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So I might get I new motherboard because I got screwed and my motherboard doesn't support SLI which I didn't realize until after I built my computer :(!  That aside can I just put in a new motherboard and go or do I have to re install Windows and will I need a new copy of Windows?

 

BTW by the time I do this I will be running Windows 8.1 

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Normally you can switch over mobos without making problems for the OS. Also similar topics are already on the forum so use the search tool next time before asking a question.

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That aside can I just put in a new motherboard and go or do I have to re install Windows and will I need a new copy of Windows?

 

BTW by the time I do this I will be running Windows 8.1 

It might run fine without re-installing but its always best to do a clean install.

As for having to get a new copy of windows what version of windows are you installing and is it retail or OEM?

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Normally you can switch over mobos without making problems for the OS. Also similar topics are already on the forum so use the search tool next time before asking a question.

I did look everyone said they thought it would but I would like a definite answer!

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It might run fine without re-installing but its always best to do a clean install.

As for having to get a new copy of windows what version of windows are you installing and is it retail or OEM?

I will be running Windows 8.1 when I do this... also if I do a clean install how much will I lose?

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Anything and Everything that doesn't come pre-installed with windows. (Chrome, Steam, Files, Bookmarks, etc.)

Since I will be switching from the ASUS P8Z77-V LX to the ASUS P8Z77-V LK they are so similar do you think I NEED to re install?

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Normally you can switch over mobos without making problems for the OS. Also similar topics are already on the forum so use the search tool next time before asking a question.

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Since I will be switching from the ASUS P8Z77-V LX to the ASUS P8Z77-V LK they are so similar do you think I NEED to re install?

Major hardware changes always warrant a clean install.

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Sorry I'm pretty new and am also kinda dumb sometimes:(  My bad

Don't worry, just a joke :P

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So is it worth it to get a new motherboard for SLI and do a re install?

The motherboard I'm not sure about. The reinstall, definitely.

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I am getting a new motherboard not cause I need a new one but because I didn't realize that it didn't have SLI!  Other wise its fine

yea i was asking what your specs were more for the graphics card so i could tell u to sell your graphics card and get buy a new single faster card or get a new mobo for sli.

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I would do a reinstall and if the activation doesn't work if you have activated this key before I would try using phone activation by doing windows+R and "slui.exe 4".

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