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can i upgrade and keep my stuff?

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jer22

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putting in a new xp1700 & k7s5a, can i just trade out my cardsand ps(after install i'll go in and set everything in the bios) i should'nt have to format the hdd should i? and also with this mobo i should'nt have to use a ata66 controller, it's in the mobo right?and the onboard controller is backwards compatible to a ata66 right? i'd rather not format. unless i have to. lmk, jer
 
Unless it's a replacement mobo for one of the same model, it's always a good idea to reformat. It sucks, but it's well worth the effort when you don't have to cure all the headaches.
 
Yes. It is always recommended that you format and install a fresh copy of Windows after you upgrade the motherboard. But yes, you can put the cards from your current computer into your new motherboard and it should work fine. As for the powersupply, how powerful is it? I mean, it's gonna be pretty tough running the xp1700/k7s5a on a 250W PSU.

PS: You really gave too little information in your post...
 
Windows generally objects to being moved from one motherboard to another. Some people have figured out some tricks to smooth things out somewhat, but if you have anything important, I would recommend backing it up first. If you can just reinstall everything, that would be best.
 
i'm going to install a 300w ps and no there is nothing really important that is not backed up. just wanted to make idt easier. thanks for the replies. anybody with a golden fleece, please chime in. jer i also put in another cooling fan for the case. also, the ambient temp in the room itt will be in will run in the low 90 degree fht. during the summer. should i not run it in these temps? jer
 
The primary problem with swapping mainboards is that NT5x (assumed) fails to load generic IDE drivers on its own. The solution is as follows:

Do image backup.
Change IDE controller to "Standard"
Swap components
Install new drivers as necessary

If it fails to boot or you want to go directly to a failsafe method then boot to OS CD and run Setup then when it detects the previous installation allow it to Repair which will re-setup over-top.

Your settings will remain virtually intact. IE will revert to whichever version is on the CD. Easy as puddin' and certainly worth the little time compared to assuming you have to start over from scratch which for some people could take days or weeks.

Of course a good registy cleaner is helpful and if you want to keep it super clean (this goes for any system with changed components) then use the Add Hardware Wizard to remove entries for non-existent hardware and confirmed duplicate entries that are not supposed to be (don't mess with this if you are unsure).

I hope this saves a lot more time for peeps than it took me to write it 🙂
 
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