Replacing CPU and motherboard

[MorbidAnge1]

So today I am getting a new cpu, and I will be able to put together the rest of my pc. Ill have to install the new cooler I got also, but im not realy worried about the assembly. Im more worried about having to deal with the bios. I got help when first assembling my PC, so I never really had to deal with that portion, since my friends were more savvy there. IM contemplating doing this all on my own, but im still unsure if I need to reinstall windows or what. Im going from amd to intel, btw. I have my windows install cd, and the activation key. If someone could help me out a little to give me an idea on what exactly I need to do before hand, that would be appreciated. 

[INeedHelpASAP]

pretty sure if it is on your ssd/hdd you already have connected to your mobo it should be fine.

 

 

[Moonzy]

i would highly suggest you do a backup on everything, then do a clean windows install to remove any old drivers that might cause issues with the new ones

[MorbidAnge1]

13 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

i would highly suggest you do a backup on everything, then do a clean windows install to remove any old drivers that might cause issues with the new ones

So basically I would reinstall windows clean on my current board to remove all the drivers, then take out the old board, and put in the new one? And install all the mobo drivers that came with it? 

[Moonzy]

Just now, MorbidAnge1 said:

So basically I would reinstall windows clean on my current board to remove all the drivers, then take out the old board, and put in the new one? And install all the mobo drivers that came with it? 

no, you backup everything when you're on the old computer

build your new computer, then only install the fresh windows upon boot up

[MorbidAnge1]

3 minutes ago, Moonzy said:

no, you backup everything when you're on the old computer

build your new computer, then only install the fresh windows upon boot up

And I wont need a new windows activation key? 

[Moonzy]

1 minute ago, MorbidAnge1 said:

And I wont need a new windows activation key? 

you should be able to use the old one

[Lurick]

Just now, MorbidAnge1 said:

And I wont need a new windows activation key? 

Nope, just use the current one you have already