J Jhv94 Honorable Dec 10, 2013 4 0 10,510 Jan 19, 2018 #1 I am replacing the i3-8100 with the i5-8600k on my Z370 motherboard. Do I have to format, or should it be okay since the processors are the same generation?
I am replacing the i3-8100 with the i5-8600k on my Z370 motherboard. Do I have to format, or should it be okay since the processors are the same generation?
Solution Dark Lord of Tech Jan 19, 2018 No need to format with a CPU change , install and boot. Your all set.
S sizzling Titan Oct 18, 2006 27,231 3,301 112,240 Jan 19, 2018 #2 Windows should be fine. Just clear CMOS to ensure it picks up the right defaults Upvote 0 Downvote
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Jan 19, 2018 Solution #3 No need to format with a CPU change , install and boot. Your all set. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Jan 19, 2018 #4 I replaced my son's 8100 with an 8400 on his Asrock Z370 Extreme 4 , no issues with the quick switch. Upvote 0 Downvote
I replaced my son's 8100 with an 8400 on his Asrock Z370 Extreme 4 , no issues with the quick switch.
J Jhv94 Honorable Dec 10, 2013 4 0 10,510 Jan 19, 2018 #5 I replaced my son's 8100 with an 8400 on his Asrock Z370 Extreme 4 , no issues with the quick switch. Seems to be working perfectly so far Thanks for the quick replies. Upvote 0 Downvote
I replaced my son's 8100 with an 8400 on his Asrock Z370 Extreme 4 , no issues with the quick switch. Seems to be working perfectly so far Thanks for the quick replies.
Dark Lord of Tech Retired Moderator Aug 18, 2009 128,614 1,778 159,590 Jan 19, 2018 #6 Glad to hear , nice upgrade! Upvote 0 Downvote