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2anivb
Member

10-16-2016, 10:12 AM

Upgrading from i3 to i5 on your CPU doesn’t require a full Windows reinstall in Windows 7 Pro. Just ensure your system is compatible and update drivers if needed.

2anivb

10-16-2016, 10:12 AM #1

Upgrading from i3 to i5 on your CPU doesn’t require a full Windows reinstall in Windows 7 Pro. Just ensure your system is compatible and update drivers if needed.

thetalkkari
Member

152

10-29-2016, 03:09 AM

No.

thetalkkari

10-29-2016, 03:09 AM #2

No.

Hampus07
Member

217

10-30-2016, 09:46 PM

I've mentioned it before, you don't have to repeat.

Hampus07

10-30-2016, 09:46 PM #3

I've mentioned it before, you don't have to repeat.

DominoCraft_
Member

166

11-07-2016, 11:27 AM

TNX

DominoCraft_

11-07-2016, 11:27 AM #4

TNX

pocio77
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11-07-2016, 07:32 PM

I believed you had to reinstall due to the drivers. Was that correct?

pocio77

11-07-2016, 07:32 PM #5

I believed you had to reinstall due to the drivers. Was that correct?

OwenWRN
Member

11-08-2016, 02:49 PM

Would you really just remove and replace it again? I used to think you could just keep it as is.

OwenWRN

11-08-2016, 02:49 PM #6

Would you really just remove and replace it again? I used to think you could just keep it as is.

Papyrule
Senior Member

560

11-08-2016, 03:12 PM

It seems you're suggesting a different approach than simply reinstalling drivers. Would you like to explore alternative methods?

Papyrule

11-08-2016, 03:12 PM #7

It seems you're suggesting a different approach than simply reinstalling drivers. Would you like to explore alternative methods?

MetalMallard
Member

125

11-15-2016, 01:49 PM

Don't worry, I see your updates. You're just starting out, that's okay!

MetalMallard

11-15-2016, 01:49 PM #8

Don't worry, I see your updates. You're just starting out, that's okay!

Rexty_
Senior Member

568

11-30-2016, 02:31 PM

Yes, I have CPU drivers available.

Rexty_

11-30-2016, 02:31 PM #9

Yes, I have CPU drivers available.

chiefjumbo
Member

183

11-30-2016, 08:35 PM

#10

Windows ignores the CPU when changing the board. The chipset driver (mobo) manages communication between the operating system and the CPU. The main problem usually comes from overclocking, which affects only the BIOS/UEFI settings.

chiefjumbo

11-30-2016, 08:35 PM #10