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  1. viktor.20 Win User

    Upgrade mobo and cpu


    Hello im upgrading my motherboardand cpu,and my question is what i need to archivemaybe my windows?Also were I can find my windows key?Thanks.

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    viktor.20, Dec 12, 2023
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  2. Changing my MOBO and CPU a

    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, Dec 12, 2023
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  3. Amol S. Win User
    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.
     
    Amol S., Dec 12, 2023
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  4. Kenp180 Win User

    Upgrade mobo and cpu

    Upgrading mobo and cpu

    Currently have AMD Phenomx4, ddr3 ram with AM3 socket. Moving to AMD 10a-7700k cpu and ASUS mobo which use ddr3 but are FM2+ socket. Will my version of Win10 (1709), downloaded as free upgrade from Win7, be linked to my MS Account and therefore reactivate
    automatically with such a hardware change. Or will I need to purchase another licence or alter BIOS settings. I am a complete novice on this side of computing so any helpful advice very much appreciated.

    Thanking you in advance
     
    Kenp180, Dec 12, 2023
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