Upgrading motherboard for the first time, how do I go about it?

Posted by boom_cat007@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 4 comments

I've recently decided to do a full build upgrade, yet I've never worked with motherboards before which is why I'm a tad bit overwhelmed.

My previous build:
i5-10400F CPU, ASUS PRIME B460M-A motherboard

My new build:
i5-14600K CPU, MSI B760 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR4
(+ a new PSU, cooler and case)

Now I'm left wondering with a few questions:

  1. Can I still use my old SSD (Samsung PM981) and HDD (Seagate Barracuda)? Upon research they seemed to be compatible, but I'm unsure.

  2. I'm running a Windows 10 Home, do I need to reinstall? Or can I just plug in my SSD without issue? If not do I need to buy a new license?

  3. Could anyone provide a tutorial/video on how to perform a motherboard upgrade and what to watch out for? Specifically the technical aspect of "bringing over" the OS.

Thank you in advance :)