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limjeff
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If I move my SSD with windows and all my games installed on it onto a new motherboard with all the same computer parts would that mess everything up or would that work. The only thing that is changing is the motherboard. Thanks for any help. 

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6 minutes ago, limjeff said:

If I move my SSD with windows and all my games installed on it onto a new motherboard with all the same computer parts would that mess everything up or would that work. The only thing that is changing is the motherboard. Thanks for any help. 

Should work just fine

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How different is it? If the board manufacturer changed, there is a chance that the drivers would not work, or it won't boot at all, has to try it yourself.

Some did not experience issues, I personally experienced quite a bit of issue, ended up with a fresh install.

Not an expert, just bored at work. Please quote me or mention me if you would like me to see your reply. **may edit my posts a few times after posting**

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SSD: Team MP33 1TB

PSU: MSI MPG A850GF

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I'm going from a gigabyte to gigabyte board so you are saying that there shouldn't be any issues?

 

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11 hours ago, limjeff said:

I'm going from a gigabyte to gigabyte board so you are saying that there shouldn't be any issues?

 

There is no way to know for certain because maybe some parts of the motherboard are different and/or have different drivers, and thus don't play nice if the SSD is transplanted without a fresh Windows install.

 

It Depends. All we can do is give you personal anecdotes from personal experiences, like I went from ASUS to ASUS mobo, but it was going from 3rd gen Intel all the way to Zen 3, and Win 19 worked fine just swapping out parts.

 

Do I recommend it, since a fresh windows install may have some minor performance benefit? No, but it is possible, and its at your own risk.

My 4 helpful infos/guides: My 5G Home Internet (mobile) guide, PSU watt size guide, Wifi transmit power/range since WiFi 5, and making SSD benchmarks more meaningful.

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