Abaris

Bummer... Well of to get a Windows 11 license key then. Thank you!

As the title says, I upgraded MOBO, CPU and RAM. I also added a new M.2. Some suggested to use Clonezilla to clone my existing 500GB SSD to the new 1TB NVME. Now Windows 10 won't boot from any drive and the disc media is not repairing the partition. What are my options here? Install a fresh Windows 11 to the NVME(if that is even possible) and mount the old SSD and move things manually? Or is there a trick for the windows repair to actually work?

I have successfully clonned my device, but drive is not booting. I started Gparted to check what is going on, and this is what I see. I tried moving the data partition to add the unallocated space, but it is not letting me. I also tried turning off fast boot without success. What am I doing wrong? Edit: I was able to boot into Windows after repairing Windows with the Boot CD. However, I am still unable to allocate space. I will dig into this and will create another thread as this is a different issue

Thank you! You were of great help. I have my Bootable CloneZilla ready. It will take time for the HW change to complete because custom loop *shrugs*, but I think it will be fine. Much appreciated!

One last question: If I use CloneZilla to clone the OS drive, I would do this after the HW upgrade has taken place without booting into the OS, right? So basically: 1. Replace components. 2. Install M.2 SSD. 3. Boot from CloneZilla. 4. Clone C: drive. 5. Boot from newly added SSD. 6. Reformat old SSD.

Thank you for your reply! If I chose to clone the drive, will I have performance issues post the hardware upgrade? Will the Cloned Windows partition know that the HW has changed?

Hello, everyone! I am upgrading my MOBO + CPU + RAM to my existing setup. I know a Windows reinstall is needed after the upgrade, but I don't know how to proceed. I have a 500GB SSD in which Windows 10 is installed alongside some programs. Several data drives with games that I will disconnect until the migration has finished. I have purchased a 1TB M.2 to migrate the OS to. I have several questions: 1. What would be the best way to reinstall Windows without losing programs or the license? 2. Would at this point be just better to purchase a Windows 11 License and keeping everything as is after the HW upgrade and just upgrade to W11? Note: This is my Windows type of license: Thank you!

It is difficult to tell without proper testing. Could be one or more capacitors are faulty or something is wrong with the power delivery on the rails. I am glad it is under warranty. A faulty PSU can damage other components which are far more expensive or difficult to replace.

This is definitely a power issue. I'd test all the cables with a multimeter. Specially 8-pin CPU and 24-pin MOBO power connectors. Sounds like you have isolated the issue to this system using this PSU. Check this guide and RMA it if under warranty. https://help.corsair.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025085372-How-to-Test-a-PSU-Power-Supply-Unit-

Might not be needed after all. Just found someone with the same case design that made a printable version. https://www.printables.com/model/28391-525in-drive-bay-cover-panel

If I ever do it good enough to hold, I'll post it here.

I even tried to use one of those old watercooling reservoirs that fitted in there. Unfortunately none were compatible with my loop. Might yank something in there for the time being. I do have a 3D printer of my own. I am terrible at blender tho. I tried to design one, but the clamps or the little feet that make them not fall are a pain without specific measurements. Might as well just print a slab and secure it with magnets or something. Thanx for the suggestions!

Yeah. And also tired of the DIY options that don't last much. Dust is a big concern as well.

Yeah, they are very elusive. Thank you!

The 5.25" bay covers. Where optical drives were used to be placed.