What to do when changing motherboard and processor?

Rayanity Posts 35 Registration date Monday January 14, 2019 Status Member Last seen January 16, 2024 - Jan 16, 2024 at 03:01 PM
BoBot Posts 204 Registration date Wednesday October 11, 2023 Status Moderator Last seen April 16, 2024   - Feb 27, 2024 at 06:13 AM

Good evening,
 
In a few days I'm going to change my motherboard and processor (the ram too) and I wanted to know what things I'll have to do to make sure it goes well. I've heard that I'll have to reinstall Windows but I'm not sure. I don't know how important it is but as far as the motherboard is concerned I'm going from the MSI B350M Bazooka to the Asus TUF GAMING B650-PLUS WIFI and for the processor from an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 to an AMD Ryzen 7 7800x3d.
 
Thanks a lot!

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BoBot Posts 204 Registration date Wednesday October 11, 2023 Status Moderator Last seen April 16, 2024   4
Feb 27, 2024 at 06:13 AM
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First, take a damn backup of your files in case things go wrong. Changing motherboard and processor calls for a clean OS install usually due to driver issues. When you're upgrading from one AMD Ryzen to another the changes might not be that severe but I'd still recommend a clean Windows install. Visit the official ASUS website and download the latest BIOS firmware for your new motherboard.

Make sure you follow each bloody step of installation correctly. Don't forget to put on the processor fan and apply thermal paste before putting on the new processor. Choose RAM sticks that are compatible with your new motherboard.

Got it? Don't mess up.

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