getting a new mobo

LikeABossNT

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Few years ago I bought a HPs prebuilt pc. Last year I got AMD R9 270X and a 700W PSU for it. Now I'm thinking about getting more ram for it, but the mobo only supports 8gb ddr3 800 MHz ( if I remember correctly ). Can I get a new mobo for it and still keep my i5 3350p and win 8.1? Thanks!
 

LikeABossNT

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So I can just take the CPU out and put it in the new board and everything will work just as before (except better :D) Thanks for the answer :)
 

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Yes but be real careful in doing so and use a good cleaner to get the thermal paste off the chip and make sure you dont leave any lint etc or it wont cool properly. Then reapply more paste...done