Upgrading everything except ssd's and gpu. Do I need a clean install?/how

[joshp305]

I'm upgrading to am5 from am4, everything except the gpu and two m.2 ssd's will be new parts. Whats the best way to transfer over the two ssd's? Do I have to do a " clean windows install"? how do i properly backup everything and re install? Any links to a video would be great!

 

[BentleyOwen123]

in my expirience(am3 to am4) it will  be fine, just transfer the ssds and make sure you remember which one has windows on it tho, and theres like a 97% chance microsoft disables your lisence, unless its tied to your microsoft account

[TatamiMatt]

4 hours ago, joshp305 said:

I'm upgrading to am5 from am4, everything except the gpu and two m.2 ssd's will be new parts. Whats the best way to transfer over the two ssd's? Do I have to do a " clean windows install"? how do i properly backup everything and re install? Any links to a video would be great!

 

It should be fine but id recommend a clean install as it will clean up any software bloating and floating drivers you dont need. As for backing up data, im not actually sure, however, you could  just make a zip folder of everything you need on one drive, pop it into the 2nd one, then reinstall windows. Once done bring the zip folder back and unpack.