Can I use the same hdd if u replace my cpu?

[ARandomLttuser]

Hello Im currently upgrading my core i3 2100 ti a core i5 2500k.Im going to be using the same motherboard, ram etc. Im inly replacing the cpu so can I still use my same hdd or do I have to reinstall windows? 

[Thomas_nerd]

no you do not have to re-install windows.

[ARandomLttuser]

1 minute ago, Thomas_nerd said:

no you do not have to re-install windows.

So if i only change the cpu i won't have to? Ok thanks but if i change any major components like the motherboard then do i have to? 

[Thomas_nerd]

nope although you can only swap it a certain number of times (its alot)

[Lurick]

Just now, ARandomLttuser said:

So if i only change the cpu i won't have to? Ok thanks but if i change any major components like the motherboard then do i have to? 

It depends. If you have Windows tied to your Microsoft account (assuming windows 10) then it will reactivated just fine in almost all cases. Windows 7 you might need to input the key again or go through the phone activation process.

[ARandomLttuser]

Ok so if im signed into my Microsoft acc on my pc(i have windows 10)Then i can still use it? 

[Stormseeker9]

1 minute ago, ARandomLttuser said:

Ok so if im signed into my Microsoft acc on my pc(i have windows 10)Then i can still use it? 

Yes, if it’s linked to your Microsoft account. 

 

you Are only replacing your cpu, you are gonna be fine

[ARandomLttuser]

2 minutes ago, Stormseeker9 said:

Yes, if it’s linked to your Microsoft account. 

 

you Are only replacing your cpu, you are gonna be fine

Yeah im only replacing my cpu and i have 2x4 8gb ram so if i replace it to 2x8 gb ram wil it still work? (i believe it will im just making sure) Im still new to all if this. 

[Stormseeker9]

6 minutes ago, ARandomLttuser said:

Yeah im only replacing my cpu and i have 2x4 8gb ram so if i replace it to 2x8 gb ram wil it still work? (i believe it will im just making sure) Im still new to all if this. 

changing ram doesn't matter at all. You can do that. Sometimes when it gets tricky is moving a existing drive with W10 to a complete new build; especially going intel to amd or vica versa

[NunoLava1998]

It'll be fine.