Need help with upgrading processors.

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JerryTheStampede

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I currently have a e6300 1.8ghz processor and its bottlenecking my comp.

I want to upgrade to a quad 6600.

I was wondering if I would have to reinstall windows.
I'm hoping I just have to clear the CMOS after the exchange. I've never done a processor upgrade by itself.

Currently I have a 680i EVGA board.
 
the os is in the harddrive i believe. as long as you stay with the same harddrive your alright.
 
You don't "technically" need to reinstall windows after switching processors, but it is generally recommended. Reinstalling windows will help you to avoid a long list of possible problems and complications.
 
You probably don't even need a Q6600. All you need to do is OC that E6300, lol.
 
I had a Pentium D 805 in my Abit IL9 Pro. I got an E2140, put it in, the motherboard recognized it, said changes were made, I followed the prompts on getting it configured, and the machine was working shortly after that. No operating system involved. ;)

If you want quad core, make sure your motherboard supports it before you buy the processor.
 
just put a q6600 into my system which had a e4300, picked it up fine

you dont need to reinstall when adding a new CPU, video card, maybe, mobo yes, cpu, not often, unless your new cores dont show.


what is bottlenecking your comp?
that mob should allow you to overclock, my uncles e4300 was at 2.9 easily.
 
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