will i5-4690k , ASUS Z97-P S-1150 ATX be compatible in my build?

[zar555]

So im about to purchase a i5-4690k with a ASUS Z97-P S-1150 ATX motherboard, and i was wondering if it would work in my current build.

Current build : http://tinypic.com/view.php?pic=qmykc0&s=9#.Vls9et-rSRs

Swapped out GPU for Gtx 760 and bought 4gb additional RAM

Will this be hard to install? as in near impossible? all i ever did before was swap GPU and add RAM

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Even if the ram is identical there is no guarantee it is compatible.

You just take your time , not hard.

 

[zar555]

well, how can i guarantee it's compatible?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Same retail package is the best way to go.

Old and new even if identical may have issues.

 

[zar555]

well, i just ordered it now, so i'll hope for the best 😀, but honestly i have no idea what to do when swapping a motherboard, do i have to reinstall windows and such?

Thanks for your help so far

Will the power supply be alright?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes clean install will be needed , so backup.

 

[zar555]

How does one perform a clean install? i dont really care about backup, and how will i install windows? i know i sound like a 10 year old with all these questions, but i certainly have no clue

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Yes clean install of windows.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

What windows are you running now?

 

[zar555]

running windows 7 at the moment, pirated...

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You will need to pucrhase legit software and perform a clean install.


To install Windows 7 using the Custom option and formatting the hard disk

To format your hard disk during Windows 7 installation, you'll need to start, or boot, your computer using the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive.

Turn on your computer so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive, and then shut down your computer.

Restart your computer.

Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear.

On the Install Windows page, enter your language and other preferences, and then click Next.

If the Install Windows page doesn't appear, and you're not asked to press any key, you might need to change some system settings. To learn how to do this, see Start your computer from a Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive.

On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next.

On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom.

On the Where do you want to install Windows? page, click Drive options (advanced).

Click the partition that you want to change, click the formatting option you want to perform, and then follow the instructions.

When you've finished formatting, click Next.

Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows 7, which include naming your computer and setting up an initial user account.

 

[zar555]

so basically, swap motherboard, get all the hardware installed then start it up with a USB flash drive and its all good to go? nothing i need to do before swapping motherboard?