Switching chipsets and Windows

[Jadester]

Hey guys,

 

I have a i5 4460 on a H97 chipset, and I want to upgrade to a 6600k. Obviously I would have to buy a new motherboard, and I want to go with the z170 chipset, but im a little worried about replacing my motherboard.

 

Is it true that changing mobos, especially switching chipsets, can mess with windows? If so, how can I work around this. I would really prefer to not have to reformat my machine.

While im here, does anyone have any recommendations for a nice z170 MATX mobo?

 

Thanks

 

EDIT: Im using windows 10, if that makes any difference!

[Electronics Wizardy]

It should work fine. Id just more the ssd and hope it works.

 

Id probably stick with your current i5, the 6600k isn't a big upgrade, id probalby get a 4790k or a e3 1231 v3 if you want a faster cpu.

[NTDaws]

4 minutes ago, Jadester said:

Hey guys,

 

I have a i5 4460 on a H97 chipset, and I want to upgrade to a 6600k. Obviously I would have to buy a new motherboard, and I want to go with the z170 chipset, but im a little worried about replacing my motherboard.

 

Is it true that changing mobos, especially switching chipsets, can mess with windows? If so, how can I work around this. I would really prefer to not have to reformat my machine.

While im here, does anyone have any recommendations for a nice z170 MATX mobo?

 

Thanks

 

EDIT: Im using windows 10, if that makes any difference!

The only thing it should do is deactivate your version of windows, you just have to call microsoft to reactivate it.

[Jadester]

1 minute ago, Dawson Wehage said:

The only thing it should do is deactivate your version of windows, you just have to call microsoft to reactivate it.

I have an OEM version of windows, so they shouldn't give me support though right?

[NTDaws]

1 minute ago, Jadester said:

I have an OEM version of windows, so they shouldn't give me support though right?

No

[Dabombinable]

It might work, but versions of Windows past Windows 9x really do not like it when you change the motherboard.

[asand1]

I've swapped my W10 SSD between motherboards and it installs necessary drivers and "activates" after a few boot cycles. Might take a day but you'll be fine. After all is said and done you might want to do a fresh install to cut down on bugs. Make sure you have a Microsoft account before starting.

[asand1]

I figure using the same hard drive and GPU shows enough of the machine is the same, rather than a whole new system.

[Soundsystem90]

Just download Windows 7, do the free upgrade for assistive users to Windows 10.

 

Easy.