[SOLVED] What should I do after getting need parts

chocomintmichael

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Hi all! I'm gonna be basically changing everything aside from my storage out and was wondering how should I go about uninstalling and installing the new drivers. I've seen people say I should do a fresh install of Windows but will I lose my files that way? All of my important files are on my D drive while my Windows is installed on the C drive.
 
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Honestly, given your description of the problem, you're putting the cart before the horse. You ought to have backup data -- preferable multiple backups -- of your important data at all times. That you're concerned about losing data on a fresh reinstall hints that you are not doing this. Setting up a proper backup plan is more important than installing your new parts and ought to be the first thing you do under any circumstances.
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Yes, you should almost certainly do a full reinstall of the OS.

What are the parts, old and new? (specifically, the drives)
What OS is this?

i5-7400 -> r7 3700x
h170 pro gaming -> b450 tomahawk max
some kind of kingston ram 4x2 2113 -> Crucial Ballistix Sports 3200 cl16 (8gb x 2)
Asus DUAL Gtx 1060 3GB -> I'm currently deciding between a RTX 2070s or RTX 2060s or 5700xt
Old PSU which I forgot the name of -> LEADEX II SUPERFLOWER 650W GOLD (5YRS)

Windows 10 Home.

Will I lose the data on my D drive if I do a full reinstall?
 
Honestly, given your description of the problem, you're putting the cart before the horse. You ought to have backup data -- preferable multiple backups -- of your important data at all times. That you're concerned about losing data on a fresh reinstall hints that you are not doing this. Setting up a proper backup plan is more important than installing your new parts and ought to be the first thing you do under any circumstances.
 
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