Upgrading cpu

[Guest]

Will I need to reinstall xp when I upgrade my cpu? Are there any
preparations I need to make before install the new cpu?
Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Don Schmidt]

I believe the only precaution is, will the motherboard handle the upgrade?
Best to verify with the manufacturer; their website would be a start.

 

[Alias]

Will I need to reinstall xp when I upgrade my cpu? Are there any
preparations I need to make before install the new cpu?
Thanks in advance for your help.

No, but you may need different RAM and make sure that your motherboard
can handle it. Care to tell us the CPU you have now and the one you plan
to replace it with?

Alias

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[Malke]

Will I need to reinstall xp when I upgrade my cpu? Are there any
preparations I need to make before install the new cpu?
Thanks in advance for your help.

You shouldn't need to do anything with the operating system if you are
just changing out the processor.

As always, it is wise to backup your stuff regularly.

Malke

 

[Guest]

I upgraded the motherboard and memory 3 months ago. They both are rated to
handle 800 FSB. I currently have a celeron D 1.7 GHz and want to upgrade to
the P4 3.0GHz

 

[Guest]

Thanks for all the help. You've been great!

 

[Guest]

Also, will I need to do a repair installation when I upgrade the cpu?

 

[Alan]

Will I need to reinstall xp when I upgrade my cpu? Are there any
preparations I need to make before install the new cpu?
Thanks in advance for your help.

You may need to- different processors can use different technologies and
Windows may need different drivers. When you say cpu what do you mean- some
people mistakenly call the box that contains the (motherboard, drives and
the real cpu) the cpu. You do just mean the chip itself?

 

[Guest]

Just the cpu chip.
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C-Jam

You may need to- different processors can use different technologies and
Windows may need different drivers. When you say cpu what do you mean- some
people mistakenly call the box that contains the (motherboard, drives and
the real cpu) the cpu. You do just mean the chip itself?