Wondering how pgrade will affect windows

[Kraz0830]

I'm pretty good with computers but i lack real world experience of building and problem solving involving hardware so i need some guidance. Right now i'm running an AMD FX 6300, 1050 ti etc, you can see why i would want an upgrade. I'm pretty much building a new pc seeing as the only things i'm not changing is my storage and graphics card. I'm wondering if drastically changing so much about my hardware in such a short interval will mess with windows on my ssd because my dad, a long time computer user, said it might do so. Knowing my dad, he is pretty out of date on computers and i suspect that because he runs windows 7 what he says might not apply anymore with windows 10 (specifically windows 10 pro) and recent updates but i would like to have a second opinion so I know what i'm getting into and if he's right or not.

[Fasauceome]

Getting a new motherboard can screw with windows, so upgrading to Ryzen might require a fresh install. Although it could be for the better, clean up any junk you have and start fresh.

[desertcomputer]

You will need to reinstall windows as your changing chip-set and drives and new one need to be installed.

[corrado33]

Your dad is right. You are essentially building an entirely new computer. Windows activation likely will not like that.

 

PS. Non modular power supplies ARE still fine for high end builds. 

[Lurick]

If Windows is tied to a Microsoft account then it will activate itself again just fine by logging into the account and if I remember right will prompt you to login to that account during a clean install too. Do a clean install for sure but worst case you have to re-enter the key and you have to do a phone activation which is about 5 to 10 minutes.