OEM keys are manufacturer-issued, while retail keys come from authorized dealers.
OEM keys are manufacturer-issued, while retail keys come from authorized dealers.
Despite the terms, 99% of the time you can still rely on the automated system to activate an OEM key on another board. Simply inform the system you're using it on one computer, and it will switch everything to the new ID. This approach will, however, deactivate any other copy if you attempt to use it to create two activated copies.
It doesn't matter how you view it; I simply moved to a new motherboard and CPU while keeping the same OEM key without any problems.
This situation is well covered in existing information, so you don't need to repeat it. Windows activation details are thoroughly explained online. Consider checking out Google for a clearer perspective before making any decisions. There might be other reasons behind this, but I won't list them unless you ask. Also, the version is new.