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So I am upgrading my computer

  • i5-2320
    10GB RAM
    GTX EVGA 295
    IPISB-CH2(Chicago)
    2TB HDD
    750W PSU
and after reading a few forum posts I've seen that regularly when upgrading your CPU you don't need to re-install windows but since I'm upgrading just about everything except the HDD, PSU, and GPU. I am going to need a new OS, I prefer windows 7. Which version, as far as Home, Proffesional or whatever I don't really care, unless there is some reason I am unaware of that I should know as to why I should care. Please let me if this is the case.
Here is what I'm upgrading

  • i5-4590
    16GB RAM @2400 mhz
    ASUS HERO VII Z97
    250GB SSD
Yes I am going to put my OS into my SSD. Now here's what confusing me when I shopped around for a new OS I saw things like OEM, FULL, re-install version, and other stuff and I don't know which to pick. Thanks for the help guys.
 
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That's going to depend on how long you intend to keep this system. If you're only going to keep it for a year or so before rebuilding a new core system (motherboard/CPU/RAM), then I'd go with a Retail/Full version as it can be installed onto a new build (but installed only on one system at a time). If you intend to keep this system for several years (upgrading components other than the motherboard) and you don't mind purchasing a new Windows license when that time comes, then you're safe purchasing the OEM version.

I've never heard of a "re-install" version, but it sounds like something one might find on EBay; meaning someone has a re-install disk from an OEM partner like Dell or Acer and are trying to pawn it off and make a few bucks...
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That's going to depend on how long you intend to keep this system. If you're only going to keep it for a year or so before rebuilding a new core system (motherboard/CPU/RAM), then I'd go with a Retail/Full version as it can be installed onto a new build (but installed only on one system at a time). If you intend to keep this system for several years (upgrading components other than the motherboard) and you don't mind purchasing a new Windows license when that time comes, then you're safe purchasing the OEM version.

I've never heard of a "re-install" version, but it sounds like something one might find on EBay; meaning someone has a re-install disk from an OEM partner like Dell or Acer and are trying to pawn it off and make a few bucks. The problem is, these versions are often tied to the specific model of computer it originally came with and won't work with a new build. Just stick with the OEM/Retail versions.

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I have windows 7 right now it just that since I bought my computer pre-built like a dumbass I had to upgrade everything one piece at a time. And now that I'm getting that SSD I want install windows 7 into it and since I bought it prebuilt it didn't come with an installation disc. In other words I need to buy a new copy of windows and I don't know which to buy.
 
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Alright well since I am upgrading the motherboard(the whole reason I need a new OS) I suppose I am going to have to get the full version then?
 
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Sorry. I guess I didn't explain that well enough.

OEM versions are Full versions, but with installation restrictions. It's tied to the (new) motherboard and cannot be installed onto any other computer. Should you decide to build another completely new computer, you would be required to purchase a new Windows 7 License.

Retail versions are Full versions, but without some installation restrictions. It's not tied to the (new) motherboard. Should you later decide you want to build a completely new computer, you can re-use the Retail version of the OS.

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