Cpu Changing

[=98=]

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Yea, with a dual core, just ignore the stuff about changing affinities.

Any questions, pop back here or hit me up on Xfire.

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Thanks Alex!

I just finished Printing your guide!

Then can I use the same method for my core 2 duo processor?

I can't find any thermal paste around my region or maybe i ain't just lucky, so i just decided to stick to my current CPU 2160...

Thanks for all the helps people!

[=98=]

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http://www.totalgamingnetwork.com/main/showthread.php?t=174483

That's the guide. I might update it soon because since i wrote that, motherboards have come on a bit and there are more important options such as spread spectrums and loadline calibration come along.

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Thx Alex for the reply!

Yeay maybe I would just try and overclock the current one.

I did put a post about OC like an year ago, but i just got so confused with

only oc'ing the cpu. Like the guys who were helping me said it would also like oc your

fsb, and other stuffs.

So i just decided to stick to the normal settings. I tried increasing something which was 200 X 9 to 205 X 9 and well it did work, but i just didn't know how to do all the stress test and stuff..T.T

If u are willing to help me I would be greatful!

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Just incase there is something wrong with the new revision of your bios (its rare but occationally old ones can work better) make sure you do the computers one at a time so that you have a working one which you can download the old bios from.

[=98=]

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Nope, just make sure you flash it correctly, follow instructions.

Overclocking is a great way to save money and doesn't carry much risk. If you ever feel tempted, i wrote a nice guide and we can always help :)

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Hey thank you for the replies~

Well, I won't do any overclockings so i guess the e4500 is better. ^^

So if I just upgrade the bios for both computers there shouldn't be any problems, right?

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i know its a LOOONG way of doing thing but personally what i would do is overclock you current CPU (check alex's guide for some help/guidance) then run some benchmarks (3dmark and whatnot) and play some games see how it does then. Then do the same thing for yur dads CPU and see which one is the best. If you're not overclocking at all then just stick to the E45 that will be faster.

Whenever you remove the heatsink its good practice to clean and change the heatpaste on a CPU as reusing stuff can result in high temps.

You shouldnt have to flash the bios to switch your CPUs although again, its good practice to keep it up to date. You may need to clear the CMOS which can be done by either finding the jumpers on your motherboard and switching them to the clear position or removing the battery and all power sources from the motherboard for 5-10 mins then putting them back in.

[=98=]

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No, newer BIOS's are always backwards compatible.

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Thanks for the replies!

So my options are to just OC the current cpu,
or just flash it and apply some artic silver 5 stuff.
or just put it in without flashin.

I have another question.

Um...Actually the e4500 is coming from my dads computer.

So hell have to use the 2160 one.

Do I have to like flash back for my dad's pc or something like

degrading his bios?

[Death Merchant]

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He shouldnt need to flash his drivers as motherboards have a list of supported CPU's and the related settings in the BIOS, so if your mobo was produced after august 2006 (core2duo gen 1 release) you wont need to as it already should be a profile for all those chips

newer cpu's like the 45nm C2D and C2Q require updates on older LGA775 boards

[=98=]

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Remember to flash before you put the CPU in or you'll be doing a lot of swapping!

[[MyIS]Dan]

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I had to flash mine so my Q9550 shown up.

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you shouldnt need to flash ther bios but its never a bad idea to do it aslong as you do it correctly. The E4500 i had was a terrible overclocker so if you can clock yours quite high (assuming you do OC) then i wud maybe stick with what u got.

[Namakan]

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Yes, you need new thermal paste, a pea sized amount.

Or this

http://www.arcticsilver.com/pdf/appinstruct/as5/ins_as5_intel_dual_wcap.pdf