Question Upgrading CPU and Motherboard, should I upgrade from Windows 7 to 10 before installing my new hardware?

[Khatru]

Hello, on my current setup I have Windows 7 installed. I am going to upgrade my CPU and Motherboard, which are in the post at the moment. I was wondering if I should upgrade to Windows 10 on my current system before the change of hardware, or will I use a USB and put Windows 10 installation media on it, installing it that way once I've put my PC back together?
Thanks.

 

[wpgwpg]

In case you don't know, when you replace your motherboard, you need a new Windows license.

 

[Khatru]

So if I were to upgrade to Windows 10 now, I would not be able to use the same product key for my new system?

 

[wpgwpg]

Your license is tied to your motherboard. If you change the motherboard, whatever version of Windows you have loses its license.