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Upgrading CPU
nstgc:
--- Quote from: ant900 on April 04, 2010, 02:03:27 AM ---a lot more push for Win7 than I was expecting. I am still going to try to do a hardware switch before I wipe anything, but if I have to I might as well go to win7. Though maybe I should just listen to my dad and use linux beyond my occasional use of it with my ps3 -_-
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I certainly advocate that
I have both WIndows 7 x64 and Ubuntu 9.10 installed. Ubuntu is default on my system and I use it for most everything. Multi-tasking with Compiz is much better and I think the video quality in MPlayer is better than in MPC (although you will have to build it yourself). If you do install Ubuntu I would wait a bit. I believe the next long term distribution of Ubuntu is coming out this month. You will want an LTD version as they are more stable. Of course you probably are using Yellow Dog already (since you mentioned the PS3) so you may want to stick with what you are use to.
ant900:
--- Quote from: nstgc on April 04, 2010, 02:11:36 AM ---
--- Quote from: ant900 on April 04, 2010, 02:03:27 AM ---a lot more push for Win7 than I was expecting. I am still going to try to do a hardware switch before I wipe anything, but if I have to I might as well go to win7. Though maybe I should just listen to my dad and use linux beyond my occasional use of it with my ps3 -_-
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I certainly advocate that
I have both WIndows 7 x64 and Ubuntu 9.10 installed. Ubuntu is default on my system and I use it for most everything. Multi-tasking with Compiz is much better and I think the video quality in MPlayer is better than in MPC (although you will have to build it yourself). If you do install Ubuntu I would wait a bit. I believe the next long term distribution of Ubuntu is coming out this month. You will want an LTD version as they are more stable. Of course you probably are using Yellow Dog already (since you mentioned the PS3) so you may want to stick with what you are use to.
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I currently have Fedora(PC) and Yellow Dog (PS3), though for the most part I am still a Linux newb so I don't mess around with them too much., plus I don't really feel like dealing with a virtual machine just so I can do my work and play games. I'll probably reinstall fedora, but it will stay as a secondary os.
kyanwan:
--- Quote from: Lupin on April 02, 2010, 07:12:16 PM ---1. Backup your stuff
2. Uninstall all drivers from the hardware you want to replace
3. Replace the hardware
4. Pray to your god(s) if you have any that things will go well
5. Turn on the computer
The worst you can encounter is a BSOD which would mean a reinstall. The best you can expect is a reactivation since you probably changed three(?) hardware in your PC--processor, motherboard and memory.
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If swapping your MB you would need to switch your PC from ACPI to Standard. If your system detection fucks up, though - you'll be stuck on Standard PC - and a reinstall or in-place install will be necessary.
If you're just swapping out the CPU though ... I don't really see any reason why you would need to go nuts.
I just swapped the whole board, memory, and CPU out of 2 XP systems here. I ripped out the drivers - then let windows restart. Unfortunately - needed to do in-place installs of XP on both systems as well.
It was a couple hours each - BUT - it was a WHOLE shitload faster than reinstalling all the software and crap on both systems.
ant900:
--- Quote from: kyanwan on April 14, 2010, 06:08:33 PM ---
--- Quote from: Lupin on April 02, 2010, 07:12:16 PM ---1. Backup your stuff
2. Uninstall all drivers from the hardware you want to replace
3. Replace the hardware
4. Pray to your god(s) if you have any that things will go well
5. Turn on the computer
The worst you can encounter is a BSOD which would mean a reinstall. The best you can expect is a reactivation since you probably changed three(?) hardware in your PC--processor, motherboard and memory.
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If swapping your MB you would need to switch your PC from ACPI to Standard. If your system detection fucks up, though - you'll be stuck on Standard PC - and a reinstall or in-place install will be necessary.
If you're just swapping out the CPU though ... I don't really see any reason why you would need to go nuts.
I just swapped the whole board, memory, and CPU out of 2 XP systems here. I ripped out the drivers - then let windows restart. Unfortunately - needed to do in-place installs of XP on both systems as well.
It was a couple hours each - BUT - it was a WHOLE shitload faster than reinstalling all the software and crap on both systems.
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My new CPU is a different Socket from my current so I have to switch out both.
Kasumi X:
Strange how I'm making my first post here instead of somewhere else... :P
Anyway, I build systems as a hobby (and also as a side income to support the missus), and even though many have already posted here, I'll go ahead and post my input.
Nice choice of CPU first of all, it's a good upgrade from a Core 2 Quad. Since you're replacing both the CPU and Mobo, the obviously different hardware will more than likely require you to re-activate your copy of Windows XP, unless you get extremely lucky. Though with Microsoft's recent tactics at anti-piracy you'll probably be forced to buy another product key for it, which shouldn't cost more than $100 the last time I checked.
Unless you feel confident enough to make the upgrade to Windows 7, which I strongly recommend. Mainly because it was designed to support the newer Intel i7 CPU's and LGA1156/1366 sockets, where XP wasn't. Technically, it should still run, but tell Mobo manufacturers that. A few Mobo's still support XP, but most don't because of Microsoft trying to push the upgrade to Vista/7 which results in you getting a BSOD, even if you use safemode. If you want to try your luck with keeping XP, try procuring a copy of XP Professional x64. Yes, you will have to do a clean install, but the chances of it working on the new Mobo are much higher than a copy of 32-bit XP. Since you'll probably have to purchase a new product key anyway (unless you're a crafty pirate like myself), it's better off anyway since a clean install on a new/rebuilt system is better than trying to fudge it into working properly. Any products you have installed that use a hardware ID will deactivate anyway because of the change.
You're last concern is drivers, since at worst when it tries to load the old one's, you'll get a BSOD. Of course if you really want to keep XP, and not do a new install period, you could go into safemode and remove all the drivers for the old Mobo and install the ones for the new Mobo. I'd also uninstall the drivers for your GFX and Sound cards and get the newest ones for the best compatability. If anything, safemode will let you retrieve your files.
Other benefits to at least switching to XP Pro x64 are the removal of the 3.25 GB RAM cap that 32-bit systems have. 7 is also just as zippy as XP, especially considering the CPU you will be using. Hope that helps. I'd post more, but the missus has me cooking. :P
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