CPU/Motherboard thread, Starting this because i have a question

>>55475732
Why would you upgrade to a 6700k from a 4790k?

>>55475755
I need a specific layout for something else, i know it's not much of an upgrade, but i need something on a Z170 board.

>>55475732
In short no. If you arent changing your motherboard or bios I dont see why you'd need to reinstall windows.

>>55475732
Ive been wondering this too

>>55475774
>>55475732
However if it is a different socket (Not sure dont care enough to look it up) then yes you will. New mobo typically means a fresh install of windows.

>>55475732
YOu don't need to reinstall if you know what you're doing, but otherwise you do. The thing that matters is whether your SATA controller changes or not. If it does not change, Windows will just boot as normal (might deactivate). If it changes, blue screen.

>>55475794
Ya this is true. However considering OP is even asking this question means he probably doesn't know this.

I moved from an FX-6300 to an i5-4690k all I did was change out the MB and CPU, everything else was identical and it booted right up and into windows as if nothing had happened.

>>55475805
Well I'll leave a hint which is all that is needed.
If you uninstall your HDD controller drivers before switching the drive over to new PC, it should work.

The bigger question is why Windows 7 at fucking all.

You.
Have.
A.
Skylake.

W10 is a no-brainer.

>>55475957
Bother shill please kill yourself.

>>55475794
This doesn't matter if you have a uefi install.

>>55475775
That's exactly what he's doing
Kys

>>55475774
Care to explain further?