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ExiMaster

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I don't want to make assumptions on my own, but I want the statements and opinions of fellow people dealing with computer tech and general Intel knowledge.

So I just made a big purchase, I was going to ask the Intel forums about this but they have absurd requirements for making an account to ask questions.

So I bought the Intel i7-4790K, I'm upgrading from my i5-4590. (If you must know why I am upgrading I play MMO's while browsing Chrome with occasionally 30 tabs open and music playing at the same time plus Windows doing stupid crap in the background, even with the MMO alone the processor rides at 70%+ usage. I hit 100% quite frequently.)

1) I think it was 3 years but it wasn't very clear from what I saw, what is Intel's standard purchase warranty? Does it apply if I bought the processor through a 3rd party like amazon?

2) Does the warranty cover all aspects of the processor if no malicious tampering or intent was done to the processor? (I don't overclock or adjust stuff in the BIOS at all.)

3) I use the H97 PC Mate motherboard, will the UEFI BIOS save settings from the old processor (like voltage levels) I have and give it to the new one possibly damaging it or will everything be auto detected and safe? (Is this question even a thing or occurrence that has happened?)

4) I use Windows 10, will any bottlenecks or abnormal behavior occur because a new processor was just plopped into the machine? Should I re-install Windows?

5) Since I don't plan on tampering or overclocking the processor, will the standard cooling assembly be okay? I use the azza sirius case with 2x 120MM fans, one for drive intake, and one for roof heat expulsion right above the processor. Room temp can range from 65F to 85F.

Thanks a bunch to whoever takes to time to answer these!
 
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Pinhedd

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1. Intel's standard warranty period is 3 years from the date of sale from the authorized distributor.

2. Intel's warranty, like pretty much every other warranty in existence, protects against defects in quality and craftsmanship. It is not an insurance policy; it does not cover accidental or negligently caused damage. You'll need to be more specific with this question.

3. No. UEFI and BIOS firmware settings are stored on the motherboard itself. Each CPU has its own factory programmed VID which is used to configure the proper voltage at boot; this can be overridden when overclocking.

4. If you're only changing the CPU no. Even if you were to change the motherboard, a full reinstallation would not be necessary unless abnormal behaviour is detected.

5. Yes
 
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1) Intel boxed CPUs have a 3 year limited warranty, as opposed to 1 year for OEM / tray CPUs.

2) I'm uncertain, but I think it only applies if you don't overclock and use the stock cooler. There's no way they could verify this, of course...

3) Should be fine. If you're concerned, pull the CMOS battery for a few seconds before booting up with the i7, but I can't conceive of a way it would be dangerous.

4) Should work fine, but report back if you have issues such as only 4 hardware threads showing up in task manager.

5) Stock cooler will run warm and be loud under load with your CPU, but it won't damage it. Intel offers a Tuning Plan which expands the warranty, if you feel you need it. I doubt Intel has many people claiming this, though, and it probably makes them a lot of money. Modern Intel CPUs are pretty hardy, and almost never fail.
 
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Unless you're having it dropshipped to Antarctica, out of the back of a passing C-130, AND the chute does not open, it will be fine.

The only difference between you buying it from Amazon and having it shipped to you, or buying it at BestBuy down the street, is the last few miles down the road in your car vs the UPS truck.

CPU's are light enough and packed well enough...you could take it in the box it comes in, and roll it down 3 flights of stairs.
Plug it in, it would be fine.
(Don't do that, of course)
 
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