I will be building a computers for my parents using some of my current computer's parts, and then buying what I need to have replaced. I have an i3 3220 with stock cpu fan. I will be installing this in my parent's computer and replacing mine with the i5 3570k with an aftermarket cooler. My question is, am I able to use the i5 stock cooler on the i3 processor? I'm asking because it will save time to use this since I won't have to reapply thermal paste after cleaning the i3 and the stock fan. I would essentially clean the i3 of all paste, and install the new i5 fan. Am I able to do this?
Also, is it recommended that I reinstall windows after a ram and cpu upgrade? I'm running windows 8. Thanks!
Also, is it recommended that I reinstall windows after a ram and cpu upgrade? I'm running windows 8. Thanks!
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