Do I need to reinstall Windows after changing my CPU, motherboard, and RAM?

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Asked By GamerDude42 On

Hey everyone! I have a quick question about my recent PC upgrades. About a week ago, I used the Windows reset feature to wipe my system clean, removing everything to start fresh. Now, I've upgraded my CPU, motherboard, and RAM, but I'm keeping my SSD, HDD, GPU, and PSU the same. My main question is: do I need to do another Windows reset or a clean install after swapping these components? Is running the Windows reset tool again enough, or is that unnecessary? I'm not very experienced with hardware, so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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Answered By TechSavvy90 On

You should be fine without having to reinstall Windows! Just make sure your new CPU works well with the motherboard. What CPU did you have before, and what did you upgrade to?

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