will i need to reinstall windows 8 if i buy a new mobo and CPU?

powerpumpkin · Jan 11, 2014

Hello i am a windows 8.1 user and i was wondering if i was to get a new mobo/cpu combo would i need to reinstall windows 8? The motherboard and CPU that I am looking at are
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=5257136&SID=ShopAMD

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=13-128-514

current mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131885

current processor:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113280

also if anybody has any other mobo recommendations could you post them? This one has mixed reviews. I'm looking for something 200 or under

USAFRet · Jan 11, 2014

Do you need to? Maybe not.
Should you? Yes.

crookedmouth · Jan 11, 2014

If it is an OEM version of Windows that either came with a pre-built system or was bought as a system builder oem version then it is attached to your current mobo. I would contact Microsoft if you are unsure.

Edit : whoops I misunderstood. In answer to your question no you don't I have seen no evidence that swapping a hard drive out causes any problems even to a completely different pc.

USAFRet · Jan 11, 2014

crookedmouth :

That is no longer a consideration with Windows 8 and 8.1. You can move it to new hardware as much as you want.
Only installed on one at a time. But the differing hardware is not a problem regarding licensing.

Dark Lord of Tech · Jan 11, 2014

With windows 7 OEM the license is tied to the first motherboard it's installed on.With Windows 8.1 (No more OEM versions) you can move it to another build when you are done with this one , but only one computer at a time.With Windows 8.1 you can change all the hardware you want including the motherboard.

OEM versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:

- OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel

- OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on

- OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

- OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system

Microsoft.com ^

OEM vs. Retail

OEM Windows 7 comes preinstalled on computers. This is the cheapest way to buy windows. Large PC manufacturers like Dell, HP etc. (collectively called royalty OEMs) install windows on millions of such PCs. The main characteristics of such systems are:

The license agreement and support agreement is between you and the PC maker, not MS.

Activation by the end user is not required. Windows is preactivated at the factory by the OEM using images and standard SLP keys.

Your copy of windows is locked to that PC. The license is not transferable.

OEM system builder is what you get when you buy from say Newegg or from a local "white box" vendor. It too has the characteristics of Royalty OEM windows. Although it is possible for an individual to buy a System Builder copy, the license requires that the software be installed using the OPK (OEM preinstall kit) and then resold.

Retail version is what you buy from a retailer like Amazon or Bestbuy. Its a full price version that comes packaged in a retail box with a retail product key. It has to be activated online via MS servers using the key on the box, it is not tied to the PC it was first installed on, though it can only be used on a single computer at a time. And, MS directly provides the support for it. It is also more expensive than OEM copies.

As far as functionality is concerned, theres no difference between any of the versions above, given any specific edition (i.e. between OEM pro and retail pro, or between OEM ultimate and retail ultimate).

sevenforums.com

Windows 8 is a whole different ballgame.

License agreement for the transfer of a Windows 8 license
http://personaluselicense.windows.com/en-US/default.aspx

powerpumpkin · Jan 11, 2014

crookedmouth :

not talking about the hard drive, talking about swapping out the mobo/CPU

USAFRet · Jan 11, 2014

powerpumpkin :

Again, do you need to reinstall? Maybe.
Should you reinstall? Probably.

The OEM licensing for Windows 8 does not enter into the equation. Only the actual functionality.

crookedmouth · Jan 11, 2014

I can't quote on my mobile but thank you USAfret! I didn't know that and that makes Windows 8 very attractive. That changes my view much. I was going to leapfrog to Windows 9 when ever that comes out but just wow.

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