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OT - PC upgrade again... (testing a CPU this time)
mcerd1 - 18/2/09 at 10:34 AM

I've just just got my 'new' CPU in the post (Pentium D 840 EE)


if I just shove it in will windows (XP pro) have a fit and want reactivated again ?

also can anyone recommend any programs that will put it through its paces ?

vinny1275 - 18/2/09 at 10:44 AM

Windows might need reactivating, it should be straightforward to do tho.

to test it - search for some benchmarking tools (you could always do a before and after to see the difference...). These can also test your memory bandwidth, etc...

Cheers


vince

mcerd1 - 18/2/09 at 10:59 AM

quote:
Originally posted by vinny1275
Windows might need reactivating, it should be straightforward to do tho.

yeah, but its a PITA - I've done it before a few times so now I have to phone them every time

so I might just re-intall it all while I'm at it (or at least use another disk to test it for a few days and re-install properly later)

[Edited on 18/2/09 by mcerd1]

BenB - 18/2/09 at 12:03 PM

If you want to test it to its max use Prime 95 on a torture test. Just make sure the heatsink and fan are in good shape first!!!

serieslandy - 18/2/09 at 01:21 PM

You shouldn't have to reactivate it, i've never had a problem swapping cpu's

mcerd1 - 18/2/09 at 01:46 PM

we'll I'll find out later......

anyone got any other free benchmark software they'd recomend ?

mcerd1 - 18/2/09 at 01:56 PM

quote:
Originally posted by BenB
If you want to test it to its max use Prime 95 on a torture test. Just make sure the heatsink and fan are in good shape first!!!


it should be - its the only new bit