Need to get a new motherboard that is compatible with my new graphics card

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Need to get a new motherboard that is compatible with my new graphics card, the MSI Radeon R9 390. Can anyone help me please?

Processor- Intel Core i5-2300
Power supply- Corsair TX750 watt
(NEW) Graphics card- MSI Radeon R9 390
 
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Yes thank you for replying, my budget is $80, but i would like it to be $70 or less.
 
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Are you sure it will fit, i bought a prebuilt computer the "Lenovo IdeaCentre K330" im not sure what the case size is. So do you think it will fit?
 
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Okay also one more question, will this motherboard damage my graphical quality in any way? And what are the cons/benefits of this motherboard? Sorry im new to picking out motherboards.
 
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Okay good thanks, also one more thing, sorry im a pain lol. If i wanted to update my CPU in the future will this motherboard support it. Lets say if i bought another i5 or switched to a AMD cpu, would those be compatible?
 
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You do realize that you are now way over budget, right? You have a pre-built OEM Lenovo. That comes with a Lenovo OEM version of Windows that is most definitely tied to the existing motherboard. There's a very good chance you will not be able to use the copy of Windows you currently own as the new motherboard will not be Lenovo based. This can require a new copy of Windows, since I doubt that Microsoft will issue a new key on a Lenovo licence. Might just want to look into that before you upgrade past the point of budget.
 
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They listed the product activation key on the side of my computer, will that one not work with the next motherboard. I thought that your hard drive held the information for your windows license.
 
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Not for OEM licences. The activation key is tied to the motherboard itself. Lenovo, Dell, Asus, Acer, HP all have OEM versions of Windows that's basically proprietary to them. They add software into Windows take it their own. I'd give Microsoft a call and/or Lenovo to see exactly what their recommendations are, whether they'll need to issue a new key, which they have been good about if it's just a replacement motherboard. It's Microsoft's/Lenovo's way of making sure you aren't building 2 or 3 pc's and using only 1 windows key.
 
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My budget has been raised to $90, what do you suggest i should get. Preferably a red and black color scheme.
 
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Okay i will look into that tomorrow, if they wont supply me with a new one i will ask one of my uncles to give me an extra one of theirs. Also do you have a recommendation on what motherboard i should get that would fit my build, can go up to $90 ande i prefer a red and black color scheme. thanks
 
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