Athlon64 upgrade

mds303 · 04-17-2006, 05:07 AM

My current specs:
Athlon XP 2700
1Gig RAM (PC3200)
2 x 40gig HDD
I want to upgrade to an Athlon 64 CPU (single core 939). Is it possible to just buy a new mobo and processor and keep everything else the same or will i have to re-install everything(ie software)?
At a later date was hoping to eventually go for the dual core CPU.

Nitestick · 04-17-2006, 05:22 AM

it is possible but i would reccomend a clean install of windows.

aliasaid · 04-17-2006, 07:16 AM

i think since you're getting a new mobo you'll have to do a fresh install of windows

b1gapl · 04-17-2006, 08:26 AM

I was thinking of changing my mobo. I can't use the reformatting software that came with my computer originally? My comp is from sony.

mds303 · 04-17-2006, 10:50 AM

Thanks alot guys, I'll backup all my stuff and get started. Was hoping not to but I know its the best option.

reggie_da_man · 04-17-2006, 06:30 PM

Make sure to get a Venice core! Also what motherboard are you getting? I reccomend the MSI K8N Neo4-F.

MrZucchiniHead · 04-17-2006, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by reggie_da_man
Make sure to get a Venice core! Also what motherboard are you getting? I reccomend the MSI K8N Neo4-F.

i second that

old_geekster50 · 04-18-2006, 12:15 AM

I recommend a DFI Ultra-D. It is a great OC'er and DFI-Street is a great resource: http://www.dfi-street.com/forum/index.php

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