Do i need a new OS if changing mobo and cpu

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Sorry for there dumb question but if i do need to get a new OS should i get windows 7 or 8. I know people hate windows 8 but would it be a good option for someone who is into the newer games?

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If your current OS is Windows 7 OEM and you change out the motherboard/CPU, then, per the license agreement, you are required to purchase a new Windows license (however, Microsoft often allows re-activation of your current license on new hardware). If your current OS is Windows 7 Retail or any version of Windows 8/8.1, then you will not need to purchase a new OS license.

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there is a benefit with W8 in some games, but not by a huge margin... and W8 also uses less RAM than w7 and is slightly more responsive... however I would say that the benefit does not justify the ease of use...

if you are more comfortable using w7, then use it... an OS is a program you use always... games are just games...

I had enough with w8 and microsoft BS in general... please dont use that crap ;)
 
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If your current OS is Windows 7 OEM and you change out the motherboard/CPU, then, per the license agreement, you are required to purchase a new Windows license (however, Microsoft often allows re-activation of your current license on new hardware). If your current OS is Windows 7 Retail or any version of Windows 8/8.1, then you will not need to purchase a new OS license.

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In theory it shouldn't matter (if you have a system builders license and not a prebuild system). Your OS is stored on your harddrive.

You can plug it in, select in your bios that it needs to boot using that hard drive and it should just run.

If you use your CPU in your mobo for the first time your mobo will detect the CPU and it should just boot.

And ever since i switched to windows 8 i haven't touched 7. It's fast, it's (relatively) stable (it's still windows Lol) and requires less of your hardware. According to a couple of reviews windows 8 performs better with games.
 
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Windows 8 boots really fast however I still miss using my start menu in windows 7 when I could do CTRL + ESC and then the down arrow for my most used programs and it was easy to rearrange. I don't use the windows 8 start menu at all unless if I accidentally clicked on the start menu icons or pressed CTRL + ESC out of habit.

so I have a cluttered desktop once again.
 
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how would i get my reactivation code from Microsoft?
 
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Install the OS and attempt to activate using your current key. If activation passes, you're done. If not, then it should present you with a 1-800 number to contact Microsoft. If they want to let you re-activate, they'll give you a new activation code.

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