Replacing motherboard (z170 to z270) without reinstalling window 7

[bob_100]

My current z170 motherboard died and I can't afford to wait 2 weeks to a month for the RMA to process as I need my pc for school. I'm thinking of just replacing it now and wondering if I can swap the old z170 motherboard to a z270 without reinstalling windows 7. All other components will be still be the same and I'm running skylake.

 

[chenuki]

Yes you can do it. You will need new install chipset and other drivers that are specific to the new board.

 

[Wolfshadw]

It may work. It may not. Back up all your data and then try it. If it works, then you're good to go. If not, then you'll need to perform a reinstall.

-Wolf sends