If I Upgrade Processor, Do I Need To Buy New Windows 7 OS?

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Vince604

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Noob question, but I'm looking to upgrade my current dual core cpu to quad or 8 core, but i was wondering if once i upgrade to a new cpu, will i need to buy another Windows 7 os?
 
Nope, wondows is attatched to the motherboard not the processor, and what is your motherboard and current processor? i can check and tell you what it will support up to
 
Upgrading a cpu should not be an issue. On the other hand a motherboard or video card is a trigger. Ive had to call Microsoft for this mentioned above only. Microsoft expired my key and gave me a new one.
 
No, you don't need to buy another copy of Windows. You may need to just reactivate it.
 
Vince604 said:
Noob question, but I'm looking to upgrade my current dual core cpu to quad or 8 core, but i was wondering if once i upgrade to a new cpu, will i need to buy another Windows 7 os?
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Do you have OEM or retail version?

voyagerfan99 said:
No, you don't need to buy another copy of Windows. You may need to just reactivate it.
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We don't know if he have OEM or retail. So I'm asking OP. OEM is attached to motherboard. Retail does not attached to motherboard but a law state that can't installing windows 7 more than one computer. once buy new computer, must delete windows OS on old computer then installing new computer.
 
Jamebonds1 said:
Do you have OEM or retail version?



We don't know if he have OEM or retail. So I'm asking OP. OEM is attached to motherboard. Retail does not attached to motherboard but a law state that can't installing windows 7 more than one.
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I have OEM. Thanks. I didn't know OEM and retail are different.
 
Vince604 said:
I have OEM. Thanks. I didn't know OEM and retail are different.
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Just because you're plan to upgrade your CPU, you don't need buying new windows 7 OEM.

It should have code on your motherboard. Plus, I'm not sure if you really have AM3+ or not.

You have AMD cpu right?
 
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Jamebonds1 said:
We don't know if he have OEM or retail. So I'm asking OP. OEM is attached to motherboard. Retail does not attached to motherboard but a law state that can't installing windows 7 more than one computer. once buy new computer, must delete windows OS on old computer then installing new computer.
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Doesn't matter what he has because he's only swapping his CPU, NOT his motherboard.
 
Jamebonds1 said:
Just because you're plan to upgrade your CPU, you don't need buying new windows 7 OEM.

It should have code on your motherboard. Plus, I'm not sure if you really have AM3+ or not.

You have AMD cpu right?
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No i have intel processor, but that leads me to another question, can i upgrade from intel cpu to amd cpu?

Also, is amd known as a good brand?
 
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Intel and AMD are the only processor brands for desktops, they are completely sepperate and use different sockets, so they can't be changed.

go to cpuid.com and download cpu-z, then tell us the current processor and go to the mainboard tab and tell us the manufacturer and the model. You will be limited to an intel cpu but they are the better of the 2 currently, but if the computer is a few years old and on a dead (no longer used) socket, then amd could be a better cpu for that time, but you will be stuck so it doesn't matter.
 
Okay here's my computer cpu and motherboard specs. Please experts tell me if i'm able to upgrade (be specific because i'm noob! thanks)

CPU:
Cores 2
Threads 2
Name Intel Pentium D 945
Code Name Presler
Package Socket 775 LGA
Technology 65nm
Specification Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.40GHz
Family F
Extended Family F
Model 6
Extended Model 6
Stepping 4
Revision C1
Instructions MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, Intel 64
Virtualization Unsupported
Hyperthreading Not supported
Fan Speed 1985 RPM
Bus Speed 200.9 MHz
Rated Bus Speed 803.6 MHz
Stock Core Speed 3400 MHz
Stock Bus Speed 200 MHz
Caches
L1 Data Cache Size 2 x 16 KBytes
L1 trace cache 2 x 12 Kµops
L2 Unified Cache Size 2 x 2048 KBytes

Motherboard:
Model 775Dual-VSTA (CPUSocket)
Version 1.00
Chipset Vendor VIA
Chipset Model PT880 Pro
Chipset Revision 00
Southbridge Vendor VIA
Southbridge Model VT8237A
Southbridge Revision 00
System Temperature 41 °C
BIOS
Brand American Megatrends Inc.
Version P1.60
Date 08/04/2006
Voltage
CPU VCore 1.184 V
AUX 3.328 V
+3.3V 2.992 V
+5V 4.973 V
+12V 11.248 V
 
This APPEARS to be the coorect motherboard page, if you could open the computer and look for an ASRock logo and maybe the model too to confirm that would help

http://www.asrock.com/mb/cpu.asp?Model=775Dual-VSTA

But it only supports dual cores up to the X6800, which would be a good upgrade but not a great cost efficient one. You can probably get a decent deal on a Core2 Duo E6600 or one of those, but you will have to update the bios which is a risky thing, if you mess up you could basically destroy the motherboard. But if you really want an upgrade then I'd consider a new computer or getting a new motherboard and processor and OS copy, right now you can use windows 8 for free though.
 
voyagerfan99 said:
Doesn't matter what he has because he's only swapping his CPU, NOT his motherboard.
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I only information OP just make sure he know different between OEM and retail. I know he is try upgrade CPU.

Vince604 said:
No i have intel processor, but that leads me to another question, can i upgrade from intel cpu to amd cpu?

Also, is amd known as a good brand?
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You can not change CPU from intel to AMD. They're different socket. Intel is LGA and AMD is PGA.
 
jonnyp11 said:
Check if you live near a microcenter, they got super deals on the 3570k and mobos
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Hey thanks. I was just thinking this over and maybe i should wait. I feel like if i buy the quads now, it'll be outdated with 8 cores going mainstream. I'm going to wait a little longer. Maybe 2014 will be the right time. Thanks everyone for being helpful.
 
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