Can I Swap processor without issues ?

[willm61]

Hello all , Thought I'd ask for some advice before I proceed. I want to switch cpu on a system I am giving to my son as follows,

intel Q6700,Asus P5K deluxe mobo, 2gb Corsair Dominater , BFG 8800 GTS oc, XP pro SP3. System runs excellent over 2yrs. I want to take the q6700 out for a new build (I have all other components for) and put in a C2D E6300 (I also happen to have) and not have to reinstall OS or any thing like that. Any info appreciated,


Thanx

Will

 

[badge]

Check the ASUS P5K Deluxe MB product page under CPU support.

 

[willm61]

Thanks for reply badge. I have done as you stated and yes it is supported. My question is not will the board support it but rather can I just remove the q6700 and put in the e6300, turn on the system and voila. or will I have to reinstall OS/drivers/BIOS/ or any thing like that? Everything else to stay the same just change out cpu.


Thanx.

 

[fonkydog]

Thanks for reply badge. I have done as you stated and yes it is supported. My question is not will the board support it but rather can I just remove the q6700 and put in the e6300, turn on the system and voila. or will I have to reinstall OS/drivers/BIOS/ or any thing like that? Everything else to stay the same just change out cpu.


Thanx.

Hmm i am not an intel dude but with amd ther no problem shiting cpus so why shud intel's?? so if you ask me yes you can switch without enything happens

 

[4745454b]

You should be fine. There is an issue if you go from single to multi core, but both CPUs are multi core so you should be fine.

 

[xc0mmiex]

same socket... should be a problem... just run cpu-z after make sure the correct one is detected with proper multiplier