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50bmg   12-12-2007 at 07:42:06 PM

If i go from a P4 3.0 HT 630 to dual core, will i need to reinstall ny OS?

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MarkG   12-12-2007 at 07:58:24 PM
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50bmg wrote :

If i go from a P4 3.0 HT 630 to dual core, will i need to reinstall ny OS?



If you have to replace the motherboard, almost definitely. If you can just swap CPUs, probably not.

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dragonsprayer   12-12-2007 at 08:01:53 PM
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no on the os - yes or no on the mobo - you may not have to replace the mobo see what mobo you have its newer you be ok

check the chipset


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hairycat101   12-12-2007 at 08:16:04 PM
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I have a similar thing. I just upgraded from a PD that I had to a quad core (Q6600). Windows xp 64 seems to have no problems with it. Anyone know if I should be having a problem or suspect that I have one I am not aware of?

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GuyAmI   12-12-2007 at 08:22:02 PM
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IF your MB supports the new processor and that's the ONLY thing you're replacing then no, you won't need to reinstall Windows.

But you may want to check your MB manufacturer's website to see if you need a BIOS update in which case you'll want to do that before actually replacing your CPU.

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rubix_1011   12-12-2007 at 08:46:55 PM
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I did this exact same move not long ago, and when I booted back up (new board and q6600) Windows had to go through a few driver installs and reboots, but it worked great. I have since reinstalled WinXP, but in my experience, it depends primarily on the motherboard drivers needed and if they are close enough to the previous versions (ASUS board to new ASUS board).

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50bmg   12-12-2007 at 09:10:38 PM
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I am keeping my Mobo. this is just a CPU swap. My mobo is suppose to support the new cpu.

great thanks

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jnava121   12-12-2007 at 09:55:06 PM
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then the motherboard will read the CPU as the new Dual Core and and all will be gravy.....

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