Computer Rebuild

[TeknicalXtacy]

Greetings,

 

I am going to be rebuilding my computer.  I am replacing the motherboard.  As a result of that, I am wondering if I will need to wipe my hard drive and start over or if it will basically be plug and play.

 

 

 

Thanks

 

[HirgaLTTki]

Plug and play

[TeknicalXtacy]

Cool.

 

Thanks.

[grayperview]

plug and prey is more accurate. depends on the motherboard chipset you are replacing it with, its a 50/50 chance it will boot up with out a bluescreen, and you not having re-install windows.

[TeknicalXtacy]

Chip set is the same, just upgrading an ASUS motherboard to a higher-end motherboard by ASUS.  Same CPU.

[PCBudgetSolutions]

Windows 8 will b fine windows 7 is a shot in the dark

[mgsstar]

Chip set is the same, just upgrading an ASUS motherboard to a higher-end motherboard by ASUS.  Same CPU.

It would be probably fine. You might have to re install your network and sound drivers if the new board has different sound and network hardware than the old one.

[IdeaStormer]

Don't forget to report back after you try it. Would be nice to see your answer/solution/experience in the thread.

[Hans Christian | Teri]

Plug and prey is a nice term for this yeah. I think there's a pretty good chance of it all working out nicely, however you may very well have to reinstall a couple of drivers etc. It may also end up screwing you over badly but I find that very unlikely seeing as you're sticking to same chipset etc etc.

[AroundWayOtherThe]

I've done it 3 or 4 times now, and I've had issues once. Luck of the draw really. And yes, it really is Plug and PRAY