CPU upgrade question

[luckyman 0]

And we're back! Looking pretty good for my upgrade. Maybe even make the order today. Still planning on going from my E6700/4GB DDR2 to an i3/4GB DDR3, plus the MB of course.A stupid question if I may: If I change the CPU and MB, do I have to reload everything from scratch? I'm guessing my machine gets wiped clean but I just want to make sure.Also, if I may ask yet again, is there really any difference between the i3 530 and the i3 560 as far as FSX is concerned?Thanks again for all the help. :Peace:

Nope everything is the hardrive, keep it and it will be like you never upgraded.

[CanadaOne 36]

Nope everything is the hardrive, keep it and it will be like you never upgraded.

I'm sorry, I must be a particular colour of stupid today, but you are saying that if I do not re-install the OS and everything else, the HD will think I am still using my old hardware?

[dazz 69]

What is your OS in that installation? if it's W7 I'm pretty sure you'll be fine. I changed from AM3 to 1156 with no problems

[CanadaOne 36]

I'm using Win7 64-bit.I suppose I'll start backing things up anyway. Can't go wrong with that.

[luckyman 0]

I'm using Win7 64-bit.I suppose I'll start backing things up anyway. Can't go wrong with that.

No not your old harware but all your programs and etc will still be untouched