How to downgrade from an Intel i9 to an i7 CPU
149If you're running a decent PC and you have specs that include an i9 processor, whether its an Intel Core i9-14900K, i9-13900K or the other variants (like KF or KS models), but you've seen all the drama about problems with crashes and stability issues then you might have thought about simply downgrading.
I'm here to show you how to swap from an i9 processor to an i7. Which is in theory easy to do, if you're experienced, but might be intimidating if you're running a pre-built system.
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CPU - Intel Core i9-14900K (https://youtu.be/jP7nERdD-Gk)
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CPU cooler - NZXT Kraken Elite 360 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5r3SG3ACwE
RAM - Corsair Dominator Titanium 32GB 72000MT/s https://go.corsair.com/baya19
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Crucial P5 Plus 2 TB(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjOyCB7Vqjw)
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