My current build consists of:
CPU: AMD FX-6300
MOBO: Asus M5A97 R2.0
RAM: 2 x 4 Gb of G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3-1866
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 750w
GPU: Sapphire R9 290 (reference design)
I plan on upgrading my CPU and motherboard to an i5-4690k and an Asus GRYPHON Z97. I also plan on adding an SSD.
What steps should I take to ensure a smooth upgrade? Do I need to reinstall Windows? How should I back up my data on my hard drive?
Thanks in advance!
CPU: AMD FX-6300
MOBO: Asus M5A97 R2.0
RAM: 2 x 4 Gb of G.Skill Ripjaws X DDR3-1866
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 750w
GPU: Sapphire R9 290 (reference design)
I plan on upgrading my CPU and motherboard to an i5-4690k and an Asus GRYPHON Z97. I also plan on adding an SSD.
What steps should I take to ensure a smooth upgrade? Do I need to reinstall Windows? How should I back up my data on my hard drive?
Thanks in advance!