Reformat needed after installing new CPU?

silentsentinel · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 12:20 AM

My friend gave me an AMD64bit 2.2ghz 3200+ chip. I am replacing my old AMD64bit 1.8ghz 2200+ Sempron chip.

Same motherboard. Same hard drive. Is there any reason whatsoever to have to reformat XP with just the CPU upgrade? Will XP get 'wonky' with it at all without a fresh install?

basso4735 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 12:32 AM

you shouldnt have any issues, but if you do, a reformat should fix them. Im pretty sure you wont need to though.

SonicSpeed · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by basso4735

you shouldnt have any issues, but if you do, a reformat should fix them. Im pretty sure you wont need to though.

There won't be any problems. I've switched between a Pentium D 805 to a C2D E46/6600 without any problems.

CoffeeShark · #4 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 01:10 AM

no, no reformat necessary

Fish111 · #5 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 01:43 AM

Yeah I mean the only changes are internal to the cpu, I usually just make sure to reset cmos before a chip swap, in case you have messed with oc or voltage settings

panic! · #6 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 02:42 AM

Check if your current bios supports it. Sometimes it may require you to flash it.

Teck · #7 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 02:44 AM

You wont need to reformat; Take Panic!'s advice too:

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Originally Posted by panic!

Check if your current bios supports it. Sometimes it may require you to flash it.

Good Suggestion...

moidock · #8 (**permalink**) 08-30-2008, 10:26 AM

BUT if your motherboard requires a BIOS flash to accept the new processor you must flash it BEFORE installing the CPU.

Otherwise, the motherboard may not POST.

Relly · #9 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 07:47 AM

Just reformat

Back up all your files and format monthly.. that's what I do

Keeps everything running smooth.. I also defrag every 3 days.. it's sort of a obsessive compulsive disorder lol.. that and I always seem to fuck something up on my computer that forces me to reformat.

In your case, the worst that could happen is sluggish processing and Blue Screens of Death... or maybe your computer won't even boot.

I don't know shit about AMD, but I'm curious.. what is that chip equivalent to when compared to a real CPU company (Intel)?

basso4735 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-31-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Relly

I don't know shit about AMD, but I'm curious.. what is that chip equivalent to when compared to a real CPU company (Intel)?

i dont agree that intel is a REAL cpu company and amd is not, but compared to intels new cpu's, that amd is poop. However, that amd is also outdated and not one of amd's new cpu's.