Upgrading my computer
lee20010
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Quick question. I've got into my PC Gaming recently (Mainly use my PC as a media hub) I have a great GFX card which I've overclocked so it manages all todays games fine as well as Blu Ray films. My current processor is an AMD X2 240 2.8GHZ (Overclocked to 3.1GHZ)
I'm looking to buy the AMD X6 1055T as thats the best my MOBO will take.
My question is, as I can't remember. If I installed a new CPU, does it require a re-install of Windows 7 Ultimate? I cannot find my disk anywhere so I'm curious mainly.
I'm looking to buy the AMD X6 1055T as thats the best my MOBO will take.
My question is, as I can't remember. If I installed a new CPU, does it require a re-install of Windows 7 Ultimate? I cannot find my disk anywhere so I'm curious mainly.
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Credit score: 406:mad:
Debt in Jan:Debt amount £0
Credit score: 715:T
Got my first credit card in December 2011
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Quick question. I've got into my PC Gaming recently (Mainly use my PC as a media hub) I have a great GFX card which I've overclocked so it manages all todays games fine as well as Blu Ray films. My current processor is an AMD X2 240 2.8GHZ (Overclocked to 3.1GHZ)
I'm looking to buy the AMD X6 1055T as thats the best my MOBO will take.
My question is, as I can't remember. If I installed a new CPU, does it require a re-install of Windows 7 Ultimate? I cannot find my disk anywhere so I'm curious mainly.
not necessarily , no - provided the initial install is indeed genuine, all should be okay. Re-activation might be necessary -- slightly unsure of this .BLOODBATH IN THE EVENING THEN? :shocked: OR PERHAPS THE AFTERNOON? OR THE MORNING? OH, FORGET THIS MALARKEY!
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THE PUNISHER :dance: MATURE CHEDDAR ADDICT:cool:0 -
Original install fully activated and genuine. I just wonder, otherwise I might get a new mobo insteadDebt in June 2011: Debt amount £1248
Credit score: 406:mad:
Debt in Jan:Debt amount £0
Credit score: 715:T
Got my first credit card in December 20110 -
My question is, as I can't remember. If I installed a new CPU, does it require a re-install of Windows 7 Ultimate? I cannot find my disk anywhere so I'm curious mainly.
I did a processor replacement on a Windows 7 professional PC about a week ago. It did not require any re-install or activation. Windows monitors changes to hardware and requires activation when it 'detects' that it is on a different computer. I'm not sure on the rules but it seems to be changing two or three minor components at once, or one significant one. I would expect a motherboard change to trigger a re-activation request.0 -
I did a processor replacement on a Windows 7 professional PC about a week ago. It did not require any re-install or activation. Windows monitors changes to hardware and requires activation when it 'detects' that it is on a different computer. I'm not sure on the rules but it seems to be changing two or three minor components at once, or one significant one. I would expect a motherboard change to trigger a re-activation request.
If your Win7 is Retail it will not require activation after a motherboard change,Retail is never tied to the same PC so you change the motherboard etc as often as you like as far as im aware!!!Norn Iron Club Member 4560 -
If your Win7 is Retail it will not require activation after a motherboard change...0
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