When installing a new proc., is it necessary to reformat my PC? I'm going from a 4200+ to a 6400+. I'm not sure if I would run into any problems if I didn't reformat.
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yes....Comment
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I upgraded from a 3800+ to an Opteron 180 without reinstalling, so I wouldnt say that it is necessary (Win XP SP2)Comment
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For those saying yes, why? He is going from a dual core to a dual core, so the HAL is already configured for multi-processor.Comment
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I would say yes, just to prevent any problems. I always did because i thought my computer notes my specs, and if i were to change something major like the mobo or CPU, it might screw it.
I could well be wrong though.Comment
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dont be lazy ,backup and format.your computer will run faster
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No, no, no. See Stormy.CAN.
Unless you changed motherboard.Comment
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windows will let you know when you boot. If it has a **** fit then you need a re-install. :)"Crunch's First Officer"
twitter: @signaprimeComment
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That's one way of looking at it. :laugh:Originally posted by signa
All he is doing is changing to a faster cpu, not much different from overclocking. Or would you re-install Windows every time you make a couple of speed changes in the bios?Comment
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Nope, i'd say same architecture means you wouldn't need to worry. But you may as well just back everything up then try it out and see, if it needs it, do it, if not then just leave it.Comment
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To play it more safe uninstall the processor (or rather delete the hw item)from Control panel --> Device Manager.
Then shut down and change the processor. Not entirely sure if this helps anything, but the morale boost will be substantial
I would say you don't neet to reformat. Just make some preparations for it (like backing up bookmarks, mails, settings etc.) if it really comes to that.
I've done couple of processors up-grades without reformat and they both went fine.Comment
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thx for the responses lol, well I guess I'll try it and see.Comment
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