I just upgraded my processor from an i3-4130 to i7-4790

ahmedkaddah · Jul 4, 2016

As the title says I just upgraded my processor from an i3-4130 to i7-4790, do i need remove/update/install any drivers on my PC?

Xtergo · Jul 4, 2016

Nope just chill and enjoy your upgrade.

rgd1101 · Jul 4, 2016

mobo bios support the i7?

Shaun o · Jul 4, 2016

As long as windows reports the I7 cpu in device manager of windows.

It should be all you need to do Ahmed.

Xtergo · Jul 4, 2016

rgd1101 :

Any bios nowadays that supports an i3 supports an i5 & i7

rgd1101 · Jul 4, 2016

Xtergo :

Not always. example
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z87A/HelpDesk_CPU/
support version
i3-4130 1207
i7-4790 1802

The OP need to check to be sure

Xtergo · Jul 4, 2016

rgd1101 :

Xtergo :

Not always. example
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Z87A/HelpDesk_CPU/
support version
i3-4130 1207
i7-4790 1802

The OP need to check to be sure

Oh my bad thnx for adding this to my knowledge