Switching from AMD to i7

[jlear3]

Yes, i just wanted to know if theres anything i'll have to do to switch my mobo and processor, ive switched mobos and stuff but not processor, anything i should do? do i need to format my OS drive or will it be fine the way it is? thanx!

 

[jlear3]

i know that, sorry i should have explained more, aside from all of the upgrades, anything else lol

 

[amnotanoobie]

You would need to do a clean install of your OS. That should be pretty much what you'd need to do. I have tried repairing an install of WinXP when I changed the mobo and processor, and honestly I wish I didn't. It was detecting the old hardware config on some of my apps, and it generally feels "dirty".

 

[ulysses35]

Clean install is better option.... but you know if you are really brave you can use the new kit with your old install of windows. However you need to remvoe the drivers for your mobo before starting the upgrade.

Even then there might be some issues.....

 

[UltraO]

Clean install. Or you might run into serious issues.

And hey I agree they do feel quite "dirty"

 

[jlear3]

Clean install it is, thanx alot guys!


ps, i really dont think that cooler'd fit in my scout case it looks huge!