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Postby jime59 » Fri Mar 13, 2009 12:18 am

I just picked-up a Q9550 to throw in my current system which is a P4 670@3.8ghz.

My question is: Do I have to re-install my OS ?

Currently running XP Pro 32. (I know, 64 is down the road ;))
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Re: CPU switch

Postby T1MT1M » Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:34 am

nop just chuck it in and it should go, but if it is second hand then you will need to reapply the thermal paste.
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Re: CPU switch

Postby jime59 » Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:32 am

It's brand new and thanks for your reply. :)
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Re: CPU switch

Postby pengyman89 » Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:21 pm

keeping in mind that your motherboard must be able to support the 45nm construction.
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Re: CPU switch

Postby Mazza » Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:21 pm

keeping in mind that your motherboard must be able to support the 45nm construction.


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