Mobo change - re-install OS?
 

As a general rule with win 7 - do you guys think I should re-install after changing a mobo? (to a different model of course)

with prices of storage buy another C: drive and keep your data on old drive D:

I don't care about the data as much, just to save some time as I'm getting this scenario many times.

You don't need to re-install unless you're changing the mobo of a OEM system with an OS tied to the hardware.

idd, you don't *have to* but generally it is advisable if making a change that big to the system.


Also if you have an OEM copy of windows you may be a lil stuck.

I usually see if it boots first and lets me do the usual things I do.. If no crashes (blue screens etc..) then I'll leave it for a while and format when I have excess time (which doesnt happen often)

Same.....^^

Yeah, Windows 7 should be able to handle it. You might want to uninstall drivers before making the swap. You could also use something like Acronis Universal Restore.

I did the p67 to z68 with no problems but I just upgraded my brothers computer from an x58 platform to z77 and the swap did not go so well. We were unable to boot into windows after installing the new cpu/mobo/ram. I had to pull all the hardware out of his case and hook the old stuff back up to get the new drivers on before we installed the new hardware.

What he said. I even ran mine for a month or two until it forced me to reactivate again.....