Windows - HELP!

[AllPlatformGamer]

Hello Forum!

 

So, I am buying a new Motherboard, CPU and Graphics Card. BUT! I am not sure wether or not I will need to buy a new Windows OS? Because my thinking is that if I remove all these specs and replace them my computer wont reconisize my old Windows OS anymore so I will need to buy a new one because Windows 7 Home Premium is only one time usage (I think). So cutting to the chase, my question is if I change these specs will I need to buy a new Windows OS  YES OR NO? Also because im getting an Intel I5 4670k will I need to run a BIOS?

 

If I need to run a BIOS - HOW do I do that?

 

Also if I don't need to purchase another copy of windows after these pieces are assembled at my local PC shop how will I re-install Windows and what to exspect, like blue or black screens...

 

Please help me because im a Noob when it comes to Windows OS !

 

Thanks in advance!

 

-AllPlatformGamer

[ZacDaMan72]

If you still have the product key, try it. Anyway, you can get Windows 8 from http://G2A.com for like $12.50.

[AllPlatformGamer]

If you still have the product key, try it. Anyway, you can get Windows 8 from http://G2A.com for like $12.50.

Isnt that really cheap for Windows 8? How come I swaer its like 100 pounds?

[Chris is awesome]

Isnt that really cheap for Windows 8? How come I swaer its like 100 pounds?

https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html

 

I feel ripped off I bought 2 licences for £50.

[AllPlatformGamer]

https://www.g2a.com/windows-8-professional-32-64-bit-cd-key-global.html

 

I feel ripped off I bought 2 licences for £50.

Apprently on the Microsoft website? It says I can upgrade for free and it gives a download? Like wtf? Also If i do need a new os wont I need a disk to install because I wouldnt be able to acses my browser..

[ZacDaMan72]

Apprently on the Microsoft website? It says I can upgrade for free and it gives a download? Like wtf? Also If i do need a new os wont I need a disk to install because I wouldnt be able to acses my browser..

What? Get the key and follow this guide: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only

[Chris is awesome]

Apprently on the Microsoft website? It says I can upgrade for free and it gives a download? Like wtf? Also If i do need a new os wont I need a disk to install because I wouldnt be able to acses my browser..

You don't need a new licence. just install and activate the way you normally would. We're just saying that Windows 8 is a good idea to grab. I bought it in January 2013 when upgrade licenses were £25 a piece.

[AllPlatformGamer]

You don't need a new licence. just install and activate the way you normally would. We're just saying that Windows 8 is a good idea to grab. I bought it in January 2013 when upgrade licenses were £25 a piece.

So even after changing these specs i can just insert the disk and enter my product key again? Then eveyrthing will work? Also because I am upgrading specs on a current PC will all my documents etc.. still be saved? Also  Can a product key be used twice?

 

Also : Will I need to run a bios with the Intel I5 4670K?

[Chris is awesome]

Installing windows will wipe your documents and all your files. So back them up before you do the reinstall. After you have made your data safe you can install windows by inserting the disk and following the onscreen instructions.

 

As long as the motherboard is LGA1150 and Z97/Z87 you shouldn't need to update the BIOS.

[AllPlatformGamer]

Installing windows will wipe your documents and all your files. So back them up before you do the reinstall. After you have made your data safe you can install windows by inserting the disk and following the onscreen instructions.

 

As long as the motherboard is LGA1150 and Z97/Z87 you shouldn't need to update the BIOS.

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah97md3h

 

This is the motherboard.. Also if I want to change these specs the only way to do that is saving my documents and re-using my windows 7 disk? Also is this the only way to upgrade? Because im only upgrading My graphics card, cpu and motherboard..

[Chris is awesome]

http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gah97md3h

 

This is the motherboard.. Also if I want to change these specs the only way to do that is saving my documents and re-using my windows 7 disk? Also is this the only way to upgrade? Because im only upgrading My graphics card, cpu and motherboard.

 

First thing - buying an unlocked processor and a H series motherboard is a waste. Look into the locked Core i5 processors or a Z97 motherbaord.

Second - Before you upgrade do the backup to an external harddrive by copying them all over.

Third - Installing windows will format the drive that you install it onto.

 

Can you give a list of all of the specs, please.

 

EDIT - There will be no need for a BIOS update if you chose to stick with that motherboard and processor.

[AllPlatformGamer]

First thing - buying an unlocked processor and a H series motherboard is a waste. Look into the locked Core i5 processors or a Z97 motherbaord.

Second - Before you upgrade do the backup to an external harddrive by copying them all over.

Third - Installing windows will format the drive that you install it onto.

 

Can you give a list of all of the specs, please.

 

EDIT - There will be no need for a BIOS update if you chose to stick with that motherboard and processor.

 

First thing: You first thing im confused.....

 

Second: Specs Im upgrading too:

CPU: Intel i5 4670k

Graphics Card: MSI AMD R9 270X or 280 (still deciding. Not Overlcoked)

Mother Board: Gigabyte GA-H97M-D3H

 

Third: My current specs:

 

• CPU
  AMD FM2 A6 6400K 3.9ghz Dual Core
• Motherboard
  Asus A88XM-A
• RAM
  8G
• GPU
  XFX AMD Radeon R7 240 2gb DDR3
• Case
  Vantage Blue Gaming Case with LED Fans
• Storage
  1TB
•  
•  
• Cooling
  2 AOC 21inch 2ms
• Keyboard
  Razer DeathStalker Ultimate
• Mouse
  Razer Deathadder 2013 eddition
• Sound
  Logitech Z600 Bluetooth Speakers
•  
• Operating System
  Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit

Also what about this forum post?

: http://linustechtips...ew-motherboard/

 

 

[Faruko]

Hello Forum!

 

So, I am buying a new Motherboard, CPU and Graphics Card. BUT! I am not sure wether or not I will need to buy a new Windows OS? Because my thinking is that if I remove all these specs and replace them my computer wont reconisize my old Windows OS anymore so I will need to buy a new one because Windows 7 Home Premium is only one time usage (I think). So cutting to the chase, my question is if I change these specs will I need to buy a new Windows OS  YES OR NO? Also because im getting an Intel I5 4670k will I need to run a BIOS?

 

If I need to run a BIOS - HOW do I do that?

 

Also if I don't need to purchase another copy of windows after these pieces are assembled at my local PC shop how will I re-install Windows and what to exspect, like blue or black screens...

 

Please help me because im a Noob when it comes to Windows OS !

 

Thanks in advance!

 

-AllPlatformGamer

 

Ok first off, yes you are correct that when replacing hardware, Windows will say that your copy of your OS is not genuine. HOWEVER, you do NOT need to buy a new OS. What you need to do is either use back your old product key and if that fails, reinstall your OS with the old product key. As for you Intel processor, why would you need to "run a BIOS"??

[AllPlatformGamer]

Ok first off, yes you are correct that when replacing hardware, Windows will say that your copy of your OS is not genuine. HOWEVER, you do NOT need to buy a new OS. What you need to do is either use back your old product key and if that fails, reinstall your OS with the old product key. As for you Intel processor, why would you need to "run a BIOS"??

So first off: When you say re-install your os with a product key.. Can I use my old disk and product key or should I call Microsoft asking for them to reset my Key because I Changed my MB? Also because on my amazon it says Haswell so Im thinking that this might be haswell refresh meaning i might need to run a bios? Also re-using my key will ineed to backup?

[Faruko]

So first off: When you say re-install your os with a product key.. Can I use my old disk and product key or should I call Microsoft asking for them to reset my Key because I Changed my MB? Also because on my amazon it says Haswell so Im thinking that this might be haswell refresh meaning i might need to run a bios? Also re-using my key will ineed to backup?

 

Ok in answer to your first question, yes you can use your old disk and product key and 99.99% of the time it will work. The other 0.01% you may need to call up Microsoft to ask them to reset the key. In answer to your second question, when installing new processors, you NEVER need to enter the BIOS UNLESS YOU ARE GOING TO OVERCLOCK. Lastly, since you will be re-installing your OS, unless you store your important data on a seperate drive, you WILL need to backup the data you want otherwise, it will be gone.

 

Hope this helps