Questions About Replacing Motherboard and CPU

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I'm thinking of replacing motherboard and CPU and both parts are going to be Intel as I have AMD right now. Since this is first time replacing a motherboard/CPU I have a few beginners question. I'm getting new parts since my current CPU is holding my video card back to where I want a new one.

I'm planning on getting a Intel Core i5-4460 LGA 1150 CPU and a Gigabyte LGA 1150 B85 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 DDR3 Motherboard. My current GPU is a GTX 950 and Current CPU is AMD FX-4130.

1. I'm switching from a AMD CPU and motherboard to an Intel CPU and motherboard, are there any drivers that need to be uninstalled and is there anything else needed to do on the PC before actually replacing the parts?

2. Are the CPU and motherboard I'm planning on getting actually worth getting or is there a better substitute for one or the other?

3. Through my mindless reading of websites on replacing motherboards and CPUs I remember reading something about having to access BIOS during the startup with the new parts, I don't think I would have to do that if the installation went fine would I?

Thanks in advance for any help.
 
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1. Your best bet is a clean re-installation of Windows. It's possible you can skirt around by re-installing drivers but it's far from a sure thing it will boot at all. You also might need to re-activate Windows. If you had an OEM version as opposed to retail key it might not work, either way it's possible you'll have to call the Microsoft robot activation number.

2. Depends on your budget really. As to CPU, clearly the i7 is a step up from an i5 but that carries a significant premium.

3. You shouldn't have to change any settings. Getting into the BIOS to check that it starts and double-check that the settings are as they should be wouldn't hurt but you should be able to go right to Windows (or Windows install...)
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1. Your best bet is a clean re-installation of Windows. It's possible you can skirt around by re-installing drivers but it's far from a sure thing it will boot at all. You also might need to re-activate Windows. If you had an OEM version as opposed to retail key it might not work, either way it's possible you'll have to call the Microsoft robot activation number.

2. Depends on your budget really. As to CPU, clearly the i7 is a step up from an i5 but that carries a significant premium.

3. You shouldn't have to change any settings. Getting into the BIOS to check that it starts and double-check that the settings are as they should be wouldn't hurt but you should be able to go right to Windows (or Windows install...)
 
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I do have my activation key for Windows 10 so I'm planning on just using that for the Windows installation. Thanks for the reply and help.

 
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