System Upgrade

[SubZer0]

Hey guys, hope all is well.

I'm getting a Q6700 with a DG33TL in a couple of days, maybe tomorrow. I'll be changing my motherboard and my CPU obviously, and will be transfering the rest of my hardware onto the new motheboard. Will I have to reinstall the operating system or is it even recommended that I do so? Will I have to do anything else in order for the upgrade to go smoothly and to get the full potential of my new hardware?

Also, I would appreciate it if someone went through my spec list in my signature and tell me if all of these components fit well together or if I should change anything in order to get good cooperation within the hardware.

Thanks a bunch in advance for any help received.

-Andy

EDIT: I currently run an Athlon 64 x2 4200+ (2.2Ghz OCed to 2.5Ghz). Going up to a Q6700.

I just read that going from a dual core to another dual core is fine and won't have to make any changes, but what about going from a dual to a quad?

[Groundbound1]

Any time you swap a mother board you MUST reinstall the operating system. (unless you're swapping it with an exact replacement)

[SubZer0]

Thanks

[Groundbound1]

[quote]Thanks

[ctjoyce]

Any time you swap a mother board you MUST reinstall the operating system. (unless you're swapping it with an exact replacement)

Not always true, if your going with something in the same chipset family your good as well.

Cheers
Cameron

[Groundbound1]

I stand corrected.