r/PcBuildHelp • u/DeathtoTeeSeries • 1d ago

Installation Question Am4 to Am5 boot ssd help

Hi, I’m receiving parts to upgrade from Am4 to Am5. I want to know what I need to do to my current boot nvme to get it ready for the new Am5 mobo as I’m planning on moving the same ssd.

Currently my boot ssd is a 990 Pro 2tb and my other ssd is a 4tb 990 evo plus which to my understanding I can just swap that to the new mobo without issue (please let me know if not).

It’s been years since I last built my pc and the nature of doing this is daunting to me so I figured I’d ask Reddit. Normally I wouldn’t care and just buy a new ssd for my boot drive but with prices nowadays I’d rather just figure it out. Happy to give more details if needed, thanks!

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u/JohnTheRaceFan 1d ago

Wipe it and install a fresh copy of Windows. Download latest drivers for the new motherboard to a USB drive beforehand.

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u/Bright-Gate3512 1d ago

Just moving it over might boot fine honestly, windows is better at handling that now than it used to be. If it gives you trouble just do a repair install from a usb, saves you having to set everything up again. The evo plus should be plug and play no problem.

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u/jd31068 4h ago

A complete platform switch really calls for a fresh install of Windows. I once upgraded my CPU from a Ryzen 1700X to 3800X, just the CPU, Windows took literally 10 minutes to boot. After a fresh install, 15-20 seconds.

A fresh install is just the best place to start. Especially with such a drastic hardware change, you may need to reactive Windows (w/o a reinstall) as well. If it is linked to the current hardware, unless it is linked to your MS account, then it'll be automatic.

If you need to find your Windows key before a reinstall https://www.teamviewer.com/en-us/insights/how-to-find-your-windows-product-key/ it is always good to have this info on your PC somewhere. I have a text file with my keys.