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Can a motherboard and CPU be upgraded together in the same case?

Can a motherboard and CPU be upgraded together in the same case?

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evogeli
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01-01-2022, 07:34 AM
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I think this question is a bit simple.
I intend to upgrade my motherboard and CPU, switching from Intel to AMD. I’ll keep the case, fans, power supply, storage, and graphics card. Mainly just the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and cooler.
I chose an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with a Phantom Spirit 120 EVO cooler and a Gigabyte X870 Gaming WiFi6 board, plus TeamGroup CL30 DDR5 32GB RAM. My PSU is sufficient with a Corsair HX series 1200W 80plus Platinum.
My current CPU isn’t keeping up with my RX 9070 XT. After upgrading to a 3090 Ti (which had display problems), I noticed a performance drop, especially on a PCIE-x16 Gen 3 motherboard. I’m hoping the switch will be straightforward and I won’t have to deal with OS issues or anything else.
Would it be fine to take apart the old CPU, motherboard, RAM, and AIO cooler and replace the Intel with AMD?
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evogeli
01-01-2022, 07:34 AM #1

I think this question is a bit simple.
I intend to upgrade my motherboard and CPU, switching from Intel to AMD. I’ll keep the case, fans, power supply, storage, and graphics card. Mainly just the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and cooler.
I chose an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D with a Phantom Spirit 120 EVO cooler and a Gigabyte X870 Gaming WiFi6 board, plus TeamGroup CL30 DDR5 32GB RAM. My PSU is sufficient with a Corsair HX series 1200W 80plus Platinum.
My current CPU isn’t keeping up with my RX 9070 XT. After upgrading to a 3090 Ti (which had display problems), I noticed a performance drop, especially on a PCIE-x16 Gen 3 motherboard. I’m hoping the switch will be straightforward and I won’t have to deal with OS issues or anything else.
Would it be fine to take apart the old CPU, motherboard, RAM, and AIO cooler and replace the Intel with AMD?

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ACORNMAN
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01-05-2022, 01:18 AM
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Was die Hardware individuell angefertigt? In der Regel sind solche Systeme eher standardisiert. Wenn es sich jedoch um ein vorgefertigtes Modell wie ein Dell handelt, dann verhält sich das anders.
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ACORNMAN
01-05-2022, 01:18 AM #2

Was die Hardware individuell angefertigt? In der Regel sind solche Systeme eher standardisiert. Wenn es sich jedoch um ein vorgefertigtes Modell wie ein Dell handelt, dann verhält sich das anders.

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SoyDash
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01-06-2022, 08:37 AM
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Yes, it's definitely possible. I assembled everything back in 2020 at a local PC shop, and they handled all the parts. The only challenge was getting the cables for the motherboard, particularly the “front io” pins on the bottom right. There are plenty of YouTube tutorials if you need guidance.
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SoyDash
01-06-2022, 08:37 AM #3

Yes, it's definitely possible. I assembled everything back in 2020 at a local PC shop, and they handled all the parts. The only challenge was getting the cables for the motherboard, particularly the “front io” pins on the bottom right. There are plenty of YouTube tutorials if you need guidance.

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halo_dude08
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01-12-2022, 10:53 PM
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If your case is a mid-tower or a full-tower then there's no problem. I did this kind of updates plenty of times with the same case. I mean, they don't sell AMD and Intel cases, they are all good no matter which CPU you have, as long as it's big enough for your new motherboard (at least mid-tower for an ATX board).
About the storage, since you switch from Intel to AMD you might want to reinstall Windows on your system drive. It may work to just put the drive on the new board and boot with your old installation, but to avoid problems and make sure you get optimum performance a fresh install is recommended.
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halo_dude08
01-12-2022, 10:53 PM #4

If your case is a mid-tower or a full-tower then there's no problem. I did this kind of updates plenty of times with the same case. I mean, they don't sell AMD and Intel cases, they are all good no matter which CPU you have, as long as it's big enough for your new motherboard (at least mid-tower for an ATX board).
About the storage, since you switch from Intel to AMD you might want to reinstall Windows on your system drive. It may work to just put the drive on the new board and boot with your old installation, but to avoid problems and make sure you get optimum performance a fresh install is recommended.

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Sampsonn634
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01-13-2022, 12:37 AM
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Sounds good! Yes, it’s a full tower and the motherboard is ATX. If everything boots up, you’ll likely need to perform a Windows reinstall through the settings—possibly a "reset this PC" option.
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Sampsonn634
01-13-2022, 12:37 AM #5

Sounds good! Yes, it’s a full tower and the motherboard is ATX. If everything boots up, you’ll likely need to perform a Windows reinstall through the settings—possibly a "reset this PC" option.

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buckeyes2013
Junior Member
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02-02-2022, 12:44 AM
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You can generate a USB drive using the Windows 11 installer, which includes a boot option. You might need a fresh Windows license because it's a new PC, so plan accordingly.
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buckeyes2013
02-02-2022, 12:44 AM #6

You can generate a USB drive using the Windows 11 installer, which includes a boot option. You might need a fresh Windows license because it's a new PC, so plan accordingly.

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tibedon72e
Junior Member
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02-02-2022, 02:17 AM
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I came across some Reddit discussions about people having luck and noticing hardware changes. It seems like that could be positive, but I'm still considering it.
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tibedon72e
02-02-2022, 02:17 AM #7

I came across some Reddit discussions about people having luck and noticing hardware changes. It seems like that could be positive, but I'm still considering it.

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Creeperm4ster
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02-02-2022, 02:49 AM
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It's completely feasible that you add your drive and it won't be formatted, so it might work and run. But there are numerous chipset drivers and other components, so it's probably wiser to reformat it. It's similar to installing a new engine in a car and trying to build an engine from a Ford fit for a Toyota—maybe it works, but you're uncertain because all the systems differ.
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Creeperm4ster
02-02-2022, 02:49 AM #8

It's completely feasible that you add your drive and it won't be formatted, so it might work and run. But there are numerous chipset drivers and other components, so it's probably wiser to reformat it. It's similar to installing a new engine in a car and trying to build an engine from a Ford fit for a Toyota—maybe it works, but you're uncertain because all the systems differ.

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ThePenguGodmc
Junior Member
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02-02-2022, 04:27 AM
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With the new motherboard and the old drive+OS, there are three potential results:
1. Everything functions properly
2. The system fails entirely
3. It seems to work, but you're dealing with ongoing problems for weeks or months.
There is no guaranteed outcome in either direction.
Be ready for a complete reset and reinstallation.
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ThePenguGodmc
02-02-2022, 04:27 AM #9

With the new motherboard and the old drive+OS, there are three potential results:
1. Everything functions properly
2. The system fails entirely
3. It seems to work, but you're dealing with ongoing problems for weeks or months.
There is no guaranteed outcome in either direction.
Be ready for a complete reset and reinstallation.