I'm getting a new motherboard and CPU this Christmas (I'm going from AMD to Intel basically) and this is my first time installing a new motherboard into a computer that's not a fresh build and I have my concerns.
I heard some things about some versions of Windows being tied to the motherboard and basically considering a motherboard change a brand new computer. Is this true? For 8.1 will I have to get a whole new OS or will I be fine with installing a new motherboard and reinstalling Windows on it? (Not entirely sure if I need to reinstall Windows either).
Also will upgrading to Windows 10 before changing out my motherboard be better? Will I still be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free afterwards?
I don't know what I should do about these things.
I heard some things about some versions of Windows being tied to the motherboard and basically considering a motherboard change a brand new computer. Is this true? For 8.1 will I have to get a whole new OS or will I be fine with installing a new motherboard and reinstalling Windows on it? (Not entirely sure if I need to reinstall Windows either).
Also will upgrading to Windows 10 before changing out my motherboard be better? Will I still be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free afterwards?
I don't know what I should do about these things.
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