sometimes finding software disks or downloading files takes too much effort. I recommend backing up your important data first, then give it a shot. If conflicts arise, you can revert and perform the clean install.

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08-17-2025, 07:34 PM
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I'll proceed with that change. Switching from a Gigabyte to an Asus motherboard might not be the best move right now. I just didn't want to deal with reinstalling all my apps and having to recall my 50 forgotten passwords.
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raphacau001
08-17-2025, 07:34 PM #3

I'll proceed with that change. Switching from a Gigabyte to an Asus motherboard might not be the best move right now. I just didn't want to deal with reinstalling all my apps and having to recall my 50 forgotten passwords.

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09-03-2025, 12:38 AM
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This feedback is incorrect. You don't have to reinstall when updating hardware. This idea is outdated. Just ensure the same BIOS settings and plug in the drive again. Windows will handle any conflicts automatically.
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RZYao
09-03-2025, 12:38 AM #4

This feedback is incorrect. You don't have to reinstall when updating hardware. This idea is outdated. Just ensure the same BIOS settings and plug in the drive again. Windows will handle any conflicts automatically.

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