Upgrade question from FCP 3 to FC Studio

Hello all;
I have FCP 3 and know I can upgrade to Final Cut Studio for $699. What I am planning on doing is wiping my system and installing fresh Tiger at the same time. WIll I be forced to try and re-install my old FCP 3 ? and THEN apply the studio upgrade? Or can I install Studio Upgrade from scratch on a virgin clean system?
Thanks all

All you will need is the serial number. The previous version does not have to be on the hard drive.
cheers
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