[SOLVED] Changing motherboard of same type without reinstalling?

[FlyingGasmask]

So have a ASUS MAXIMUS X CODE motherboard with a z270 chipset. Would i be able to swap it to the same motherboard type with a z370 chipset without having to reinstall windows and drivers/games etc.

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, this should be possible. You may still have to re-activate Windows though.

 

[J_E_D_70]

Possibly - Just have a backup and prepare for the worst. Win 10 is more tolerant than 7 was.

 

[USAFRet]

So have a ASUS MAXIMUS X CODE motherboard with a z270 chipset. Would i be able to swap it to the same motherboard type with a z370 chipset without having to reinstall windows and drivers/games etc.

For the OS activation, read and do this before you change any parts:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change

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