M MARJ88 Reputable Apr 15, 2015 17 0 4,510 May 31, 2015 #1 I want to upgrade to an i5 or i7 processor but i don't wanna buy another motheboard. Can i use a motherboard that was used to overclock a g3258?
I want to upgrade to an i5 or i7 processor but i don't wanna buy another motheboard. Can i use a motherboard that was used to overclock a g3258?
Solution T T Tchota May 31, 2015 go into the bios and you will find a option to reset to default settings. If you overclock from a program installed with your OS, you can just uninstall it, or search for an option to remove the overclock.
go into the bios and you will find a option to reset to default settings. If you overclock from a program installed with your OS, you can just uninstall it, or search for an option to remove the overclock.
ThatVietGuy Titan Nov 6, 2007 11,718 314 70,240 May 31, 2015 #2 Try going to the motherboard manufacturer's website and looking at the supported CPU list. That'll give you all the answers you'll need. Upvote 0 Downvote
Try going to the motherboard manufacturer's website and looking at the supported CPU list. That'll give you all the answers you'll need.
M MARJ88 Reputable Apr 15, 2015 17 0 4,510 May 31, 2015 #3 well i know its compatible lga1150 socket, im just wondering if the software that came with the motherboard was used to overclock a cpu, will that mean that i cant drop in a new cpu that i dont plan to overclock? Upvote 0 Downvote
well i know its compatible lga1150 socket, im just wondering if the software that came with the motherboard was used to overclock a cpu, will that mean that i cant drop in a new cpu that i dont plan to overclock?
ThatVietGuy Titan Nov 6, 2007 11,718 314 70,240 May 31, 2015 #4 That's absolutely wrong. It'll accept any and all CPUs as long as it's on the supported list. Upvote 0 Downvote
M MARJ88 Reputable Apr 15, 2015 17 0 4,510 May 31, 2015 #5 ThatVietGuy : That's absolutely wrong. It'll accept any and all CPUs as long as it's on the supported list. So none of the settings used to overclock will carry over when i install a new cpu? Upvote 0 Downvote
ThatVietGuy : That's absolutely wrong. It'll accept any and all CPUs as long as it's on the supported list. So none of the settings used to overclock will carry over when i install a new cpu?
ThatVietGuy Titan Nov 6, 2007 11,718 314 70,240 May 31, 2015 #6 It should carry over since those settings are stored in the BIOS. However, this may cause problems with the new CPU. You will have to reset the BIOS to ensure there are no problems. Upvote 0 Downvote
It should carry over since those settings are stored in the BIOS. However, this may cause problems with the new CPU. You will have to reset the BIOS to ensure there are no problems.
M MARJ88 Reputable Apr 15, 2015 17 0 4,510 May 31, 2015 #7 Is there a reset button i can click or do i just change the settings to default? Upvote 0 Downvote
ThatVietGuy Titan Nov 6, 2007 11,718 314 70,240 May 31, 2015 #8 You can pull the CMOS battery on the board for 30 seconds and replace. Upvote 0 Downvote
T Tchota Reputable May 11, 2015 850 0 5,160 May 31, 2015 Solution #10 go into the bios and you will find a option to reset to default settings. If you overclock from a program installed with your OS, you can just uninstall it, or search for an option to remove the overclock. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
go into the bios and you will find a option to reset to default settings. If you overclock from a program installed with your OS, you can just uninstall it, or search for an option to remove the overclock.