If I change my motherboard and CPU...?

Depending on what you're switching from and to, you may end up needing to reinstall / reactivate Windows. Your best bet is to uninstall all the applications and drivers relating to your motherboard before you swap them out.
 
well, switching to a quad core... and a P45 mobo, or I might get the Core i7 920 with gigabyte X58 (if my dad spots the mobo)

Also, is the Q8200 anygood? does it compare to the Q6600?
 
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[-0MEGA-];1222307 said:
Also note that if you get an X58 motherboard you will also need to buy DDR3 RAM.
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I know that.

But RAM is plug and play.

So all I need is the Mobo and CPU

I know the CPU is plug and play, but the mobo has drivers etc, so ill need to install those possibly....
 
Computer_Freak said:
I know that.

But RAM is plug and play.

So all I need is the Mobo and CPU

I know the CPU is plug and play, but the mobo has drivers etc, so ill need to install those possibly....
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The issue really comes when you are changing 3 devices at once, I believe that is the limit at where Microsoft will ask you to reactivate Windows, so be prepared for that. Also note that there is a possibility that you will need to reinstall Windows after switching motherboards.
 
[-0MEGA-];1222337 said:
The issue really comes when you are changing 3 devices at once, I believe that is the limit at where Microsoft will ask you to reactivate Windows, so be prepared for that. Also note that there is a possibility that you will need to reinstall Windows after switching motherboards.
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Just changing the motherboard ends up looking like a lot more than 3 devices. But for Windows to boot, you almost always need to clear the old drivers out or run a repair.
 
Cromewell said:
Just changing the motherboard ends up looking like a lot more than 3 devices. But for Windows to boot, you almost always need to clear the old drivers out or run a repair.
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True, which is why it's good to keep in mind that you most likely will have to reactivate Windows afterwards.

And just to add on, as I said earlier the best thing to do prior to installing your new devices is to remove all the drivers and applications related to them.
 
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