Windows 10: Question about transferring Windows OEM key from pre-built to new motherboard.

I have a SkyTech pre-built with an OEMM key. I'm getting a new MB so I can overclock and get some better RAM. I've seen some conflicting info about this, but it does sound like I can transfer the key if I sign-in with my live account and tie the key to that, then add the new "device" to the account. I would prefer not to tie my Windows install to my MS account though and I'm wondering, is that the only way I can transfer an OEM key to a new motherboard, or is it possible to say call Microsoft and have them validate the key on the new hardware?

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