Windows 10: Moving Windows License to a new Motherboard

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    Hello,I am going to be upgrading my motherboard this week, and I was hoping to clarify some things based off my searching around.What I have read is that OEM licenses can not be transferred. From what I understand OEM licenses are ones that come pre-installed with a computer build. Where I am getting confused is I purchased a Windows 10 USB installer/license around 2018. The product description for that item says "Windows 10 - Home OEM" but my computer was assembled by me using custom parts and the Windows software was purchased separate.My question is does this license qualify for a transfer

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