4790k on z87 board

[Josey_Wales]

I recently upgraded my processor to a 4790k. I know you have to update the bios and chipset drivers to the latest versions in order for it to function properly. My question is if for some reason I need to do a clean reinstall of my OS will it wipe the chipset driver and cause my system to not boot with that processor in there?

 

[Pr3di]

The Bios driver is independent of the "OS" drivers.
You will reinstall the OS, and re-install all the drivers (not including the bios update).
As long as the BIOS is updated, you should not have any problem to reinstall your OS with the new CPU.

 

[Josey_Wales]

But if it removes the chipset drivers will that not effect the new cpu? I'd heard you need the newest chipset driver as well but I already had it installed so I'm not sure if that affects the compatibility with the new cpu or not.

 

[Pr3di]

Once you reinstall the OS, all the drivers are gone.
After installation, just make sure you install the latest chipset drivers for your new CPU.
There`s nothing to worry about.