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Upgrading motherboard -> Implications on Windows

Started by I love my vans , Oct 15 2006 02:17 AM

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I love my vans

Posted 15 October 2006 - 02:17 AM

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Im running...

Windows XP Pro
Asus Board
ATI x700 graphics
AMD 3200+

I have been told to be cautious when upgrading to a P4 3.4Ghz on an ASUS board, with a PNY 7300GS graphics card, becuase driver conflicts may cause the machine to blue screen.

Is this true? and are there any other issues i should look out for...

Thanks (Y)

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Fenor

Posted 15 October 2006 - 05:06 AM

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Any time you do a major hardware change, like changing the motherboard of your computer, it is always a good idea to do a fresh install of XP after the change so things run as smooth as possibly. If doing a fresh install isn't an option for you, then you will at least have to do a repair installation (see link in my signature).

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