Do i neeed to install Win7 after a processor swap?

[roryson]

Hi People. My current processor is a AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+
I want to replace it with AMD Phenom II X4 3.4GHZ Quad Core Black Edition Processor
My Motherboard is ASUS M4N78 PRO
Do I have to re-install my windows7 Home premium 32bit after I have swapped the processor.
Thanks for any help.

 

[VistaKing]

Hi roryson welcome to SevenForums

If you're just upgrading the CPU you will not need to reinstall Windows. Just like if you were going to replace the memory.

 

[roryson]

Thanks for the quick reply and thanks for your help as well. (big sy of relief)

 

[SandeepP]

Hi People. My current processor is a AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+
I want to replace it with AMD Phenom II X4 3.4GHZ Quad Core Black Edition Processor
My Motherboard is ASUS M4N78 PRO
Do I have to re-install my windows7 Home premium 32bit after I have swapped the processor.
Thanks for any help.

Hi roryson,

In addition to what VistaKing said, you mostly require windows re-installation if you are replacing hard-drive of the system. As Windows is installed on the hard-drive.

Except, hard-drive it is least likely you would require re-installation for any part replacement on the system.

If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us.

 

[roryson]

Hi Sandeep, Thanks for that but its just the processor I'm swapping, for now anyway.. Cheers..

 

[Indianatone]

Hi People. My current processor is a AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+
I want to replace it with AMD Phenom II X4 3.4GHZ Quad Core Black Edition Processor
My Motherboard is ASUS M4N78 PRO
Do I have to re-install my windows7 Home premium 32bit after I have swapped the processor.
Thanks for any help.

Make sure you have the latest bios version for your motherboard so it correctly supports your new CPU.

Phenom IIX4 965 (HDZ965FBK4DGI),3.4GHz,140W,rev.C2,SocketAM3,Quad-Core
Since PCB 1.02G
Since Bios
1004


Phenom IIX4 965 (HDZ965FBK4DGM),3.4GHz,125W,rev.C3,SocketAM3,Quad-Core
Since PCB 1.02G Since Bios 1102

ASUS - M4N78 PRO
1303 looks like the latest. Flash your bios and reset to defaults then replace the CPU (just in case)

 

[roryson]

my bios is on 1302 at the moment

 

[roryson]

so should I check the PCB version as well?? not done that

 

[Indianatone]

so should I check the PCB version as well?? not done that

No you are fine, you will have a later board. Just erring on the side of caution, nothing worse than sticking the new cpu in and it won't boot or runs at 800Mhz due to not being supported in the bios.

 

[roryson]

cheers. Nearly 10pm now, so now I got the info I need ill fit the processor as well as the ram tomorrow..

 

[roryson]

ive downloaded the latest BIOS but the BIOS update tool errors on download

 

[Indianatone]

Try again later. You probably don't need to get the latest bios update since your CPU is supported in the earlier version you have. Sometimes when you download these tools you get a corrupt download. If it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

[roryson]

Thanks Mate. will see how it goes tomorrow

 

[SandeepP]

Hi Sandeep, Thanks for that but its just the processor I'm swapping, for now anyway.. Cheers..

Hi roryson,

We hope the upgrade goes smooth on your system. If you have any further queries, please feel free to contact us.

 

[roryson]

The reason i've upgraded my processor is im running a HTPC and in Media Center im using a Aeon visual from soundspectrum. The visuals were running slow and jerky so I was hopeing the processor and the new 2gig of ram I put in would sort the problem. Unfortunately it didn't fix the problem. im going to have to buy a new graphics card and unfortunately a new power supply to run the card. Can u get graphics cards with HDMI that also support AUDIO. and if so for a decent price. if not im going to have to use my audio out on my motherboard. Cheers for any help...

 

[Indianatone]

The reason i've upgraded my processor is im running a HTPC and in Media Center im using a Aeon visual from soundspectrum. The visuals were running slow and jerky so I was hopeing the processor and the new 2gig of ram I put in would sort the problem. Unfortunately it didn't fix the problem. im going to have to buy a new graphics card and unfortunately a new power supply to run the card. Can u get graphics cards with HDMI that also support AUDIO. and if so for a decent price. if not im going to have to use my audio out on my motherboard. Cheers for any help...

You probably need to look at an Nvidia card around the 100GBP cost to run that screensaver with all the bells and whistles.
Something like there, not buget but biggest bang for buck midrange stuff. Replacing your CPU won't have hurt, once you get a better graphics card you will be glad you did. You can choose AMD but your board uses and Nvidia chipset so that would be easiest.

Newegg.com - Computer Hardware, Video Cards & Video Devices, Desktop Graphics Cards, $75 - $100, NVIDIA

 

[roryson]

so do any GPU's support audio?

 

[logicearth]

GPUs support audio output, but if you are expecting them to transcode audio into another format or act like a sound card. No. The graphics card will only act as a passthrough for HDMI and Displayport.

 

[roryson]

im running the HTPC onto my HD tv so I wanna use HDMI PICTURE and AUDIO

 

[roryson]

if not ill just have to use VGA and audio from my onboard sound