i have a dell T3400 workstation running windows xp pro and i want to swap out my E4600 dual core for a Q6600 quad core. I know the hardware will be compatible but my question is will i need to reinstall windows xp once i swap out the cpu. has anyone one done this sucessfully or will i need to do a fresh install?
thanks for the reply and im glad to hear that. as for the heating issue since i was a fool and bought a dell instead of building my own system i will be running the Q6600 at stock speeds and the standard cooling should be fine.
sammorris i know it will owrk because the q4600 is an option as an upgrade but i was worried i would have to reinstall my xp pro after i swap the chip but i spoke with dell tech support and they said it would boot just fine so i will kepp you all posted.
woops thats right im going from a e4600 to q6600, lol.. But i will not be changing the mobo just a striaight cpu swap. i the board on the dell t3400 precision supports the q6600 ans should be just fine according to dell tech support, we will see!
