Hello! Unfortunately, my new computer build has hit an issue I can't overcome without a hardware change: my current motherboard has noticeable coil whine, and I want to replace it entirely with a new motherboard (different model and all).
My question is: is there something special I need to be worried about when doing this "operation"? Provided I make sure all current components are compatible with the new board, it's as simple as unplugging from the old board and moving stuff to the new one right?
Also, I have questions about my Windows 10 installation. I currently have 2 SSDs I'm using for storage that I would like to erase completely before moving to the new board. I would like the drives to be as "clean" as if they were new, so I can avoid the system trying to boot into Windows on the new board. I have a Windows 10 USB drive, so I'm assuming I boot to that drive - run the installer and wipe the drivers during windows installation then quit the installer? Is there a better way to wipe drives so they are "clean" for the installation of the new board?
My last question revolves around the activation key for Windows 10 Pro. I already used the OEM key on my current, soon-to-be replaced, motherboard. As the new motherboard is a new model entirely, I'm assuming I have to get a new Windows 10 key for the new board? Can I install Windows 10 from the USB drive i currently own, skip the activation key step, install windows, and then buy the key later to activate the install? Or should I just buy a new key now? Any way to avoid having to buy a new $200 key to begin with?
My specs if needed:
OLD board: Asus Prime Z390-A
NEW board: ASRock Z390 Steel Legend
Windows 10 Pro
i7-9700
MSI GTX 1650 Super
Corsair RM750x
2 Samsung SSDs for storage
Thanks for any help you can provide.
My question is: is there something special I need to be worried about when doing this "operation"? Provided I make sure all current components are compatible with the new board, it's as simple as unplugging from the old board and moving stuff to the new one right?
Also, I have questions about my Windows 10 installation. I currently have 2 SSDs I'm using for storage that I would like to erase completely before moving to the new board. I would like the drives to be as "clean" as if they were new, so I can avoid the system trying to boot into Windows on the new board. I have a Windows 10 USB drive, so I'm assuming I boot to that drive - run the installer and wipe the drivers during windows installation then quit the installer? Is there a better way to wipe drives so they are "clean" for the installation of the new board?
My last question revolves around the activation key for Windows 10 Pro. I already used the OEM key on my current, soon-to-be replaced, motherboard. As the new motherboard is a new model entirely, I'm assuming I have to get a new Windows 10 key for the new board? Can I install Windows 10 from the USB drive i currently own, skip the activation key step, install windows, and then buy the key later to activate the install? Or should I just buy a new key now? Any way to avoid having to buy a new $200 key to begin with?
My specs if needed:
OLD board: Asus Prime Z390-A
NEW board: ASRock Z390 Steel Legend
Windows 10 Pro
i7-9700
MSI GTX 1650 Super
Corsair RM750x
2 Samsung SSDs for storage
Thanks for any help you can provide.