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I'm switching from an Intel platform to an AMD platform. Do I need to reinstall Ubuntu?

rated 0 times [ 2] [ 0] / answers: 1 / hits: 799 / 2 Years ago, thu, august 11, 2022, 11:22:45

I am currently running an Intel 8700k platform, but I plan to switch to an AMD Ryzen 5900X platform, carrying over the same nVidia 2080ti GPU. I know Windows will require a clean installation, but will Ubuntu need the same treatment? In other words, can I just install my current NVMe drive into the new board and keep going as if nothing happened?

I am running Ubuntu Groovy with official ubuntu-repo/apt DKMS nVidia Drivers + Secure Boot.

Bonus question: How can I get DKMS to enroll the existing key into the UEFI of the new board?

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answered 2 Years ago needstar · Accepted Answer

Nothing should need to change as it really depends more on the actual architecture, for example if someone went from 32bit to 64bit (i686 to amd64 if I can remember correctly).

Really good choice of CPU too!

Only thing you need to be careful of is if you're into software or low level programs - Intel has memory addresses written backwards (Little Endian) whereas AMD does it the better way, Big Endian; but if you're just a general user, you needn't worry!

(Enjoy your awesome upgrade!)

Edit seeing as a very angry and short tempered person in the comments pointed out: Your question about the NVMe drive should be fine. You should be absolutely in the clear to put the existing drive in and continue seamlessly.