[SOLVED] Upgrade Motherboard practical advice - issues and gotchas please

[JaiAirey]

I have on oldish HP desktop. Rather than buy a full replacement, I want to consider swapping out the MB.

I can see an affordable MB/CPU/Memory 'package' on ebuyer.
https://www.ebuyer.com/990377-alphasync-custom-pc-bundle-as-b008

Its also mATX, so should fit.

Q.
Should I expect all the existing connectors to be plug and play?.
Thats only PSU, CD ROM, and 2x HHDs.
Will move to a SSD after the swap.
Existing graphics are and will be onboard.

Q.
Will the BIOS come with the package, I will I have to find/load?

Q.
I currently have an i5-3470. Will it matter moving the setup to AMD?

Q.
Currenlty Win10 Pro.
Will Windows allow me a CPU/Mobo change??

Q.
Anything else to consider??

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Crowii]

A.
The 2600 doesn't have an iGPU.

A.
I doubt it would come without BIOS.

A.
Windows and drivers tend to partially (or completely) break themselves making a move to a whole new platform. It's generally recommended to do a clean install.

A.
Probably not. Chances are it's an OEM license.

A.
Something with onboard graphics, since that's clearly what you want lol.

 

[JaiAirey]

Clarity and brevity.
Helpful and Good job.
Thanks Crowii