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Upgrading CPU
ant900:
--- 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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Uggh if I have to do that then I might just to a clean install =/
--- Quote from: relic2279 on April 02, 2010, 07:20:24 PM ---If you do end up installing a new OS, I wouldn't re-install XP. I'd give Windows 7 a shot. Nice chip BTW... I need to upgrade badly myself. Long overdue :P
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I would prefer to keep with XP, at least for the moment. My card doesn't support DX11 and I don't have the money to buy one that does. The only reason I would switch would be to run on a x64 OS, but I don't really feel like dealing with compatibility issues. I'll probably get 7 in a year or two.
--- Quote from: nstgc on April 02, 2010, 07:38:37 PM ---I would reinstall XP (or better install 7 as Relic said). I have had bad experience with changing the CPU and keeping the OS. I also have never gone from one type of processor to the same type (If I upgraded my Phenom II 945 to a 965). I have always changed the type of processor (like from an Athelon 5200 to a Phenom 945). Also, if you change the motherboard, Windows will think its a new computer and bitch at you.
Installing an OS isn't that hard. It takes some time, but most of that is installing drivers, updates, and other software (I configure things as I go).
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My current cpu is a Core 2 Quad Q9550. Not exactly the same processor type.
It wouldn't be my first time installing an OS (my current machine is self built), I just hoped that switching the Mobo/CPU while keeping the OS would be a lot simpler than Lupin says it will be. I guess I was just hoping that I would just have to re-register XP and install a few new drivers or something =/
--- Quote from: BuriaL on April 02, 2010, 08:08:30 PM ---I just quickly looked at some motherboards.
Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5
http://www.ocaholic.ch/xoops/html/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=224&page=0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128362&Tpk=GA-EX58-UD5
It supports XP, alltho they dont say what service pack.
Do some research on cards before buying anything. And make sure the stuff you gonna put on it will fit.
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That one looks pretty nice, though is Gigabyte a good Mobo manufacturer? I am not too familiar with Motherboard brands.
Mag-X:
If you were upgrading just the CPU, Windows doesn't care. Since you are going to have to upgrade your motherboard as well, I would highly suggest reinstalling the OS, but you don't have to. You could just switch the parts, and start the computer up with the old OS installed. It'll give a bunch of new hardware found messages, and you can install the new drivers. I've done it before, and it worked.
--- Quote from: ant900 on April 02, 2010, 08:28:20 PM ---I would prefer to keep with XP, at least for the moment. My card doesn't support DX11 and I don't have the money to buy one that does. The only reason I would switch would be to run on a x64 OS, but I don't really feel like dealing with compatibility issues. I'll probably get 7 in a year or two.
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I've been using 64 bit OSes since XP x64. There is nothing to worry about.
sdedalus83:
Gigabyte makes excellent consumer level boards, especially for overclocking.
Changing chipsets is a much bigger issue than changing CPUs. You could easily go from an Athlon 64 X2 to a Phenom II X4 with just a BIOS update, as long as you're on an AM2 board.
ant900:
--- Quote from: Mag-X on April 02, 2010, 08:41:05 PM ---If you were upgrading just the CPU, Windows doesn't care. Since you are going to have to upgrade your motherboard as well, I would highly suggest reinstalling the OS, but you don't have to. You could just switch the parts, and start the computer up with the old OS installed. It'll give a bunch of new hardware found messages, and you can install the new drivers. I've done it before, and it worked.
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did you have any problems when you did it though?
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--- Quote from: ant900 on April 02, 2010, 08:28:20 PM ---I would prefer to keep with XP, at least for the moment. My card doesn't support DX11 and I don't have the money to buy one that does. The only reason I would switch would be to run on a x64 OS, but I don't really feel like dealing with compatibility issues. I'll probably get 7 in a year or two.
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I've been using 64 bit OSes since XP x64. There is nothing to worry about.
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If I have to do a full wipe I might do it. I guess I am just so used to XP that I would prefer to stay with it rather than figure out the differences with 7. Also doing a full back-up, and then restore does not sound fun >.<
--- Quote from: sdedalus83 on April 02, 2010, 08:44:34 PM ---Gigabyte makes excellent consumer level boards, especially for overclocking.
Changing chipsets is a much bigger issue than changing CPUs. You could easily go from an Athlon 64 X2 to a Phenom II X4 with just a BIOS update, as long as you're on an AM2 board.
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I guess I'll have to take a closer look at the one BuriaL suggested then.
Mag-X:
--- Quote from: ant900 on April 02, 2010, 09:09:24 PM ---
--- Quote from: Mag-X on April 02, 2010, 08:41:05 PM ---If you were upgrading just the CPU, Windows doesn't care. Since you are going to have to upgrade your motherboard as well, I would highly suggest reinstalling the OS, but you don't have to. You could just switch the parts, and start the computer up with the old OS installed. It'll give a bunch of new hardware found messages, and you can install the new drivers. I've done it before, and it worked.
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did you have any problems when you did it though?
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Not really. I've done it with both XP x64, and 7 Ultimate x64. I still don't think that it's the best idea, but it should work. You should still back everything up anyway, so you might was well re-install.
--- Quote from: ant900 on April 02, 2010, 08:28:20 PM ---If I have to do a full wipe I might do it. I guess I am just so used to XP that I would prefer to stay with it rather than figure out the differences with 7. Also doing a full back-up, and then restore does not sound fun >.<
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7 is so much better than XP. I don't know anyone who has switched and wasn't happy about it.
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