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Windows 7: Changing CPU from single core to dual
05 Dec 2009
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packrfanfw
W7
8 posts
Changing CPU from single core to dual
quick question: Do I need to re-install Windows 7 when I change from an AMD single core to a dual core?
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W7
05 Dec 2009
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Orpheous
XP Pro/Vista Ultimate (64)/Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition(64)
543 posts
Cairns, Australia
nope
My System Specs
OS
XP Pro/Vista Ultimate (64)/Windows 7 Ultimate Signature Edition(64)
CPU
Core 2 Duo E8500 @ stock
Motherboard
Gigabyte EP45-UD3R
Memory
8Gb (4 X 2Gb) Corsair Dominator 1066Mhz DDR2
Graphics Card
XFX ATI Radeon 4870 1Gb
Sound Card
Onboard 7.1
Monitor(s) Displays
BenQ E2200Hd, Asus VW161D, HP L1506
Screen Resolution
1920 X 1080
Keyboard
Logitech
Mouse
Logitech
PSU
CoolerMaster 650 EPD
Case
Thermaltake
Cooling
2 X Noctua 120mm's, Stock Intel
Hard Drives
Seagate 7200.12 500Gb 2 X Hitachi 1Tb
05 Dec 2009
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theog
ME/XP/Vista/Win7
10,339 posts
uk Hampshire
Hi packrfanfw
If what a 32bit install NO, if 64bit YES.(If you doing a CPU upgrade only.)
If mobo upgrade Clean install.
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ME/XP/Vista/Win7
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06 Dec 2009
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packrfanfw
W7
8 posts
It's just an upgrade from a single core to dual core CPU. 32 bit Windows 7.
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W7
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