upgrading CPU and Windows

jarthel · 23rd August 2002, 12:27 AM

Well I'll be getting my new KT333 motherboard tomorrow. It'll be paired with a 1.2Ghz Thunderbird. I'll be fresh installing winxp.

Maybe next week or the week after, I'll be receiving my new XP2200+. Is there a need for me to fresh install winxp again?

Thanks

Jayel

MCWB · 23rd August 2002, 2:32 AM

Nope, if you're just changing the CPU there's no need to reinstall Windows

Lombers · 23rd August 2002, 3:06 AM

Actually, I think a reformat may well be necessary. The reason being, the AthlonXP's use SSE instructions, and windows will need to install the appropriate software for this. This is what was floating around the forums last time this discussion was brought up, tho I'm not sure I know how much truth there is behind it. Perhaps some of our friends in the Windows Operating Systems forums can help us

Imitation · 23rd August 2002, 3:22 AM

Yeah Lombers I'm pretty sure that is correct with regard to SSE. Anyway with regard to just general stability, my dad went from a 1.4 gig Tbird on a KT133A to an XP 1800+ on a KT333 without changing a thing with np's. He has since reinstalled WinXP for other reasons though.

zeuss · 23rd August 2002, 6:48 AM

One of the good things about XP is its ability to accept different hardware. You don't even NEED to reinstall after the motherboard update, although most people prefer to.

The shit thing about XP is that its compiled for the lowest possible processor - so even if you have the fastest processor available its still not 'optimised' for it.

If it were me, I'd try the new processor without a reinstall but run SiSoft Sandra. If everything seems to be working ok, then dont bother reinstalling..

23rd August 2002, 12:27 AM	#1
jarthel (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Darwin NT Posts: 1,344	upgrading CPU and Windows Well I'll be getting my new KT333 motherboard tomorrow. It'll be paired with a 1.2Ghz Thunderbird. I'll be fresh installing winxp. Maybe next week or the week after, I'll be receiving my new XP2200+. Is there a need for me to fresh install winxp again? Thanks Jayel

23rd August 2002, 2:32 AM	#2
MCWB Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,905	Nope, if you're just changing the CPU there's no need to reinstall Windows __________________ P4 2.8C @ something GHz, EPoX 4PCA3+, 2 X 512 MB Kingston HyperX 3500, 9800 Pro OCAU Extreme Cooling Club Phase Change Member

23rd August 2002, 3:06 AM	#3
Lombers Feed Me! Feed Me! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,026	Actually, I think a reformat may well be necessary. The reason being, the AthlonXP's use SSE instructions, and windows will need to install the appropriate software for this. This is what was floating around the forums last time this discussion was brought up, tho I'm not sure I know how much truth there is behind it. Perhaps some of our friends in the Windows Operating Systems forums can help us __________________ You must always push the limits, because if you never fail, you will never succeed. Overclockers Australia Folding@Home Team Founder Overclockers Australia Folding@Home Team Dedication Award

23rd August 2002, 6:48 AM	#5
zeuss Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hawthorn East, Melbourne Posts: 276	One of the good things about XP is its ability to accept different hardware. You don't even NEED to reinstall after the motherboard update, although most people prefer to. The shit thing about XP is that its compiled for the lowest possible processor - so even if you have the fastest processor available its still not 'optimised' for it. If it were me, I'd try the new processor without a reinstall but run SiSoft Sandra. If everything seems to be working ok, then dont bother reinstalling.. __________________ Never trust a programmer who carries a screwdriver. ZeUSS - PCDB Entry [Lian Li PC-60USB \| Asus A7N8X 2.0 \| AthlonXP 2800@2250MHz \| 1Gb PC3200 Dual-DDR RAM \| Leadtek 64Mb GeForce4 4200 (core@315 mem@580)]

23rd August 2002, 3:22 AM	#4
Imitation Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 2,838	Yeah Lombers I'm pretty sure that is correct with regard to SSE. Anyway with regard to just general stability, my dad went from a 1.4 gig Tbird on a KT133A to an XP 1800+ on a KT333 without changing a thing with np's. He has since reinstalled WinXP for other reasons though.