Can I install a newer CPU without installing windows 10 and my other software?

[eaglepi]

I bought a Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2, Internal Capture Card and it worked perfectly until the capture software had a update. I contacted Elgato support and they had me uninstall the update and reinstall the version I had when it worked. I did that but still no luck. In the end they said,

" The current CPU is a 4th-generation i7 processor. The minimum system requirement is a 6th-generation i7 processor."

If I decide to buy a gen 6 i7 cpu, can I install it without installing Windows 10 and all my other software?

 

[EarthDog]

I remember this from a couple of months back... processor confirmed.

Anyhoo, does your board support 6th gen chips? I think you need another motherboard for that. If you go Intel, you can drop the install on it. You should be ok, but there's always a chance it will get wonky.

 

[DaveB]

I bought a Elgato 4K60 Pro MK.2, Internal Capture Card and it worked perfectly until the capture software had a update. I contacted Elgato support and they had me uninstall the update and reinstall the version I had when it worked. I did that but still no luck. In the end they said,

" The current CPU is a 4th-generation i7 processor. The minimum system requirement is a 6th-generation i7 processor."

If I decide to buy a gen 6 i7 cpu, can I install it without installing Windows 10 and all my other software?

No you can't install a 6th processor on a 4th gen motherboard.

4th Gen = Haswell = LGA 1150 Motherboard

6th Gen = Sky Lake = LGA 1151 Motherboard

 

[JLK03F150]

No you can't install a 6th processor on a 4th gen motherboard.

4th Gen = Haswell = LGA 1150 Motherboard

6th Gen = Sky Lake = LGA 1151 Motherboard

When/if you replace the motherboard & CPU, Windows will most likely deactivate. You will need to enter a new Windows key to get it to activate.

 

[EarthDog]

+1

Or, make a phone call and get it re-activated...

...or buy a new key on the cheap (URCD.com - just be sure to use it quickly).

 

[eaglepi]

Thanks for all your replies, gues I am SOL...