Upgrading a CPU, Difficult?

[Randomizer]

So i have just purchased an AMD Fx-8350 and I was wondering if all i have to do is take out my old CPU and put in the new one and bam I'm done or is there something else I have to do? Like are the any drivers that need to be installed, currently i have the latest bios and the latest chipset, USB 3.0, LAN, ect drivers installed. I have also recently updated to windows 8.1 from windows 7 OEM, will i have have to re-install? if so i had upgraded through the windows upgrade assistant which means i don't have a physical copy of Windows 8.1 so how would i do the re-install, can i even re-install? Basically all I'm asking is can i just put the new cpu in, install the the cpu cooler and boot up as normal or are there other steps i will have to take to get to normal? Thanks and sorry if these are newb questions. oh and side question will i need a bigger psu?

 

current pc specs:

CPU: AMD FX-6300 no overclock

GPU: EVGA GTX 780 SC 3GB 

MOTHERBOARD: Asus M5A99FX Pro 2.0

RAM: Corsair Vengeance 2x4Gb

PSU:  Corsair CX 750

HardDrive: WD 500GB Caviar blue

Asus wireless network card  

[Bluejay0]

Why did you switch your 6300? You should have overclocked it if you needed a performance boost... or invested in an HDD and SSD

 

Just turn everything off and switch the CPU.

[pierrelucsav]

As long as the new CPU is compatible with the socket, it's as simple as that.

[FireFox]

As long as the new CPU is compatible with the socket, it's as simple as that.

 

Agreed, though for f**ksake don't bend any pins lol

[Randomizer]

Why did you switch your 6300? You should have overclocked it if you needed a performance boost... or invested in an HDD and SSD

 

Just turn everything off and switch the CPU.

Uh because honestly I'm terrified I'll screw something up if i try and over clock, also all the new games are being made for the next gen consoles which have 8 core processors so i don't know, i was thinking i would benefit from it or something. I also ordered an ssd and another hard dive with the cpu so I'm all good.

[UnderADyingSun]

Uh because honestly I'm terrified I'll screw something up if i try and over clock, also all the new games are being made for the next gen consoles which have 8 core processors so i don't know, i was thinking i would benefit from it or something. I also ordered an ssd and another hard dive with the cpu so I'm all good.

 

Relax dude, it's a good upgrade and a good cpu. Just make sure the sockets are the same, don't force anything. If they aren't, you'll need a new motherboard. Just pay attention to the orientation, usually there's an indicator ( arrow on chip ) set and fasten it and you're good to go. You can wiggle a little to make sure the pins have lined up. Great choice going with an SSD btw!

[Randomizer]

Okay thanks guys for all the help also it wasn't really answered but will a 750 watt psu supply enough power for the new cpu and everything? Thanks

[sof006]

Okay thanks guys for all the help also it wasn't really answered but will a 750 watt psu supply enough power for the new cpu and everything? Thanks

Yes.