Can I transfer my cpu to my new mobo?

lunar1412 · Dec 1, 2014

Hello ,

I would like to know if its possible to use my current cpu if I bought a new motherboard .
Lets say I have an Intel i5-4440 and I just bought Asus RoG Maximus VII Impact , can I still use the old cpu or do I need to buy a new one just like windows.

bignastyid · Dec 1, 2014

http://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/MAXIMUS_VII_IMPACT/HelpDesk_CPU/

Math Geek · Dec 1, 2014

so long as the mobo has the same slot as the cpu you can use it. the i5 in your example is an lg-1150 cpu so if you get another 1150 mobo your good to go.

lunar1412 · Dec 1, 2014

Math Geek :

so does that mean the only thing I need when changing my mobo is a new windows right?

slyu9213 · Dec 1, 2014

You don't need a new windows either. Unless you plan on using the older motherboard with a different CPU you can use the same license used on the original computer and use it on the new motherboard build.

i5 4440 is an LGA 1150 CPU. The motherboard Maximus VII is also an LGA 1150 Z97 motherboard. Yes the old CPU will fit and work with the new motherboard.

Calculagator · Dec 1, 2014

slyu9213 :

Sometimes windows will fail to reactivate automatically when you change motherboards. If that is the case you can reactivate over the phone. It is a pain but does work.

lunar1412 · Dec 1, 2014

slyu9213 :

I thought Windows 8 OEM is 1 time used only

raheel136 · Dec 1, 2014

if u have the OEM version of windows than u might need new windows.

slyu9213 · Dec 1, 2014

If it's OEM and you have the actual activation key it should/may still work. I never tried using a serial key from one computer to another with Windows 8 so I don't know.

lunar1412 · Dec 1, 2014

raheel136 :

slyu9213 :

I've been googling around on win 8 OEM and I got mixed answers some say that its tied to your first mobo and some said that you can transfer to a new system . I dont know , maybe I should try buying mobo and install the OEM version ( I still have the disc and the key) if it doesnt work I might just buy a new OS .

Search

Can I transfer my cpu to my new mobo?

lunar1412

Honorable

Math Geek

bignastyid

Titan

Math Geek

Titan

lunar1412

Honorable

slyu9213

Honorable

Calculagator

Admirable

lunar1412

Honorable

raheel136

Reputable

slyu9213

Honorable

lunar1412

Honorable

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page