[SOLVED] New system

[KristoT7]

Hello!

I am building a new system the parts are already on their way.
But a troubling thought occurred to me. I am planning to keep using my relatively new ( 4-5 months ) hard drive and my SSD and swap out everything else.
Do i need to do a fresh Windows install since i am getting a different motherboard? Or because of the bios boot and current OS unfamiliarity with new system specs would i need a new install?
If there is no OS on the HDD can i keep using that without formating?

Kind regards,
Kristo

 

[PC Tailor]

You can keep using the HDD as long as you're not booting into an OS on it no problem. It's effectively plug and play.
The SSD with your OS is a 50/50 bet - but you'll likely find that when you boot, it will work initially, then the OS will deactivate and act as if it's non-genuine.
Best practice is to clean install the OS. And frankly, this is always the option I choose and it comes with added benefits.

 

[KristoT7]

OK!
Thank you very much for your fast response!