Probably a dumb question, but..

[Squark]

Ive bought a new CPU, if I install it into my current computer will it work straight away or will it require a fresh Windows install?

Thanks

 

[Squark]

Only problems might be if you had a single core cpu and have upped to a multi core one. As previously mentioned though, it should work no problems although Windows may need reactivating?

I presume that you have bought the right CPU for the socket on your motherboard right?

I'm going from an X2 to an X4 AMD, so 2 core to 4.

Its an AM2+ board so that shouldn't a problem, hopefully.