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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
    Fragrant Coit, Oct 31, 2007
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  2. LinkedKube TechSpot Project Baby

    windows should recognize it just fine, no need to reinstall.
    LinkedKube, Oct 31, 2007
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  3. Fragrant Coit Newcomer, in training

    sWEET, THATS WHAT i WAS HOPING!

    CHEERS

    Steve
    Fragrant Coit, Oct 31, 2007
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  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.
    Rage_3K_Moiz, Nov 1, 2007
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  5. Fragrant Coit Newcomer, in training

    Thanks guys, she's cranking!
    Fragrant Coit, Nov 2, 2007
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