Question swapping out motherboard and CPU in HP Omen 870-224

[FoxTheTrickster]

Hello,

I bought an HP Omen 870-224 a little over a year ago. At the time it was a great deal. I'm looking to swap the Motherboard and CPU from Intel to AMD. I don't have the money to build a new machine, so please don't suggest I do that.

My question is; has anyone done this or does anyone know if I'll need to buy a new HDD as well. My only concern is the OEM hard drive might be locked to the current motherboard.

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05389962 here is a link to the parts and "compatible" upgrades. If I have to buy a new HDD with the Motherboard and CPU, I'll just buy an i7-7700 for now.

Thank you.

 

[Obakasama]

The HDD won't be locked to the motherboard, but the Windows licence will be.

The other aspect to be wary about is if you're going to use the same case/cabinet is whether it has standard positions for the motherboard standoffs.

 

[FoxTheTrickster]

The HDD won't be locked to the motherboard, but the Windows licence will be.

The other aspect to be wary about is if you're going to use the same case/cabinet is whether it has standard positions for the motherboard standoffs.

Thank you, I checked the positions for the motherboard and I shouldn’t have an issue mounting a new uATX one in its place. The windows license isn’t a huge deal. I can always buy a new one. I appreciate your help.

 

[Obakasama]

It has been reported even OEM Windows might still transfer if digitally connected via a Microsoft account. Worth a try before buying a new licence:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/20530/windows-10-reactivating-after-hardware-change