Shoul I format after a socket upgrade?

[jimisss1997]

Hey guys! Should I format my HDD when I will upgrade my PC? (I am going from an AM3+ to AM4 [Ryzen 2600 and B350)

 

[racksmith101]

Yep, do a nice clean install of your os on a clean drive.

 

[clutchc]

If you mean a clean install of the OS, yes. No need to do a hard disk format, tho. The installation pgm will take care of that. Of course, there's nothing wrong with doing the format. Just a bit of a waste of time.

 

[Grobe]

No, there is no need for reinstalling the OS.

Disclaimer: if you happens to run Windows, that answer may or may not apply
I run Linux Lite so I wouldn't worry upgrading the MB or just swap drive into another laptop.

 

[CountMike]

Lol, i doubt he's using Linux and it's not a laptop. Windows 10 is pretty forgiving but W7 may need some drivers fixed to work properly on another platform.