switching from AMD to Intel

[igetaroundd]

I've ordered a 2500k and a Asus p8z77 l vx mobo. I've also downloaded the latest BIOS from the Asus website, realtek audio drivers, LAN drivers and the AI suite. Is there anything else I need? I want to upgrade by myself by I don't feel really confident about it, also would a fresh install be needed?

Thank you

[BeyondRico]

If you are going replace the Mobo and CPU i would do a clean, in some cases it is not even working without a clean install.

[Lolzious]

Wat. But that CPU is old, and the AMD 8350 is pretty much the same performance.

Don't worry about it, just pull up a guide from a trusted site/Youtuber and take your time. And yes a fresh windows install is required for a motherboard change.

[the jolly roger]

Wat. But that CPU is old, and the AMD 8350 is pretty much the same performance.

Don't worry about it, just pull up a guide from a trusted site/Youtuber and take your time. And yes a fresh windows install is required for a motherboard change.

its old but it stills beats any fx CPU in gaming even today, there is just a couple of fps difference at most between an i5 2500k and an i5 4690k at the same clock speed

[igetaroundd]

I've received it as a gift, I had a old amd processor so it was worth taking. Also, I'd have to create a bootable USB won't I and flash the BIOS from there?

[Lolzious]

its old but it stills beats any fx CPU in gaming even today, there is just a couple of fps difference at most between an i5 2500k and an i5 4690k at the same clock speed

From my experience that site seems pretty accurate.

I suppose it depends what kind of games you play.

[Sharif]

I wish i was that lucky to receive a gift like 

 

 

Yup a fresh install,before things start blowing up 

[igetaroundd]

I wish i was that lucky to receive a gift like

Yup a fresh install,before things start blowing up

Haha I'll make sure I will, some people on ten syndicate were saying its not nessacery but I'll do it just to make sure.

[Sharif]

Haha I'll make sure I will, some people on ten syndicate were saying its not nessacery but I'll do it just to make sure.

Good luck,

Don't forget to pre-download all the mobo drivers + other apps, while you're familiar with current windows and use https://ninite.com/ to save time and search for few of the apps and don't worry it automatically skips/cancels any bloatware from ads.

[igetaroundd]

Good luck,

Don't forget to pre-download all the mobo drivers + other apps, while you're familiar with current windows and use https://ninite.com/ to save time and search for few of the apps and don't worry it automatically skips/cancels any bloatware from ads.

I've downloaded the latest BIOS, Intel chip set drivers, the LAN and audio drivers and the AI suite onto a USB