New CPU, GPU and RAM - reinstall OS too?

EddScott · 6 Mar 2006 at 11:01

I've bought a new CPU, graphics card and RAM for my computer.

Should I do a fresh XP install too?

Ta.

TechnoCorruption · 6 Mar 2006 at 11:08

Probly not, I only reinstall when swapping motherboards

BigDom · 6 Mar 2006 at 11:08

Not essential. If the Graphics is the same make ( i.e. ATI or Nvidia ) as the old then no problems at all. If you've swapped then you should make sure you remove all traces of the old drivers before swapping cards.

Princey · 6 Mar 2006 at 11:17

Yeah use a program like Driver Cleaner Pro.

valerian · 6 Mar 2006 at 14:31

no, xp may ask for reactivation though