Changing the motherboard and CPU setup involves updating your system's hardware configuration.
Changing the motherboard and CPU setup involves updating your system's hardware configuration.
Yes, you can replace the motherboard and CPU while keeping your old SSDs, but make sure your Windows installation is compatible with the new hardware. Check the system requirements for your current OS version and ensure the new components meet them before proceeding.
The Windows license and operating system are linked to the SSD. If it's an OEM license, it's connected to the motherboard. With a retail copy of Windows, it's either in the SSD or tied to a Microsoft account, so connecting it should work normally. There’s an older discussion thread for more details, plus some Reddit conversations about the issue.
Usually it works best to reinstall the software. If you purchased an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) version, it's linked to your specific hardware and processor. Switching devices means you should obtain a new license since it's for another machine. Retail licenses or those connected to a Microsoft account can be transferred between users.
It's not advised since situations rarely need perfect smoothness during this process.