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I currently just bought an i7 4790k but right now im running an i5 4690k on a Msi h97 gaming 3 motherboard, Would i have to worry about any drivers i have to uninstall before i do the upgrade? Or can i just swap out the cpu's and be good to go? This is my complete build:
CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K 3.5 GHz Quad‑Core (Devils Canon)

Motherboard: MSI H97 GAMING 3 ATX

Memory: 2x4GB Corsair Vengeance DDR3

Storage: 500GB Western Digital Caviar Blue Hard Drive

Video Card: Evga Gtx 970 OC

Case: NZXT Source 210 Black

Power Supply: 430W Corsair CX430

Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
 
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sammy sung
You're good to just swap them. I would however caution you with using that power supply. It's obviously been working for you so far, but even without overclocks, at load it's probably been working pretty close to peak. I'd consider getting a more adequate unit.

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Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $55.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-31 11:24 EST-0500
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You're good to just swap them. I would however caution you with using that power supply. It's obviously been working for you so far, but even without overclocks, at load it's probably been working pretty close to peak. I'd consider getting a more adequate unit.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $55.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-31 11:24 EST-0500
 
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You need a little more power. :D

Gold Certified made by SEASONIC.

Haswell compatible.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply ($55.80 @ Amazon)
Total: $55.80
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-31 11:30 EST-0500
 
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Your current maximum power draw will be around 225W during the most demanding real-life situations (gaming etc.). Under torture - you might reach 300W.

That Corsair CX has been known to age rather quickly. I would bet that its current output will be closer to 370 or less (depending on how long you had it and how much you did use it)

The I7 will add another 15 watts approx. in the maximum power consumption department.

I would really advise you to change that power supply. 500W from a good brand and model will be plenty for you.

A list of good brands and models:
be quiet! - all PSUs, Corsair AX,TX,HX,RM and their I versions (avoid CX, CS and VS), Seasonic - all PSUs, XFX - all PSUs (except their old 80+ model - search for a 80 Bronze and up models), Rosewill - Capstone series, Enermax, Superflower, and as some mentioned - EVGA and etc, etc.

Golden rule of thumb:
PSU price > Watts /10 + 10 or 20 (10 if it is in EUR, 20 if it is in USD)

So - a 500W PSU with a price of at least 60 EUR or 70 USD will be most likely OK to be considered (this does not include discounts or rebates or promotions or etc.). If a 500W PSU is 30 bucks or so as a regular price - just run away.
 
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Thank you guys so much, i understand the psu problem, Indeed i am gonna upgrade it here soon after i get a new monitor, granted ive only had it for about a year so it should still be capable of lasting for many more months! I appreciate the answers ❤️
 
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