nforce2 to nforce3 upgrade

[CuriousMike]

I want to do the Frys Sempon3100+ with ecs nforce3 deal for $79.

Currently running an AXPM2500 @ 2.2ghz on an nforce2 mobo.

Can I just slap the new system in my current rig, or should I expect a complete format/re-install ?

Thx

 

[PurdueRy]

you should expect at least a repair install...I would format however

 

[furballi]

Yup...clean install the OS.

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: furballi
Yup...clean install the OS.

Different mobos = different drivers = You really should reinstall.

 

[JBT]

I would definitly recommend a reinstall, that said when I went from my Asus NF2 A7N8X DLX to an Epox NF3 no changes were needed to atleast load windows, sure it installed a bunch of new drivers and ran like crap but it did "work" Either way do a fresh install just to be safe...

 

[John]

A clean install is a last resort IMHO. Uninstall all of the nForce drivers in add/remove, reboot to safe mode and run driver cleaner, then install the new board, then install the new nForce 3 5.11 drivers. Worst case scenario you can do a repair install.

 

[Makaveli]

Clean install For best performance!!

My 2c

 

[cubby1223]

no need for reinstall, can just do a repair install.

 

[Budman]

Originally posted by: John
A clean install is a last resort IMHO. Uninstall all of the nForce drivers in add/remove, reboot to safe mode and run driver cleaner, then install the new board, then install the new nForce 3 5.11 drivers. Worst case scenario you can do a repair install.

ditto to what he said. :thumbsup:

 

[manly]

Where's the upgrade? 😉