Changed my CPU and Motherboard but i have low performance, should i reinstall windows?

[Hendrik_11]

Hi,
I recently got a new motherboard and CPU, but their performance has been a bit underwelming. Should I reinstall windows 10? My new motherboard is from a different brand and uses a different chipset. Also my new CPU is from intel while my old one was from AMD.

 

[Supahos]

Almost always required when you change boards. I'd highly recommend it

 

[Hendrik_11]

Almost always required when you change boards. I'd highly recommend it

Okay, thanks. Ill reinstall then.

 

[clarkjd]

Almost always required when you change boards. I'd highly recommend it

Okay, thanks. Ill reinstall then.

I'm surprised it booted at all! Don't forget to install the chipset drivers for the MB.

 

[Tolis_GR]

Yes do a clean install. The motherboard "sucks" drivers during installation that are necessary.

 

[Supahos]

Windows has gotten pretty dang stable and passable performance for most users with default drivers. Certainly hurts gaming performance but since win 7 got stable a year or two after launch it'll usually run and do so at 75%+ performance even with a complete overhaul.

 

[MasterChief86]

It's almost an obligatory ritual one must perform after switching board and the processor. make sure it's a clean, fresh install of a windows, don't upgrade or override.