Windows 7 and changing mobo + cpu + ram

jwatson876 · 11-28-2009, 01:18 PM

I'm currently using an AMD 64 x2 +5000 processor, and I just bought an i5, along with a new mobo and new ram. When I switch out the parts will I need to reinstall windows, or just run the repair disk? Or something else maybe? I'd rather no re-install windows if I don't have to but I'd rather reinstall windows than suffer any noticeable performance loss. Thanks for your time guys.

**Tyree** · 11-28-2009, 01:55 PM

You will need to reinstall Windows with that much of a major hardware change.

jwatson876 · 11-28-2009, 01:56 PM

Ok, thanks!

11-28-2009, 01:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
jwatson876 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 13 OS: Windows 7 x64	Windows 7 and changing mobo + cpu + ram I'm currently using an AMD 64 x2 +5000 processor, and I just bought an i5, along with a new mobo and new ram. When I switch out the parts will I need to reinstall windows, or just run the repair disk? Or something else maybe? I'd rather no re-install windows if I don't have to but I'd rather reinstall windows than suffer any noticeable performance loss. Thanks for your time guys.

11-28-2009, 01:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 8,378 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Windows 7 and changing mobo + cpu + ram You will need to reinstall Windows with that much of a major hardware change. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

11-28-2009, 01:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwatson876 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 13 OS: Windows 7 x64	Re: Windows 7 and changing mobo + cpu + ram Ok, thanks!