Can i swap my CPU without losing data?

[Distroianer]

I thought about upgrading my CPU but i'm not sure if that is possible without losing any data on my PC. So is it possible or not?

 

[Lmah]

Yes you won't lose any data by upgrading your CPU.

 

[13thmonkey]

if you truly mean the cpu the 2inch square thing, then yes no problem.

 

[A_Goat]

If you're just upgrading CPU and not mobo... shouldn't be a problem.

 

[MundoDragon]

Sure it's possible. The data is stored on a hard drive and is independent of the processor. Just make sure your motherboard supports the processor you want to upgrade to. Otherwise, you'll have to buy a new board as well.

 

[Bhavneet Pannu]

CPU doesn't store any data. CPU is that small chip. The Hard Drive/SSD saves all the data.

 

[rgd1101]

but backing up data is always are good thing to do.

 

[spdragoo]

What's your current CPU & motherboard?

If there is a better CPU that your motherboard will take, you can usually swap it out without messing up Windows (at most it will run Windows Update for any CPU-specific updates).

If you're maxed out on the CPU, & have to replace the motherboard, then you're looking at a reinstallation of Windows...which means backing up important/irreplaceable files before doing so.

 

[Distroianer]

Alright, thanks guys