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Reinstall OS when upgrading CPU?

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I may upgrade to a Core 2 Quad Q6600 from my Core 2 Duo E4400 on my 680i SLI SE board. But do i need to reinstall my OS?. Also is it ok if i put the mobo on a box?(like one of my console boxes like PS3's). Even tho the back of the mobo may get messed up if i just place it on a box right?
 
You do not need to reinstall windows.

Putting the mobo on a cardboard box shouldn't hurt anything, and it's a good way to do testing before putting it in a case.
 
Replacing a CPU typically does not warrant an OS reinstall. Replacing a motherboard, now...

And why would you want to put your motherboard on a box, unless you're doing some sort of review-level benchmarking run?
 
Redshirt #24 said:
Replacing a CPU typically does not warrant an OS reinstall. Replacing a motherboard, now...

And why would you want to put your motherboard on a box, unless you're doing some sort of review-level benchmarking run?
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Cause i need something to put my mobo when upgrading my CPU.
 
Even when changing motherboards you don't HAVE to reinstall the OS.

For XP anyways, I don't know much about Vista yet, you can use the standard imaging and deployment tools that corporations use. SYSPREP will allow you to set a current running windows image into a mode where all hardware is rediscovered on next startup. In corporate environments which use imaging, as opposed to mapped autobuilds, you'll load on all the drivers for all of your platforms, your core software etc..., run SYSPREP, then clone.

I'm sure there are better links, but THIS ONE should give an idea of what I'm talking about at least.

This forum seems to promote a standard operating procedure of reinstalling the OS all the time - it isn't necessary nearly as often as many think.
 
Drifting afield a bit, but I'm firmly in the reinstall-on-mobo-swap camp. It might not be as serious if you're switching between motherboards that use the same chipset, I suppose, but once that's eliminated...I'd rather be absolutely certain nothing is left behind that can screw the pooch in massive fashion. And I simply don't trust Windows enough in that specific scenario to do that by itself.
 
In the sysprep scenario, WinXP unloads all of its drivers, basically. They're still "installed" but the system is considered to have no hardware. Full PnP detection then takes place just like an XP "first run" and drivers are activated as needed as hardware is found. The previously "installed" drivers are there to select from if that hardware is redetected in the same manner that slipstreamed or factory drivers are available if needed.

Corporations have a greater need for stability than gamers - generally this works fairly well. Of course corporations don't tweak the living crap out of every installed device and use beta drivers either.

While reinstalling on mobo swap isn't a bad practice, I merely point out there are options. Some people seem to reinstall when they get a new video card. I have way too much stuff installed, configured and customized to put up with that crap.
 
Why would you need to remove your motherboard from your case to upgrade your CPU?

And no, you will not have to reinstall your OS.
 
Volcanon said:
Why would you need to remove your motherboard from your case to upgrade your CPU?

And no, you will not have to reinstall your OS.
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Because it is pretty hard to Install a Intel CPU. It requires alot of pushing on the motherboard. So i believe it will be easier to take the mobo out of the case.
 
Depends on the case and the heatsink. If the heatsink can be removed without pulling the mobo, the actual socket is damn easy to pop open without removing the mobo from the case.

And while I agree that reinstalling can be a pain, its a simple proceedure (especially as fast as vista installs) and doesnt take that long.

In your case though, unless you are already planning on a reinstall to clean the other crap on the system, you are already running the multi-core kernal, and dont need to reinstall at all.
 
It's not necessary but I always prefer a fresh start when replacing computer ingredients. Things such as memory, hard drives, or PSU do not apply. That reminds me, almost time for my quarterly Windows reinstall :)
 
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