z87-x79

[ryanchan53]

I plan on switching my motherboard and cpu, which is an MSI g43 z87 and i5 4570, to an x79 platform. I haven't decided on the Motherboard yet, but I plan on using the i7 4930k. I heard all of these rumors where when you switch a motherboard, you have to reinstall windows or else everything will be incompatible. Is this true? Please someone help me.

[H4X3R]

Why X79 and not X99?

 

Yes, you will have to reinstall windows (if you clone it to a HDD/SSD it will be slow, at least in my experience).

[SuperPug]

Yes when switching the mobo you have to reinstall windows or do this: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/106642-how-to-keep-your-current-windows-install-with-a-new-motherboard/

 

Why would you switch to X79 tho and not the current X99? You could always just buy a new cpu like the 4690K if the 4570 is getting to slow for you...

[ryanchan53]

Yes when switching the mobo you have to reinstall windows or do this: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/106642-how-to-keep-your-current-windows-install-with-a-new-motherboard/

Why would you switch to X79 tho and not the current X99? You could always just buy a new cpu like the 4690K if the 4570 is getting to slow for you...

Oh my god, I am so dumb. I think I might just switch to the i7 4770k. I do a lot of video rendering in Sony Vegas. So, if I switch a CPU, do I need to reinstall Windows?

[SuperPug]

Oh my god, I am so dumb. I think I might just switch to the i7 4770k. I do a lot of video rendering in Sony Vegas. So, if I switch a CPU, do I need to reinstall Windows?

 

No only switching the mobo will need a new windows install - cpu change doesnt. You might wanna get the 4790K (the updated 4770K). And dont forget to do a bios update before installing the new cpu.

[ryanchan53]

No only switching the mobo will need a new windows install - cpu change doesnt. You might wanna get the 4790K (the updated 4770K). And dont forget to do a bios update before installing the new cpu.

Okay, thanks.