Windows 10: Advice for swapping mobo/cpu and updating Windows

Discus and support Advice for swapping mobo/cpu and updating Windows in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have 2 pcs. PC 1 I have an upgraded license for Windows 10 Pro that I purchased. No license key was given. I swapped out the motherboard and cpu from... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Jeremy Strickland, May 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM.

  1. Advice for swapping mobo/cpu and updating Windows


    I have 2 pcs. PC 1 I have an upgraded license for Windows 10 Pro that I purchased. No license key was given. I swapped out the motherboard and cpu from an Intel to AMD. PC 1 boots up fine and seems fine but many people say reinstalling windows is a smart choice to avoid future problems. My worry is that it seems like because I swapped the motherboard, this version of Windows I have might not work upon a reinstall. I don't want to attempt reinstalling only to find out I can't later so I wonder if anyone can confirm this.Also, to make things more complicated, PC 2 I want to swap out the mobo/cpu

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    Jeremy Strickland, May 15, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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    I'm doing PC upgrades and changes entirely for my new mini-itx build.

    I'm not sure about how the process would work, but what are the appropriate steps I need to undertake before making my changes?

    • My personal data and files are backed up to my Onedrive, and have nothing to lose in terms of data.
    • I have an additional copy of Windows 10 (but would prefer not to use it in-case I do another PC build).
    • My MOBO and CPU upgrades are polar opposites of my current hardware:
      • OLD HARDWARE
        • Intel i5 6500
        • AsRock Killer MOBO
      • New Hardware
        • AMD Ryzen 7 2700x
        • Asus Strix X-470
    This is my first time doing a particular change so guiding steps would be greatly appreciated! Things like how to wipe my hard-drive and reinstall Windows, etc.
     
    Chris Anguiano, May 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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  4. Amol S. Win User

    Advice for swapping mobo/cpu and updating Windows

    Changing my MOBO and CPU a

    You will have to buy windows license if you change the motherboard, unless you made the computer originally in the first place, or bought a license key.
     
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