Upgrading Mobo/Vid Card question

[circuit2063]

Can someone tell me whether or not i'm going to have to reinstall windows when i upgrade my motherboard and videocard
gigabyte K8NSNXP 939 to an asus A8N-SLI
6800GT to a 7800GTX

 

[Topweasel]

No, I have had no problems going from one board with same chipset to another even cross manufacturers. Even if that could happen there are ways to prepair windows for the swap I don't have links on hand so you may need to google it. Vid shouldn't cause any issues.

 

[d2arcturus]

I like the feeling of a totally clean computer, especially when I swap or install new hardware.
I also have a seperate drive that I store all non-system files on to keep re-formats effortless.

Besides, having a clean slate means that none of the old stuff might get in the way, like old drivers, etc.

 

[Topweasel]

Thats the thing new drivers wouldn't have to be installed except maybe for the video card but thats just like upgrading your drivers right now. I wouldn't worry about it to much.

But he is right nothing feels better then a clean O/S. Its like going on a trip and not being able to shower for 2-3 days once you get out of the shower everything feels great.

 

[d2arcturus]

Yeah agreed, if it will be too much of a pain for you to do, don't bother. Although, you're switching from an NF3 to an NF4, they use seperate drivers am I correct? You may need to wipe the drivers using whatever that program is called, but I'm not sure, I always wipe .

 

[Topweasel]

Not seperate drivers, even their chipset drivers are unified and should cause no problems. But again i would "prepare" your O/S for the change first.

 

[circuit2063]

thanx for the help, i cant wait for fedex to show up