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So it's been quite a long time since I've done this, going from an FX9590 to an i7 5930k with an MSI XPower mobo and Corsair Dominator Ram.

How the hell do I go about getting it ready for the big swap later this week? Driver wise and whatnot.

Thanks folks!

CPU: Intel 5930k cooled by H110i GT Mobo: MSI X99S XPower AC RAM: 32GB Dominator Platinum 2800mhz GPU: 2x MSi Lightning 290x SSD: 512GB 850 Pro HDD: 4&2TB WD Black PSU: Corsair AX1500i Case: Corsair 900D Monitor: 3xVG248QE  Keyboard: Logitech G910 Orion Spark  Mouse: Logitech G700s  Headset: Astro A50

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You will likely need to reinstall Windows.

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So it's been quite a long time since I've done this, going from an FX9590 to an i7 5930k with an MSI XPower mobo and Corsair Dominator Ram.

How the hell do I go about getting it ready for the big swap later this week? Driver wise and whatnot.

Thanks folks!

first thing i need is your budget and use that your planning

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i've done it but it was a horrible idea

Oh, it's a gaming PC, I already have the parts on the way and it's all going in my 900D with my 290x's and SSD. I'm wondering how I can get the new board in there hopefully without having to completely reinstall Windows 7.

CPU: Intel 5930k cooled by H110i GT Mobo: MSI X99S XPower AC RAM: 32GB Dominator Platinum 2800mhz GPU: 2x MSi Lightning 290x SSD: 512GB 850 Pro HDD: 4&2TB WD Black PSU: Corsair AX1500i Case: Corsair 900D Monitor: 3xVG248QE  Keyboard: Logitech G910 Orion Spark  Mouse: Logitech G700s  Headset: Astro A50

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Oh, it's a gaming PC, I already have the parts on the way and it's all going in my 900D with my 290x's and SSD. I'm wondering how I can get the new board in there hopefully without having to completely reinstall Windows 7.

ok your asking if there's a way make your os ready for your intel cpu without reinstalling windows?

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Oh, it's a gaming PC, I already have the parts on the way and it's all going in my 900D with my 290x's and SSD. I'm wondering how I can get the new board in there hopefully without having to completely reinstall Windows 7.

You could get away with not reinstalling Windows. Some people have.

"It pays to keep an open mind, but not so open your brain falls out." - Carl Sagan.

"I can explain it to you, but I can't understand it for you" - Edward I. Koch

"I didn't die! I performed a tactical reset!" - Apollolol

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ok your asking if there's a way make your os ready for your intel cpu without reinstalling windows?

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You could get away with not reinstalling Windows. Some people have.

Would be preferable.

CPU: Intel 5930k cooled by H110i GT Mobo: MSI X99S XPower AC RAM: 32GB Dominator Platinum 2800mhz GPU: 2x MSi Lightning 290x SSD: 512GB 850 Pro HDD: 4&2TB WD Black PSU: Corsair AX1500i Case: Corsair 900D Monitor: 3xVG248QE  Keyboard: Logitech G910 Orion Spark  Mouse: Logitech G700s  Headset: Astro A50

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