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Win 8.1 Re-install required with cpu swap?

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  • BIOS
  • Windows 8
  • CPUs
  • Windows XP
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August 22, 2014 8:36:03 PM

I've never had an issue in the past with XP or 7 in regards to swapping cpu only but I thought I'd ask since win 8 has bios contingent keys.... Can I swap my cpu in this case an fx-4100 with an 8530 without a re install. I'm not worried about hardware, everything compatible, strictly speaking OS, its just a cpu swap not a MOBO

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August 22, 2014 8:38:30 PM

Nope. You will be just fine. I just switched from a 6350 to an 8350 no problem.
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August 22, 2014 9:07:30 PM

RookieOfTheYear said:
Nope. You will be just fine. I just switched from a 6350 to an 8350 no problem.


Good to hear, figured I'd ask first before i found myself having to re install an plan out a few hours. I know windows 8 is a bit more specific when it come to hardware changes and you licence . Looking forward to the new CPU as I think my Hd 7950 was being bottlenecked by the Fx-4100
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