CPU/Mobo Do I need to reinstall Windows when replacing the Processor ?
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Re: A NOObish Query
If you're changing the proc alone and using the same mobo, there won't be issues.
If you're changing the mobo + proc, then a re-install is needed.
If you're changing the proc alone and using the same mobo, there won't be issues.
If you're changing the mobo + proc, then a re-install is needed.
Changing a proccy will never need a OS reinstall.
OS install is only needed when you change ur mobo (because the hardware abstraction layer is changed since the chipset changes) or HDD (since you lose your boot sectors).
So, unless you are changing these, you can be assured that you can be happy with the current installation.
OS install is only needed when you change ur mobo (because the hardware abstraction layer is changed since the chipset changes) or HDD (since you lose your boot sectors).
So, unless you are changing these, you can be assured that you can be happy with the current installation.
i installed a new proc, mobo, and ram on an hdd with xp already existing last week. I just ran an xp repair off the cd just after assembling everything and it detected all the new hardware. the only problem was firefox stopped working so I had to reinstall that...
sunny27 said:
Anubis said:
neojjjk said:
sibot said:
>_<" what?
@ OP: You don't need to clean re-install it. At times, certain bios versions record the same clock speed/vcore of the previous processor and hence cause instability when achieving a certain load. However, certain bios detects the default clock/VCORE gets detected immediately, especially when its not overclocked
However, as a healthy practice, once you swapped the processor (or any hardware connected internally), do a CMOS reset by removing the battery on the mobo, then set the date & the time on your bios and that's it.
the trick is to boot in safe mode..
view all devices in device manager. (including hidden)
uninstall all drivers related to he component being changed.. (that includes ACPI Basec PC for mobo)
shut down.
replace component.
boot.
OR
if that is to be done automatically then just run a repair install if the motherboard is replaced with one that has completely different chipset.. (but old drivers wont be removed in that case)
view all devices in device manager. (including hidden)
uninstall all drivers related to he component being changed.. (that includes ACPI Basec PC for mobo)
shut down.
replace component.
boot.
OR
if that is to be done automatically then just run a repair install if the motherboard is replaced with one that has completely different chipset.. (but old drivers wont be removed in that case)
rohan_mhtr
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Re: A NOObish Query
Why do you want to change to i5 solution , your current processor is good enough for most apps , i dont see much improvement plus all the hassle to replace the mobo too !!
OfftopicAnubis said:
Why do you want to change to i5 solution , your current processor is good enough for most apps , i dont see much improvement plus all the hassle to replace the mobo too !!
it its just the processor u r chaging and that too in the same field like intel to inte and amd to amd.. then it will work ...
But if u are also changing ur motherboard or switching from intel platform to amd or vice versa .. then u need to resinatll it !
Hope it helps !
But if u are also changing ur motherboard or switching from intel platform to amd or vice versa .. then u need to resinatll it !
Hope it helps !
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