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Motherboard change - data loss?

Tharexxx Posted messages 4 Status Member -  
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Hello, I'm going to change my motherboard since my PC isn't working anymore, but I can't figure out if I'm going to lose my data or not. Since my PC is no longer functional, I can't back them up before the change...

Should I get the same motherboard to avoid this happening?

How can I make sure I don't lose anything?

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    txiki Posted messages 6514 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   610
     
    Hi Tharexxx,
    "I can't tell if I'm going to lose my data or not?": The data is stored on your hard drive or SSD.
    The hard drive and motherboard are unrelated.
    As long as your hard drive (or SSD) is functioning, you'll keep your data.
    With the new motherboard, your PC will restart and Windows (which is on your hard drive or SSD) will also boot up.
    "Do I need to get the same motherboard?": No, not necessarily, but it must be compatible with your processor (same socket) and the RAM slots (memory sticks) known as "slots", as well as the power connector.

    If you’re not very knowledgeable, stick with the same one (if it’s not too old).
    We don't know the model of the PC, brand, model, and motherboard brand, etc.

    But you can also get a motherboard with support for a different processor, but you will need the corresponding processor, as well as compatible memory sticks, IDE, and SATA connectors for the hard drive, for better performance, for example.

    It's better to research first, regarding the size of the motherboard, like ATX, Micro ATX, etc...

    If you don’t want to deal with it, just get the same model by specifying the exact reference to buy it.
    Good luck!

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  2. epango Posted messages 37195 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   Ambassadeur 4 270
     
    Attention, in Intel's 1151 socket, the 6th and 7th generations are not compatible with the 8th and 9th generations even though they have the same socket. Even when the socket is compatible, depending on the CPU model, a BIOS update may be necessary for the CPU to be recognized by the motherboard.

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