F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Switching from i5-7400 to i7-700 is a significant upgrade.

Switching from i5-7400 to i7-700 is a significant upgrade.

Switching from i5-7400 to i7-700 is a significant upgrade.

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Antez03
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06-30-2022, 01:06 AM
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Hello, for someone just starting with PC building, upgrading from an I5-7400 to an I7-7700 typically doesn’t need a BIOS update unless your motherboard supports the newer CPU model. Check your motherboard’s specifications to confirm compatibility.
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Antez03
06-30-2022, 01:06 AM #1

Hello, for someone just starting with PC building, upgrading from an I5-7400 to an I7-7700 typically doesn’t need a BIOS update unless your motherboard supports the newer CPU model. Check your motherboard’s specifications to confirm compatibility.

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Buns_of_Steel
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06-30-2022, 02:10 PM
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Updating your BIOS is generally advised, though it may not be necessary in your situation. For systems using the i5 processor, the i7 version should work just fine.
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Buns_of_Steel
06-30-2022, 02:10 PM #2

Updating your BIOS is generally advised, though it may not be necessary in your situation. For systems using the i5 processor, the i7 version should work just fine.

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phoenix110
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06-30-2022, 07:15 PM
#3
Thank you
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phoenix110
06-30-2022, 07:15 PM #3

Thank you

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LuckyDog2000
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07-05-2022, 01:32 PM
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I believe it’s fine without the BOIS update, though I’d still update the BIOS, it’s just good to do so.
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LuckyDog2000
07-05-2022, 01:32 PM #4

I believe it’s fine without the BOIS update, though I’d still update the BIOS, it’s just good to do so.

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undead_mcgill
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07-05-2022, 03:10 PM
#5
Review the official guide. It's an original equipment manufacturer board, so you're always in the dark about its design
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undead_mcgill
07-05-2022, 03:10 PM #5

Review the official guide. It's an original equipment manufacturer board, so you're always in the dark about its design