I'm currently running an Intel Core i7-6700 and I'm looking to upgrade to an Intel Core i7-14700F. However, my current motherboard isn't compatible. Can anyone suggest what motherboard I should get for this upgrade? Also, do I need to do a clean install of Windows after the upgrade? For reference, I have an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 32GB of DDR4 memory. My current motherboard is the STGAUBRON B250DA1, which uses the Intel B250 chipset.
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Are you set on the 14700F? Unless it's a great deal, there might be other CPU options worth considering. Either way, you definitely need a new motherboard. What’s your budget for the upgrade?
For your upgrade, you'll need a motherboard that supports LGA 1700, like a B660 or B760. If you want to keep using your current DDR4 RAM, make sure to get a board that supports it. Just keep in mind you'll have to swap out your motherboard entirely because the B250 won't work with the 14700F.
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