cpu installation

crward · 11-17-2004, 12:51 PM

noob question comming......
i'm changing cpu tonight and need to know if it is better to install it from a clean install or can i get away with flashing the bios without having to reinstall my os?

TheMajor · 11-17-2004, 01:01 PM

You don't need to re-install your OS.
You don't need to flash your BIOS either, unless if it is needed to support the CPU.

jaksback · 11-17-2004, 02:31 PM

the clean install is for if you replace the whole mobo

crward · 11-17-2004, 02:39 PM

thanks guys

11-17-2004, 12:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
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11-17-2004, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
crward True Techie Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 173	thanks guys __________________ e6700 @ 3.0ghz stock cooling bfg nforce 680i dual bfg 8800gtx Corsair XMS2-6400 C4 TwinX PC2-6400 2GB Barracuda 7200.10 320GB 16MB Cache SATA-II x2 Enermax Galaxy 850W Razer Copperhead Tempest Blue 2000dpi Gaming Mouse Saitek Eclipse 2 Illuminated Keyboard NEC LCD20WGX2 Silver Widescreen 20" TFT Monitor

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11-17-2004, 01:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheMajor PowerQuest / Opera Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 10,042	You don't need to re-install your OS. You don't need to flash your BIOS either, unless if it is needed to support the CPU.

11-17-2004, 02:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
jaksback Master Techie Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,007	the clean install is for if you replace the whole mobo