Changing CPU and motherboard on Windows 10 Pro OEM

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Gonzaleskk
Junior Member

03-23-2016, 01:19 AM

Hey there! Yes, you could try swapping the motherboard and CPU and boot up Windows normally. Just make sure everything is compatible before doing it. Good luck with the upgrade!

Gonzaleskk

03-23-2016, 01:19 AM #1

Hey there! Yes, you could try swapping the motherboard and CPU and boot up Windows normally. Just make sure everything is compatible before doing it. Good luck with the upgrade!

SLADE_Arcant
Member

129

03-28-2016, 03:37 PM

It seems the software might connect to the motherboard's serial number, meaning changing the board could affect the original OEM code.

SLADE_Arcant

03-28-2016, 03:37 PM #2

It seems the software might connect to the motherboard's serial number, meaning changing the board could affect the original OEM code.

Natedogorama
Junior Member

03-28-2016, 06:41 PM

From Windows 8 onward, hardware changes don't affect performance. I frequently swap hard drives between computers, using Windows 10 on each, and it scans for new devices before starting normally.

Natedogorama

03-28-2016, 06:41 PM #3

From Windows 8 onward, hardware changes don't affect performance. I frequently swap hard drives between computers, using Windows 10 on each, and it scans for new devices before starting normally.

xp37
Member

03-28-2016, 07:42 PM

Will it continue to function on Windows without needing a full reinstall?

xp37

03-28-2016, 07:42 PM #4

Will it continue to function on Windows without needing a full reinstall?

joshgar0006
Member

119

03-28-2016, 09:34 PM

I believe it should still proceed, though it will inform you that your authenticity is no longer present.

joshgar0006

03-28-2016, 09:34 PM #5

I believe it should still proceed, though it will inform you that your authenticity is no longer present.

seeker07
Senior Member

349

03-30-2016, 01:12 AM

It will work. You might see an "activate windows" prompt at the bottom of your screen. Reaching out to Microsoft with details about replacing a faulty motherboard resolved the issue completely.

seeker07

03-30-2016, 01:12 AM #6

It will work. You might see an "activate windows" prompt at the bottom of your screen. Reaching out to Microsoft with details about replacing a faulty motherboard resolved the issue completely.

Badboy200123
Junior Member

03-30-2016, 06:23 AM

They say you can't fit an 8700 in a 6400 motherboard... it just doesn't work. Didn't read the post, lol. Edited November 14, 2017 by Jrock im a retard

Badboy200123

03-30-2016, 06:23 AM #7

They say you can't fit an 8700 in a 6400 motherboard... it just doesn't work. Didn't read the post, lol. Edited November 14, 2017 by Jrock im a retard

XKirito_SAO
Member

03-30-2016, 07:23 AM

Thanks for the support, I’ll give it a try. I’ll reach out to Microsoft and, if needed, consider purchasing a new one next month at a lower price.

XKirito_SAO

03-30-2016, 07:23 AM #8

Thanks for the support, I’ll give it a try. I’ll reach out to Microsoft and, if needed, consider purchasing a new one next month at a lower price.

xX_IceyWolf_Xx
Senior Member

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03-30-2016, 09:43 AM

Reach out to MS and mention you're swapping in a dead MMO—could earn you a key or similar.

xX_IceyWolf_Xx

03-30-2016, 09:43 AM #9

Reach out to MS and mention you're swapping in a dead MMO—could earn you a key or similar.

IamVirTuoZ
Member

03-30-2016, 02:21 PM

#10

Sure, here you go!

IamVirTuoZ

03-30-2016, 02:21 PM #10

Sure, here you go!

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