I want an i7 cup for my computer but I don't have the money atm. I thought of buying a cheaper Intel cpu just to insure my part work. Is there anything that could potentially go wrong if i did this (for example if I use the cheap cpu, I won't be able to switch it for the better one).
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Is there anything wrong with buying a cheap cpu now to insure everything works and buying a better one later?
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tiny voices
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What is the build?
And no, nothing bad will happen. You can change the CPU anytime with no issue.
And no, nothing bad will happen. You can change the CPU anytime with no issue.
tiny voices
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PSU is poor quality. Change for an Antec, XFX, Seasonic, EVGA (G2,B2,GS).
Don't get that board either. It's junk: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/msi_z97_sli_krait_motherboard_review/12
Don't get that board either. It's junk: http://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cpu_mainboard/msi_z97_sli_krait_motherboard_review/12
tiny voices
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No the CPU won't affect any of that. The CPU affects NOTHING but performance. The only difference is that the computer will feel a bit slower and won't play games until you upgrade the CPU.
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As long as cheap CPU and future CPU use the same socket you are good to go.
And while you got the cheap cpu in there, won't hurt to get one that is NOT on the 2014 Intel Refresh list (GOOGLE), so you can update BIOS in preparation if in the future you DO GET a CPU on the said list, which will ONLY boot if the BIOS is updated.
Z97: OK then ignore above.
And while you got the cheap cpu in there, won't hurt to get one that is NOT on the 2014 Intel Refresh list (GOOGLE), so you can update BIOS in preparation if in the future you DO GET a CPU on the said list, which will ONLY boot if the BIOS is updated.
Z97: OK then ignore above.
tiny voices
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OP is buying a Z97 board. He has nothing to worry about for Haswell Refresh. It'll support any refresh CPU out of the box.
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