I'm planning to upgrade my GPU and want to reinstall Windows as part of the process. Should I reinstall it before or after I install the new graphics card? Just to clarify, I'm aware that it's not necessary to reinstall Windows, but since I'm waiting for the new GPU to arrive, I'm curious about the most optimal timing for this.
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I’d recommend reinstalling Windows after you swap in the new GPU. That way, you won't have outdated drivers loading for the old card.
You really don’t need to reinstall Windows just for a GPU upgrade. Windows usually handles driver updates pretty well on its own.
Yeah, you can skip the reinstall. Just make sure to use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to clear out the old graphics drivers first. It’ll set you up nicely for the new GPU.
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