changing mobo with Win XP

[Bok]

I may try to upgrade my main windows box with the quadcore. It's currently got an X2 4200+ with an Asus P5B SLi mobo in it.

Any pitfalls to look for ? I think I just remove the motherboard drivers, boot up with the XP disk and do a repair ? Then probably have to get a new key from MS?

On an aside, I just got back from NY and thought I'd open up my box with the quadcore in, seems there is no heatsink :(

So I went ahead and ordered on of Peltier Coolers (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?Sku=ULT33186)

Not tried one before but I'm hoping it'll keep things fairly cool!

Bok :cheers:

[IronBits]

Install drivers for new mobo first, then shutdown and do the swap out.
Have fun!

[Sleepsalot]

Hey Bok,
Is it 64bit XP or 32bit? I have both. Call me.
Wayne

[PS2pcGAMER]

XP activation is pretty lenient when swapping hardware. I have moved my XP license to 4-5 computers and only had to call Microsoft once. I had no problem getting an activation code from them (they don't give you a new serial).