Good CPU to upgrade from FX 8120?

[GeneralJim25]

So, Im looking to upgrade my processor. Ignore my sig, as that was the old version of this build. It is paired with an r9 270X. I wish AMD had more than just minor incremental stock clock improvements over this processor available, but sadly I have come to the realization, that without waiting atleast another year they likely wont release anything better. What currently released CPU would you recommend as an upgrade? I am looking to pair what ever CPU is recommended with either the GTX 970, r9 390, or GTX 1070

 

[GeneralJim25]

for instance if you take a HDD or SSD fro one system and put it in a different system it may BSOD on boot because product keys are tied to the motherboard. That and it has information that the other system does not have because of hardware. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

But would it have to be a totally new key? Or would just reinstalling it work? Windows is hella expensive for that lol

 

[a39232]

for instance if you take a HDD or SSD fro one system and put it in a different system it may BSOD on boot because product keys are tied to the motherboard. That and it has information that the other system does not have because of hardware. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

But would it have to be a totally new key? Or would just reinstalling it work? Windows is hella expensive for that lol

you just need to reinstall it. I would always recommend a fresh install with a new system less chances of an issue.

 

[GeneralJim25]

for instance if you take a HDD or SSD fro one system and put it in a different system it may BSOD on boot because product keys are tied to the motherboard. That and it has information that the other system does not have because of hardware. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

But would it have to be a totally new key? Or would just reinstalling it work? Windows is hella expensive for that lol

you just need to reinstall it. I would always recommend a fresh install with a new system less chances of an issue.

You had me worried there for a moment lol

 

[photonboy]

for instance if you take a HDD or SSD fro one system and put it in a different system it may BSOD on boot because product keys are tied to the motherboard. That and it has information that the other system does not have because of hardware. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

But would it have to be a totally new key? Or would just reinstalling it work? Windows is hella expensive for that lol

you just need to reinstall it. I would always recommend a fresh install with a new system less chances of an issue.

You had me worried there for a moment lol

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You may need a new license, however Windows 10 seems to be working for people to upgrade W7 or W8 licenses that were considered non-genuine so I'm not sure what's going on. I've seen people install W7/W8 but not activate (because they can't on the new hardware) then insert a W10 disc created from the MS media creation tool, upgrade and it activated. Go figure...

Also, W10 appears to be transferable but don't quote me:
http://www.howtogeek.com/226510/how-to-use-your-free-windows-10-license-after-changing-your-pc%E2%80%99s-hardware/

"However, replacing your computer’s motherboard or CPU will likely be so big a change that it prevents the PC from automatically activating. Windows 10 will see it as a different hardware configuration, one which isn’t allowed to have the free upgrade.

If you run into this problem, you should just be able to clean-install Windows 10 normally. Skip both prompts when you’re asked to enter a product key. After it installs, it will attempt to activate itself with Microsoft and won’t automatically activate. It will be considered non-genuine until you activate it. The activation screen will prompt you to purchase a new license from the Windows Store.

According to Gabriel Aul, Vice President of Engineering for the Windows & Devices group at Microsoft, you can then contact support from within Windows 10, explain the situation, and they’ll activate Windows 10 for you"

So not quite sure what's going on.

 

[GeneralJim25]

for instance if you take a HDD or SSD fro one system and put it in a different system it may BSOD on boot because product keys are tied to the motherboard. That and it has information that the other system does not have because of hardware. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.

But would it have to be a totally new key? Or would just reinstalling it work? Windows is hella expensive for that lol

you just need to reinstall it. I would always recommend a fresh install with a new system less chances of an issue.

You had me worried there for a moment lol

??
You may need a new license, however Windows 10 seems to be working for people to upgrade W7 or W8 licenses that were considered non-genuine so I'm not sure what's going on. I've seen people install W7/W8 but not activate (because they can't on the new hardware) then insert a W10 disc created from the MS media creation tool, upgrade and it activated. Go figure...

Also, W10 appears to be transferable but don't quote me:
http://www.howtogeek.com/226510/how-to-use-your-free-windows-10-license-after-changing-your-pc%E2%80%99s-hardware/

"However, replacing your computer’s motherboard or CPU will likely be so big a change that it prevents the PC from automatically activating. Windows 10 will see it as a different hardware configuration, one which isn’t allowed to have the free upgrade.

If you run into this problem, you should just be able to clean-install Windows 10 normally. Skip both prompts when you’re asked to enter a product key. After it installs, it will attempt to activate itself with Microsoft and won’t automatically activate. It will be considered non-genuine until you activate it. The activation screen will prompt you to purchase a new license from the Windows Store.

According to Gabriel Aul, Vice President of Engineering for the Windows & Devices group at Microsoft, you can then contact support from within Windows 10, explain the situation, and they’ll activate Windows 10 for you"

So not quite sure what's going on.

Hmm I will keep that in mind. I hope that I dont have to jump through too many hoops if I upgrade