I'm thinking about upgrading from a 12th gen i5 to a 14th gen i7, but I'm unsure if I'll need to reinstall my entire system or if there's anything specific I should be aware of. I don't have much experience with how CPUs work, so any advice would be appreciated!
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As long as your motherboard supports it, you can swap out the CPU without reinstalling anything. Just verify that it’s compatible, and you should be good to go. It sounds like your motherboard is already ready for 14th gen, which is great!
Nope, you shouldn't have to reinstall everything! Just make sure to update the BIOS on your motherboard beforehand, in case it doesn't support the 14th gen CPU yet. And don’t forget, you’ll want to check that your motherboard and CPU cooler can handle the power of the i7 14700 too!
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