Even though I'm not planning on getting a new processor any time soon, I have some questions that I would like answered before I go looking for one:
1. If I get a new processor, do I have to reinstall Windows for the new system to work with the new processor? (I'm pretty sure I do, but just making sure)
2. Assuming I have to wipe my harddrives (I have 2), could I instead; buy a new HD, put it in the computer with the new processor, install Windows, put the 2 old HDs as slaves to the new one, and copy the old data onto the new HD? Then I wouldn't have to back everything up with DVDs and USB Drives... Because the only reason that you have to reinstall Windows is because of it recognizing the correct processor. So, accessing the files shouldn't be changed at all, right?
1. If I get a new processor, do I have to reinstall Windows for the new system to work with the new processor? (I'm pretty sure I do, but just making sure)
2. Assuming I have to wipe my harddrives (I have 2), could I instead; buy a new HD, put it in the computer with the new processor, install Windows, put the 2 old HDs as slaves to the new one, and copy the old data onto the new HD? Then I wouldn't have to back everything up with DVDs and USB Drives... Because the only reason that you have to reinstall Windows is because of it recognizing the correct processor. So, accessing the files shouldn't be changed at all, right?