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Swapping out the cpu E6600->Q6600. Reinstall OS?

  • 19-01-2011 7:31pm
    #1
    CrinkElite
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 890 ✭✭✭


    Hi folks.
    I've just got my hands on a quad core (Q6600)
    I'm all set take out my trusty old dual core (E6600)

    I was hoping someone could tell me if I'll have to reinstall win 7 64 and all my programs.

    If it's not necessary (I'm hoping/presuming I won't), will there be any drawbacks if I don't?

    Thanks for reading
    and thanks in advance for any response.

    Ps. Motherboard is GA-965p-S3 rev.1


Comments

  • #2
    Keywal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 41 ✭Keywal


    YES....

    i would....

    however, i could explain but this does it for me! :D
    http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/229961-35-motherboard-change-install


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    A processor change is grand, Windows will recognise the new cores without any hassle. Depending on how many hardware changes you've made you might need to reactivate but in most cases you're fine.

    About the previous link, most of the comments are referring to motherboard replacement, that's a different kettle of fish altogether. It can be made work but often causes problems.


  • #4
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    No need for a re-install, just make sure Windows uses the 4 cores, should see 4 in task manager

    Edit: The 965 motherboard may need a bios flash to work with a quad, update to the latest before You start


  • #5
    CrinkElite
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 890 ✭✭✭CrinkElite


    Just wanted to chime in here for the sake of completeness, swapped out the cpu with no problems.
    All 4 cores were instantly recognised.
    10 points for observation PogMoThoin, but luckily I had already upgraded the BIOS in the hopes it would increase my OC speeds.

    Thanks again all.:)


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