Changing Motherboard question

[computernewb]

Hi. If i want to JUST change the motherboard and nothing else, do i need to do a clean install of win 7? If i dont, will it work properly? :lol: Thanks

 

[abekl]

It depends on how close the two boards are to one another. If they are very different, you might just get a blue screen. If they are similar, Windows might be able to simply detect the hardware changes and configure itself for the new board.

 

[computernewb]

It depends on how close the two boards are to one another. If they are very different, you might just get a blue screen. If they are similar, Windows might be able to simply detect the hardware changes and configure itself for the new board.

i have this mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138155

i want this mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-138-179&SortField=0&SummaryType=0&Pagesize=10&PurchaseMark=&SelectedRating=-1&VideoOnlyMark=False&VendorMark=&IsFeedbackTab=true&Page=3#scrollFullInfo

i want the new mobo just to get the DDR3 ram. DDR2 ram is so expensive i might as well buy a new mobo

 

[Pyree]

You will reinstall Window 7. Different chipset on mobo.

 

[JKatwyopc]

What kind of case do you have? The replacement Mobo you chose is an ATX and is larger than the original, a MicroATX, and will not fit in a case that is intended only for MicroATX boards.

 

[computernewb]

i have a mid tower case. it should fit right? so i guess i have to reinstall windows.

 

[Pyree]

Should fit ATX if it is mid tower.