based on my system...

[lamous]

...what problems would i have just doing the upgrade and not a clean install?

GIGABYTE GA-Z68X-UD3H-B3
Sapphire ATI Radeon HD 6870
Intel Core i5 2500K
16gb ram

 

[esity]

I have had nothing but problems and I have a very similar build. Thank god for my macbook pro

 

[lamous]

my only problem is no sound.

 

[mx9k]

You shouldn't encounter any problems doing an upgrade that you wouldn't encounter doing a clean install. Your 6870 is going to give you issues. If you follow the instructions, it isn't bad.

 

[esity]

can either of you guys help me?

I can boot from my ssd with everything working only if i use GraphicsEnabler=No
I followed this.
http://www.tonymacx86.com/mountain-...-6xxx-gpu-issues-fix-inside-2.html#post389737

What did you guys do to get your graphics working? I can't figure it out.