Question about upgrades for GPU, CPU, and PSU?

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Question about upgrades for GPU, CPU, and PSU?

Question about upgrades for GPU, CPU, and PSU?

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DavidDayz
Junior Member

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06-02-2023, 11:45 AM

#11

The paste you referred to works well. I also use the traditional coffee filters for cleaning my CPUs. They leave no traces and are very affordable.

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DavidDayz

06-02-2023, 11:45 AM #11

The paste you referred to works well. I also use the traditional coffee filters for cleaning my CPUs. They leave no traces and are very affordable.

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dniznemac
Senior Member

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06-02-2023, 02:45 PM

#12

Your upgrade is satisfactory and reaches its limits. Ensure your motherboard's BIOS is current. Also, confirm your CPU is new with warranty coverage. Avoid risking a damaged 14900KS from used stock. Coffee filters should be lint-free. 92% alcohol effectively cleans paste. Any paste will suffice; variations are negligible.

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dniznemac

06-02-2023, 02:45 PM #12

Your upgrade is satisfactory and reaches its limits. Ensure your motherboard's BIOS is current. Also, confirm your CPU is new with warranty coverage. Avoid risking a damaged 14900KS from used stock. Coffee filters should be lint-free. 92% alcohol effectively cleans paste. Any paste will suffice; variations are negligible.

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Avent24
Member

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06-03-2023, 09:21 AM

#13

You might want to check if there are any recommendations for updating the motherboard BIOS. It wasn't something I considered before, but I think it's important to do.

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Avent24

06-03-2023, 09:21 AM #13

You might want to check if there are any recommendations for updating the motherboard BIOS. It wasn't something I considered before, but I think it's important to do.

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AssasinBot1
Junior Member

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06-03-2023, 10:49 AM

#14

Updating a bios can feel intimidating. It might seem like nothing is happening for 5-10 minutes.
Do not interrupt the process.
Previously, a failed bios update could damage your motherboard.
That’s no longer true.
Follow the steps in your motherboard manual.
It could be useful to watch a YouTube tutorial on updating an MSI motherboard.
For instance:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFNGNqpnkUw
The recommended method is using a USB stick with the correct format.
Asus may attempt to install a monitoring tool (armoury crate) that might not be ideal. I recommend uninstalling it.
It will appear in the bios after the update.

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AssasinBot1

06-03-2023, 10:49 AM #14

Updating a bios can feel intimidating. It might seem like nothing is happening for 5-10 minutes.
Do not interrupt the process.
Previously, a failed bios update could damage your motherboard.
That’s no longer true.
Follow the steps in your motherboard manual.
It could be useful to watch a YouTube tutorial on updating an MSI motherboard.
For instance:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFNGNqpnkUw
The recommended method is using a USB stick with the correct format.
Asus may attempt to install a monitoring tool (armoury crate) that might not be ideal. I recommend uninstalling it.
It will appear in the bios after the update.

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MineArqueiro
Member

237

06-03-2023, 02:01 PM

#15

Thank you, I confirmed the BIOS update was applied correctly.
Regarding your question, you should replace the old GPU with the new one without modifying the PCI connections.

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MineArqueiro

06-03-2023, 02:01 PM #15

Thank you, I confirmed the BIOS update was applied correctly.
Regarding your question, you should replace the old GPU with the new one without modifying the PCI connections.

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alnashama
Junior Member

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06-03-2023, 11:08 PM

#16

Simply install your new card.
It might support PCIe 5, but your motherboard's PCI slot is 4.
Regardless, only a synthetic test could reveal the distinction.

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alnashama

06-03-2023, 11:08 PM #16

Simply install your new card.
It might support PCIe 5, but your motherboard's PCI slot is 4.
Regardless, only a synthetic test could reveal the distinction.

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