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Hey everyone I have a 64bit windows 7 professional oem version of the os (or builders version) and I was wondering would it unvalidate my current lisence if I upgraded by cpu. I will not be switchimg out my motherbaord just upgrading my cpu thats all.

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Upgrading CPU will not have an impact on the license. The OEM version binds to the motherboard so you're fine.

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This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Nope, you're good.

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I use OEM keys from my older prebuilt computers on brand new configurations (all new components). You should be fine.

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Shouldn't

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Upgrading CPU will not have an impact on the license. The OEM version binds to the motherboard so you're fine.

Now is there anyway of changing out the mobo without having problems or no.

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Now is there anyway of changing out the mobo without having problems or no.

Technically no but as @iamlayinganegg states that he has done it before it apparently is possible. Ask him for details on what he did.

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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I use OEM keys from my older prebuilt computers on brand new configurations (all new components). You should be fine.

So would swapping in a new mobo work or is there no possible way around it

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Ok thx alot guys

Mark thread as solved if you're done please

RIG: I7-4790k @ 4.5GHz | MSI Z97S SLI Plus | 12GB Geil Dragon RAM 1333MHz | Gigabyte G1 Gaming GTX 970 (1550MHz core/7800MHz memory) @ +18mV(Maxed out at 1650/7800 so far) | Corsair RM750 | Samsung 840 EVO 120GB, 1TB Seagate Barracuda | Fractal Design Arc Midi R2 (Closed) | Sound Blaster Z                                                                                                                        Getting: Noctua NH-D15 | Possible 250GB Samsung 850 Evo                                                                                        Need a console killer that actually shits on every console? Here you go (No MIR/Promo)

This is why you should not get an FX CPU for ANY scenario other than rendering on a budget http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/286142-fx-8350-r9-290-psu-requirements/?p=3892901 | http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/266481-an-issue-with-people-bashing-the-fx-cpus/?p=3620861

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Now is there anyway of changing out the mobo without having problems or no.

You shouldn't be able to, but sometimes it works. As for how to do it, I have no idea at all. In my experience it has been seemingly random.

"PSU brands are meaningless, look up the OEM."

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So would swapping in a new mobo work or is there no possible way around it

Sometimes it will work. Even if it don't work. Simply call Microsoft tell them your board died and you had to replace it. They will give you a new license  :P

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Sometimes it will work. Even if it don't work. Simply call Microsoft tell them your board died and you had to replace it. They will give you a new license :P

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Is it not supposed to work? Ive tried it twice. Once I used my sister's dell laptop key on my custom built desktop (windows 7). Another time I had my friend email a random OEM key and it worked on my new computer.

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