Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition and CPU upgrade
Posted by admin on Jul 8th, 2007
Hi I am currently running Windows Vista Ultimate 64bit edition on a relatively new system with a Intel Core2 6600 CPU chip. I am upgrading to the Core2 Extreme QuadCore Processor QX6700 chip.Is there any reason for me to reinstall Windows after I do the upgrade, or should everything work just the same as before?Any opinions or help would be greatly appreciated.Bruce Merkin
Jul 13th, 2007 at 04:18 pm
Bruce Merkin wrote: I just ugraded from a single to a dualcore CPU and had to change the HAL via an "inplace" upgrade of Windows XP. (My machine still booted, just didn't make use of the second core till I replaced the HAL.) Since you should already be running the multiprocessor HAL, you should be good to go. I'm assuming Vista works the same way.Here are some TechNet articles on the subject. Of course, these discuss XP and not Vista.1. HAL options after Windows XP or Windows Server 2003 Setup support.microsoft.com/kb/309283/enus2. How to force a Hardware Abstraction Layer during an upgrade or an installation of Windows XP support.microsoft.com/kb/299340/3. How to perform an inplace upgrade (reinstallation) of Windows XP support.microsoft.com/kb/315341/Hope all this helps,Margaret
Jul 15th, 2007 at 02:56 am
"Bruce Merkin" <Bruce Merkin@discussions.microsoft.com> All should be well if you're keeping the same motherboard and simply changing the processor.If you're installing a new motherboard then a reinstall / repair process may be needed. Only one way to find out for sure though (At this time I like to mention that backups are a GOOD thing). Well hopefully, things will be a little faster... Robert Moir rhymeswithgeek.com
Jul 20th, 2007 at 11:16 am
On Sun, 18 Mar 2007 18:33:15 0000, "Robert Moir" wrote: Post back and let us know that speed difference. I'm curious to see what your results are. Cheers, Steve Jain, Virtual Machine MVP vpc.essjae.com/
Jul 23rd, 2007 at 10:11 pm
"Steve Jain" Curious about that myself now you mention it, Steve. You've got to assume that the OP has already determined that the system is processorbound already.
Jul 28th, 2007 at 06:02 am
I'm running a Core 2 Duo dual core E6300 overclocked from 1.86 to 2.9GHz with 2GB DDR2 memory running at 830MHz with 4442T timing and on the latest Everest (3.800.945) benchmarks it runs faster than any of the dual core versions not overclocked and some 50% slower than the quad cores listed. And I only paid $185 vs $1100+ for the QX6700, in fact all the components for my new Vista rig including case /w 500w power supply cost $1150, you do the math. ;)