Swapping old mobo+CPU for a new one

[KopliParm]

So my LGA 1155 mobo died on me and im looking on upgrading to LGA 1150 and was wondering if i needed to install fresh windows to my old HDD or can i just swap the modo and CPU and install fresh drivers.

[toasty6776]

Which version of Windows are you running? Also: Don't upgrade to LGA1150 unless you can get it at a bargain. Go for 1151 instead. Haswell is 2 generations old by now and investing in that old of a platform isn't really a good idea.

[KopliParm]

Im running windows 10

 

[domandric034]

I will reccomend you to go on LGA 1151 (Skylake) and you will have to reinstall Windows

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/HqfJZ8

 

CPU	Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor	$239.99		FREE		$239.99	($20.01 more than SuperBiiz)	Buy
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo 43.1 CFM CPU Cooler
Motherboard	Asus Z170-K ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$109.99		$3.99		$113.98	($13.99 more than Jet)	Buy
Memory	Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3200 Memory	$132.48		FREE		$132.48	($4.49 more than Best Buy)	Buy
Total (3 / 4 Items):

$486.45

[Ruffleduffle]

if you keep your OS drive you should be fine for windows

[Bwithnewcast]

35 minutes ago, KopliParm said:

So my LGA 1155 mobo died on me and im looking on upgrading to LGA 1150 and was wondering if i needed to install fresh windows to my old HDD or can i just swap the modo and CPU and install fresh drivers.

No you cant since the motherboard has a unique id that the os is only accesing and using it as a secure key