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Re-install XP? Upgrading from C2Duo to Quad Q6600

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by Fragrant Coit, Oct 31, 2007.

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  1. Fragrant Coit Newcomer, in training

    This is gonna sound silly, but should I re-install XP after installing a Q6600 CPU in place of an E6420?

    I don't think it neccasary, just reset the BIOS - but I could be wrong.

    If I was swapping to another C2D, I wouldn't bother asking, but being a Quad I'm concerned Windows may not recognise it properly.

    Any ideas?

    Thanks,
    Steve
  2. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby

    windows should recognize it just fine, no need to reinstall.
  3. Fragrant Coit Newcomer, in training

    sWEET, THATS WHAT i WAS HOPING!

    CHEERS

    Steve
  4. Rage_3K_Moiz Sith Lord

    Just be sure you get a BIOS update if it's required since otherwise you may not be able to boot with the new CPU since the BIOS won't recognize it.
  5. Fragrant Coit Newcomer, in training

    Thanks guys, she's cranking!
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