How to change a CPU

[mrwizo]

Hello, 

 

I want to change my i5 4670k CPU for an i7 4790k on my ASrock z87 Fatility Motherboard in an existing system, 

 

now my question: Is it as easy as taking the old one out and replacing it with the new one?? will i be able to boot normally? if not, what do i do?

 

Thanks.

[Epic_Nex]

Yea, pretty sure its that simple, just not easy. Make sure the cpu you get is compatible with your mobo

[Pugs501]

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Now thats just rude...

[MegaDave91]

Check for motherboard BIOS updates regarding DC (Devil's Canyon) compatibility. Go to ASrock's website and find the updates for your particular board.

[AlwaysFSX]

Yes that's how the process goes, but you might want to flash your BIOS to the latest version first before putting the i7 in.

 

sorry, i had to.

 

http://bit.ly/1vtLySO

Yeah that's against the CoC, in case you didn't know.

[MegaDave91]

sorry, i had to.

 

http://bit.ly/1vtLySO

If you can't contribute positively to a thread asking for legitimate help, then get out, please.

[mrwizo]

sorry, i had to.

 

http://bit.ly/1vtLySO

i tried google, couldnt find anything

[Muffinmaddness]

Hello, 

 

I want to change my i5 4670k CPU for an i7 4790k on my ASrock z87 Fatility Motherboard in an existing system, 

 

now my question: Is it as easy as taking the old one out and replacing it with the new one?? will i be able to boot normally? if not, what do i do?

 

Thanks.

ignore the rude guy dude, yea as everyone said 

your mobo supports the cpu with the P1.40 bios update  ( http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z87%20Killer/?cat=CPU) 

heres your BIO updates 

 

http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z87%20Killer/?cat=Download&os=BIOS

 

download it and follow instructions , then take out your old cpu put your new on in and you'll be fine =) 

[andre82693]

Check for motherboard BIOS updates hear  http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z87%20Killer/?cat=CPU

find you CPU

[Muffinmaddness]

ignore the rude guy dude, yea as everyone said 

your mobo supports the cpu with the P1.40 bios update  ( http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z87%20Killer/?cat=CPU) 

heres your BIO updates 

 

http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Fatal1ty%20Z87%20Killer/?cat=Download&os=BIOS

 

download it and follow instructions , then take out your old cpu put your new on in and you'll be fine =) 

scrap that you're already on that bios if your running that CPU at the minute, yea just take out your old cpu put in your new one apply a little thermal paste *about a grain of rice in the center* put your cpu cooler back on * screw in the screws diagonally as not to warp the board* put them hand tight , and your done =) simples 

[andre82693]

 

[Muffinmaddness]

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lol...yeah that was probably a better idea , thanks dude 

[A10-FTW]

Hello, 

 

I want to change my i5 4670k CPU for an i7 4790k on my ASrock z87 Fatility Motherboard in an existing system, 

 

now my question: Is it as easy as taking the old one out and replacing it with the new one?? will i be able to boot normally? if not, what do i do?

 

Thanks.

1s to all, welcome to the forum new friend 

 

 

small questions

 

1) you plan use the old cooler on the new cpu ?

 

2) or you plan use the new cooler that come (if it come) with the new cpu ?

 

 

for 1) you will need buy also some "thermal paste" (the old one need be clean also)

 

and for 2) the new cpu cooler comes also with that thermal paste

 

so is just the step of changing the cpu and cooler

 

 

is easy, but you need be delicate also

 

after the change you just turn on the cpu and the OS will do the rest

 

(if i find a video i will add it here) 

 

 

 

(at 6:08 show the install process with thermal paste in case you need that)

 

(is also a cool video)  :lol:

 

 

(cool motherboard by the way)

[mrwizo]

 

1s to all, welcome to the forum new friend 

 

 

small questions

 

1) you plan use the old cooler on the new cpu ?

 

2) or you plan use the new cooler that come (if it come) with the new cpu ?

 

 

for 1) you will need buy also some "thermal paste" (the old one need be clean also)

 

and for 2) the new cpu cooler comes also with that thermal paste

 

so is just the step of changing the cpu and cooler

 

 

is easy, but you need be delicate also

 

after the change you just turn on the cpu and the OS will do the rest

 

(if i find a video i will add it here) 

 

 

 

(at 6:08 show the install process with thermal paste in case you need that)

 

(is also a cool video)  :lol:

 

 

(cool motherboard by the way)

 

Thanks alot, and yes i am planning on installing a Corsair H100i cooler.