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What do i need to watch out when changing motherboard and cpu?

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I'm thinking of changing motherboard and cpu but is there anything i need to look into with compatibility e.g. ram and gpu, and do i need to upgrade drivers before installing them?

 

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GPU drivers aren't a worry.

 

RAM compatibility will be a problem if you're moving from DDR3 to DDR4.

 

What are your current specs?

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Also be sure to check if your new motherboard has enough connectors for your current devices. e.g. Sata, USB headers, fan headers.

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You might need to do a reinstallation of Windows. It's always recommended when moving from one motherboard to another.

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23 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

GPU drivers aren't a worry.

 

RAM compatibility will be a problem if you're moving from DDR3 to DDR4.

 

What are your current specs?

I have i3, b150m motherboard, gtx 960 4gb, 16gb ram, 1tb  hdd, and 128gb ssd 

 

Thanks for replying so fast :D

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Just now, Zubit said:

I have i3, b150m motherboard, gtx 960 4gb, 16gb ram, 1tb  hdd, and 128gb ssd 

 

Thanks for replying so fast :D

Yeah you should be good to go on upgrading. Make sure your USB headers will all work, although given your board is more recent that shouldn't be a problem.

 

A clean installation of Windows wouldn't hurt either, as long as you back up all your important data.

 

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Just now, Crunchy Dragon said:

Yeah you should be good to go on upgrading. Make sure your USB headers will all work, although given your board is more recent that shouldn't be a problem.

 

A clean installation of Windows wouldn't hurt either, as long as you back up all your important data.

 

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Thanks for the tip but i should be careful with the socket as well right?

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1 minute ago, Zubit said:

Thanks for the tip but i should be careful with the socket as well right?

Yeah sorry, forgot about that. What are you thinking of upgrading to?

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1 minute ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

Yeah sorry, forgot about that. What are you thinking of upgrading to?

Yhea i am but np you alredy helped me a lot by giving those tips thanks 

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