I'm looking at upgrading my computer over the Christmas period when my xmas shopping is done with. I'm currently on an Athlon II 445 and single GTS450... it's not a bad setup but I want something much better.
I'm looking at getting an i5-3550k and GTX 580, which should run every game I throw at it on max settings...
one problem I have is Windows. The copy I have is an 'OEM system builders pack'. I am aware of limitations when installing these because of them being tied to motherboards, etc. Obviously I need a new motherboard to run 1155 when I am currently on AM3+, so... here is a couple of questions because I'm not so great with MBs....
Will I need to reinstall Windows no matter what, because I am upgrading my motherboard and chipset? I know I don't have to when upgrading anything else...
Will I be able to activate Windows on my new motherboard, because I'm on an OEM builder release of Windows?... how about if I told Microsoft that I'm "having operational issues with my current motherboard and need to replace it with something I deem to be more reliable..."?
I'm looking at getting an i5-3550k and GTX 580, which should run every game I throw at it on max settings...
one problem I have is Windows. The copy I have is an 'OEM system builders pack'. I am aware of limitations when installing these because of them being tied to motherboards, etc. Obviously I need a new motherboard to run 1155 when I am currently on AM3+, so... here is a couple of questions because I'm not so great with MBs....
Will I need to reinstall Windows no matter what, because I am upgrading my motherboard and chipset? I know I don't have to when upgrading anything else...
Will I be able to activate Windows on my new motherboard, because I'm on an OEM builder release of Windows?... how about if I told Microsoft that I'm "having operational issues with my current motherboard and need to replace it with something I deem to be more reliable..."?
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