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or you could actually just install over the existing partition (DO NOT FORMAT IT) and then run disk cleanup to remove the old install as well. you may end up with an OS selection prompt as well on boot doing it this way, but you can remove that from the "Boot" tab in msconfig

if you don't have a spare hard drive to back up to you have two options: 1: try to install the drivers for the ryzen chipset (and other motherboard drivers as well) then attempt to use it on the new system 2: in disk management (or partition manager of your choice, I have used paragon and partition wizard with success, both are free) shrink your HDD partition and create a new one with the now-unused space to reinstall your OS on. you can then run disk cleanup as an administrator and remove the old windows installation. Personally I would do number 2 because it ensures everything will work properly, as well as keep your old data intact.

Definitely invest in an SSD, not only will it fix this conundrum, but itll also make the new system feel SO snappy (you can grab a 240gb for around 50 bucks USD) youll have to test and find out yourself with the OC, if youre gonna jump into it, isnt the end result the most exciting part anyways?

3200mhz at CL18 arent very good numbers, but you should still be running fine, especially if gaming is your main concern. as far as the Windows install goes, do you have another hard drive? If you dont have an SSD this is a great time to install one to use for your OS! Personally I have 4 drives in my PC, two SSDs (one for OS, one for games), and two HDDs for data. if i ever need to reinstall Windows, none of my data is touched because it is on another drive. I dont even need to redownload games because my game library is on it's own ssd. EDIT (once again because I forgot to answer your main question): Sometimes after changing the core components Windows can act VERY strange, seemingly random crashes, BSODs... But I have also seen it run perfectly fine. If possible, Just go with a clean OS now.

I edited my post that you replied to in case you missed it: As far as your ram goes, yes. Usually you don't even have to have the same, but being the same model modules you're set. What speed is that CL18 memory running at?

I assume you are talking about not formatting/reinstalling windows, using the same HDD as you had before. Often you can do this, just make sure you install your motherboard drivers before the swap or youll likely end up in a boot loop. EDIT: I would still recommend every time when using new core components to just start with a new Windows install, as it could possibly save you from tons of headache in the future.

NIC teaming is supposed to be a feature of server OS only, but you can enable it in Windows 10 via powershell https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000021723/network-and-i-o.html

Well Im gad to hear you found a solution. What GPU is in your computer that wont let you create a custom resolution?

This probably has an easy fix, either look for a driver for your TV , or try going into your graphics card control panel and create a custom resolution for what the TV is capable of. You did not list the model of the TV or your OS, so I am unable to search for a driver for you. Try those things out and let me know if it helps!

it sounds like youre wanting to host 4 separate servers from a single host at once, allowing you and your friends to jump between servers to always have the choice to play together, correct? If so, what kind of games are you talking about here?

I think it feels fantastic without a keyboard tray, gives you ample mouse room.

I second this recommendation, I use this desk with 3 27" monitors and have plenty of space left on my desk, with a cooler master HAF X sitting on top of the desk as well. Well worth the money, and you can regularly catch it on sale at Office Depot (100-150 USD off).

if you are in windows 10, right click you clock in the system tray and select "adjust date/time" make sure "set time automatically" is on: (My system is on a domain and automatic time is set by a policy so it is greyed out, yours wount be)

Make sure it is statically set to the right timezone (not automatic) and set it to use internet time. it should always be correct if so. make sure the date is accurate as well (usually a sign that the battery is dying and/or dead. regarding the battery, do you get an error on boot that it is dead or has low voltage? If so it needs replacing.

The 5xxx chips will not slot into his board since they are 2011-v3 chips on the X99 platform. I think he should be fine with upgrading just the GPU as you suggested, unless he notices having slow performance caused by the CPU and not GPU. My recommendation: upgrade your GPU and see how it feels after that, since youll need to upgrade it regardless.