Moving from X58 to X99 queries

[joedjn]

Hi Guys,

 

So I'm in the process of acquiring the parts required for my new X99 build and basically what I want to know is what kind of problems will I run in to by switching out my current X58 motherboard, CPU and RAM for the new stuff.

 

I currently have my windows 8.1 64 bit install on a 256GB SSD and I don't really want to do a fresh install. I also have 3TB of HDD's with games / movies / music/ etc.

 

My questions are:

1. Am I able to pop all of the new components in to my existing build and expect it to boot to Windows successfully? (I don't foresee any hardware incompatibility at all, simply a software question)
2. Will the windows license transfer over / How do I transfer the license?
3. Are there any benefits to performing a fresh installation? - I did one recently
4. Any other issues I should expect?
5. Will my 3TB of data on the non OS drives be effected at all?

 

For record the new build is: i7 5820k, Corsair Vengence LPX 2400Mhz CL14, MSI X99S Sli Plus (still undecided on motherboard, recommendations are welcome on that front)

 

Hope you guys can help me with my questions.

 

Regards,

Joe

 

 

[Zach's Tech Tips]

I have the Msi x99s sli plus and it's amazing I strongly recommend it, it also is a great overclocked

One last thing

Welcome to x99 and ddr4

[joedjn]

I have the Msi x99s sli plus and it's amazing I strongly recommend it, it also is a great overclocked

One last thing

Welcome to x99 and ddr4

 

Haha thanks for the warm welcome , though I won't get the final piece (CPU) for another month!

 

What overclock are you getting ? Assuming you have a 5820k

[joedjn]

Nobody have any answers? Or just general advice regarding the upgrade process?

 

Really don't want to mess anything up!

[Brawhammer]

1. Am I able to pop all of the new components in to my existing build and expect it to boot to Windows successfully? (I don't foresee any hardware incompatibility at all, simply a software question)

Yes and No. If you are using your old windows install the old drivers will still be there. You will need to clear these drivers first then go over. I recommend doing this in safemode.

 

Will the windows license transfer over / How do I transfer the license?

You don't need to do much, Just put the hard drive in the other computer and if it asks for a key give it one.

 

are there any benefits to performing a fresh installation? - I did one recently

Yes, You won't need to bother with the removing drivers and doing it again, And with changing chipsets I always do a fresh install.

Any other issues I should expect?

Not that I know off. DOA Parts are always possible.

 

Will my 3TB of data on the non OS drives be effected at all?

No.

 

Edit

 

Fuck everything about IPB Formatting it can suck a rotted toe.

 

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HOW DID THOSE NUMBERS.. I CAN T EVEN

[joedjn]

 

1. Am I able to pop all of the new components in to my existing build and expect it to boot to Windows successfully? (I don't foresee any hardware incompatibility at all, simply a software question)
2. Yes and No. If you are using your old windows install the old drivers will still be there. You will need to clear these drivers first then go over. I recommend doing this in safemode.
3.  
4. Will the windows license transfer over / How do I transfer the license?
5. You don't need to do much, Just put the hard drive in the other computer and if it asks for a key give it one.
6.  
7. are there any benefits to performing a fresh installation? - I did one recently
8. Yes, You won't need to bother with the removing drivers and doing it again, And with changing chipsets I always do a fresh install.

Any other issues I should expect?

Not that I know off. DOA Parts are always possible.

 

Will my 3TB of data on the non OS drives be effected at all?

No.

 

Edit

 

Fuck everything about IPB Formatting it can suck a rotted toe.

 

edit 2:

 

HOW DID THOSE NUMBERS.. I CAN T EVEN

 

 

Ok, thanks that puts my mind at ease a bit, I think I'll just go with a fresh install then. I was hoping to avoid the pain of trying to identify where all of my save games are located, I inevitably lost saves with each new install!