do i need to replace my motherboard

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do i need to replace my motherboard i f i replace my cpu i have a asRock 960GM-Gs3 FX and my cpu is a Intel Core i7-4790K
 
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Yes. Your new processor is an Intel, and your motherboard is AMD. Totally different slot and chipset. Look for an Intel motherboard with an LGA1150 slot.
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Yes. Your new processor is an Intel, and your motherboard is AMD. Totally different slot and chipset. Look for an Intel motherboard with an LGA1150 slot.
 
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ok thanks and do you know if i need a fresh install of windows aswell