F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Yes, the system supports compatible CPU installations.

Yes, the system supports compatible CPU installations.

Yes, the system supports compatible CPU installations.

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ADIR_4444
Senior Member
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12-14-2016, 01:27 PM
#1
Typically, these CPUs are considered plug-and-play if the motherboard and socket match. Since both models are marked as compatible, you should be able to install the 4930K without issues, provided your system meets the required specifications. Just ensure the drivers are current for optimal performance.
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ADIR_4444
12-14-2016, 01:27 PM #1

Typically, these CPUs are considered plug-and-play if the motherboard and socket match. Since both models are marked as compatible, you should be able to install the 4930K without issues, provided your system meets the required specifications. Just ensure the drivers are current for optimal performance.

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Mostacheu
Member
63
12-21-2016, 12:07 PM
#2
Expect should work fine. Keep bios current if needed. Performance is similar around 6600K and i7 7700K. Your motherboard originally had a 170 chip that could be swapped in for a 270 chip.
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Mostacheu
12-21-2016, 12:07 PM #2

Expect should work fine. Keep bios current if needed. Performance is similar around 6600K and i7 7700K. Your motherboard originally had a 170 chip that could be swapped in for a 270 chip.

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ClumsySky
Senior Member
526
01-08-2017, 03:45 AM
#3
The CPU lacks drivers, which is acceptable. Both the 4820k and 4930k belong to the same generation, so no BIOS upgrade is needed.
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ClumsySky
01-08-2017, 03:45 AM #3

The CPU lacks drivers, which is acceptable. Both the 4820k and 4930k belong to the same generation, so no BIOS upgrade is needed.

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XD2008
Junior Member
3
01-15-2017, 09:15 AM
#4
Typically, you don’t have to update your BIOS when changing between identical CPU generations.
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XD2008
01-15-2017, 09:15 AM #4

Typically, you don’t have to update your BIOS when changing between identical CPU generations.

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JR_GAMER07
Posting Freak
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01-20-2017, 12:22 AM
#5
They'll consistently rely on the same bios setup. If unsure, look up the manufacturer's site or compare product launch timelines to confirm they're close together.
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JR_GAMER07
01-20-2017, 12:22 AM #5

They'll consistently rely on the same bios setup. If unsure, look up the manufacturer's site or compare product launch timelines to confirm they're close together.

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Astro_bot
Member
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01-21-2017, 02:47 PM
#6
Appreciate the info!
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Astro_bot
01-21-2017, 02:47 PM #6

Appreciate the info!

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Hunterelzoro
Junior Member
3
01-21-2017, 07:38 PM
#7
Check compatibility of components for your case. The master box Q300L supports AMD CPUs like the Risen AM4.
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Hunterelzoro
01-21-2017, 07:38 PM #7

Check compatibility of components for your case. The master box Q300L supports AMD CPUs like the Risen AM4.