Issues after cou upgrade

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merlin87

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I recently upgraded from a e4300 to a q9650 with the system in my sig. I updated the drivers for the mobo and bios before dropping in the q9650. After installing the computer posts then when it tries to start vista 64 I get the loading bar, then resets. I tried different memory and also tried booting from the vista disc and the same thing happens. Any suggestions as to why this would happen?
 
Maybe because your mobo doesn't support that CPU? IIRC, most 680i chipsets did not support Yorkfield CPUs (like your Q9650).

Have you tried booting the PC with the old CPU installed?
 
Yeah the old cpu works when I put it back in. Pretty disappointing. Ive googled and came up with a couple results of people using the q9650 with the 680i board but nothing helpful. Looks like I'll be picking up a new mobo soon.
 
Indeed. If you're not using SLI (and I doubt you are with an HX520), I'd suggest going with an Intel chipset based board instead.
 
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