Changing mobo and CPU, should I format ?

[Virgule]

Hello,

 

I'm changing my mobo and CPU combo from 3570k and MSI Mpower Z77 Big Bang to 4770k Asus Z97-A. I'm using a Raid 1 array for my capacity storage option (2x 4TB Seagate drives) and a 512 Gb SSD for my boot drive (on which all current mobo's drivers are installed). 

 

My question is : Since I'm changing mobo and CPU, different drivers control the chipset, lan, audio, ... Should I be better off just formatting my boot drive and installing new drivers from scratch or should I scrutinize installed programs to try and uninstall whatever doesn't apply, boot with new mobo and then install new drivers ?

 

Bonus question : Will I have to rebuild my Raid 1 array ? If so, any risks associated ?

 

Thanks

[Kherm]

may i ask why? A 3770k is perfectly fine, and a 4770k isn't the newest CPU.

[Virgule]

may i ask why? A 3770k is perfectly fine, and a 4770k isn't the newest CPU.

Well it's a 150$ upgrade for me. Good deal to upgrade to newer and more performing parts. That's all.

[Scarymonkeys]

may i ask why? A 3770k is perfectly fine, and a 4770k isn't the newest CPU.

He's using a 3570k.

I'm guessing you're upgrading because you need the i7's hyper-threading? If not, then honestly don't. There will barely be a performance difference, and your CPU should last you for quite the while more.

If you need the i7 power, I'd recommend a 4790, as it's cheaper and better.

[Scarymonkeys]

Well it's a 150$ upgrade for me. Good deal to upgrade to newer and more performing parts. That's all.

Not really. They'd both perform on par in gaming.

[Virgule]

may i ask why? A 3770k is perfectly fine, and a 4770k isn't the newest CPU.

 

 

He's using a 3570k.

I'm guessing you're upgrading because you need the i7's hyper-threading? If not, then honestly don't. There will barely be a performance difference, and your CPU should last you for quite the while more.

If you need the i7 power, I'd recommend a 4790, as it's cheaper and better.

 

 

Thanks for the advice. Back to my questions ?

[Virgule]

Not really. They'd both perform on par in gaming.

I'm not ONLY gaming. Back to my questions ?

[Scarymonkeys]

I'm not ONLY gaming. Back to my questions ?

I'm not too knowledgable on your question topics currently, and I've been learning more about them so I won't give you advice on those with the chance of giving you false info. Was just clearing up that you NEED the upgrade.

[Kherm]

Thanks for the advice. Back to my questions ?

Yeah, reinstall Windows. IDK about the other question tho....

[i_build_nanosuits]

i switched from intel socket 775 to AMD socket AM3+ and then i switched to intel socket 1150 without re-installing windows or anything else other than motherboard drivers...it's perfectly fine...windows might ask for a re-activation depending of which version you use but that's about it.

[Virgule]

i switched from intel socket 775 to AMD socket AM3+ and then i switched to intel socket 1150 without re-installing windows or anything else other than motherboard drivers...it's perfectly fine...windows might ask for a re-activation depending of which version you use but that's about it.

hmmmm... interesting.

[Nena Trinity]

hmmmm... interesting.

If your mobo and OS uses UEFI you do not need to re-install!

[Virgule]

If your mobo and OS uses UEFI you do not need to re-install!

What do you mean "mobo and OS use UEFI" ?

[Nena Trinity]

What do you mean "mobo and OS use UEFI" ?

Mobo=Motherboard (most be market UEFI!) & OS=Operating System (Windows 7 or newer!)

[Virgule]

Mobo=Motherboard (most be market UEFI!) & OS=Operating System (Windows 7 or newer!)

How does UEFI apply to OS is my question. 

[Nena Trinity]

How does UEFI apply to OS is my question. 

In the past all Mobos had difrent thingy now all use same! U in UEFI is for Unified.

[Virgule]

In the past all Mobos had difrent thingy now all use same! U in UEFI is for Unified.

UEFI doesn't apply to the OS. It's a type of firmware utilized by the mobo. Has nothing to do with the OS...as long as the OS supports it.

[arnavvr]

Get a 2600K or 3700K, as you have an awesome Mobo.

[Nena Trinity]

UEFI doesn't apply to the OS. It's a type of firmware utilized by the mobo. Has nothing to do with the OS...as long as the OS supports it.

But I was told from the guys I work with in IT that the OS most have been installed on a UEFI mobo to swap to a new!

Can XP, Vista and older also swap?

[Virgule]

But I was told from the guys I work with in IT that the OS most have been installed on a UEFI mobo to swap to a new!

Can XP, Vista and older also swap?

Some older OS don't support mobos that have UEFI. That is all. Doesn't apply to my situation.

[Nena Trinity]

Some older OS don't support mobos that have UEFI. That is all. Doesn't apply to my situation.

Thats why I said Windows 7 or newer!

[JaZoN_XD]

no, i don't think you need to reformat or anything. After the upgrade and you plug everything in and boot it up, at the windows desktop, it should tell you that you're windows key is no longer valid because of a hardware change. Then it will tell you to reenter the key. Do that. If that doesn't work, then do it over the phone. Then it will work.

 

But just like everyone asking, is there a particular reason why you want to get an i7 when you have a pretty good cpu and motherboard already? The 4770k isn't even the newest one and broadwell is about to come out as well (or maybe even wait for skylake because that's a whole new socket and chipset?)

[runit3]

My question is : Since I'm changing mobo and CPU, different drivers control the chipset, lan, audio, ... Should I be better off just formatting my boot drive and installing new drivers from scratch or should I scrutinize installed programs to try and uninstall whatever doesn't apply, boot with new mobo and then install new drivers ?

I'm going to assume you're fully capable of making your own choices as far as what is, and what is not a warranted upgrade, and just answer the damn question.

 

Short answer, no it is not completely necessary. However, you will be leaving remnants of the old drivers behind which in my experience is never the cleanest or "best" way to do things. Yes, you can uninstall but unless you're using software like CCleaner to wipe the registry of them as well it's not as fool proof as doing a fresh OS install. The exception to my personal always fresh install rule is if you're staying within the same essential equipment (same model of Intel NIC for example) or within the same chipset. This eliminates the possibility of any driver conflicts and if a piece of hardware on the MOBO doesn't work there's no, "is it not working because of my OS, or is it broken?".

 

Have fun with the upgrade!

[Virgule]

I'm going to assume you're fully capable of making your own choices as far as what is, and what is not a warranted upgrade, and just answer the damn question.

Short answer, no it is not completely necessary. However, you will be leaving remnants of the old drivers behind which in my experience is never the cleanest or "best" way to do things. Yes, you can uninstall but unless you're using software like CCleaner to wipe the registry of them as well it's not as fool proof as doing a fresh OS install. The exception to my personal always fresh install rule is if you're staying within the same essential equipment (same model of Intel NIC for example) or within the same chipset. This eliminates the possibility of any driver conflicts and if a piece of hardware on the MOBO doesn't work there's no, "is it not working because of my OS, or is it broken?".

Have fun with the upgrade!

Exactly what I thought. Glad you confirmed.