First time upgrading pc help please

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I am updraging my pc  from a amd platform to a intel.
Right now my specs are:
Case: CYBERPOWERPC X-Saber 520 Mid-Tower Gaming Case w/ USB 3.0, Large Side Panel Window.
 Cpu:Amd fx 4300
Gpu:Amd rx 460
8gb ram.
The new things I am Gona buy is
 intel i5 3470
 ASUS P8H61-M LE/CSM(micro atx same as size are my current mobo)
(Gona use the ddr3 ram from my old system).
So the questions are:
Will the pc work If i just take out the old mobo and cpu and replace with the new parts?
Do I have to format my hdd so there is no driver issues?
Do I have to reinstall windows if I make these changes?
Will my pc case front panel pins work on the mobo like the power button and restart etc.


Sorry for the questions I am new to this and tired of pre built shit, so I want change any help you can provide is good also if you mean a lot of help I can give you a Arma 2 steam code with 3 dlc packs(only if you help :) )
 
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For the questions:

It will technically work, but depending on the software, you could have AMD optimized binaries. This would result in some performance issues in an Intel system.

You don't have to format it. However, if you don't format it and reinstall windows, you should expect significant and ongoing bugs that are difficult to locate and repair.

Front panel connectors are usually easy to reconfigure. The only time that they aren't is if you have a prebuilt system. If that's the case, then proceed with caution.

Lastly, you may want to replace the PSU while you're at it. The one you have is not very reliable. It shouldn't cause you any immediate issues if you keep it, but it's not a unit I would ever recommend that anyone should...
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For the questions:

It will technically work, but depending on the software, you could have AMD optimized binaries. This would result in some performance issues in an Intel system.

You don't have to format it. However, if you don't format it and reinstall windows, you should expect significant and ongoing bugs that are difficult to locate and repair.

Front panel connectors are usually easy to reconfigure. The only time that they aren't is if you have a prebuilt system. If that's the case, then proceed with caution.

Lastly, you may want to replace the PSU while you're at it. The one you have is not very reliable. It shouldn't cause you any immediate issues if you keep it, but it's not a unit I would ever recommend that anyone should get. Consider getting a Seasonic S12ii.
 
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