Jump to content

Starting up.

BootsRicky
 Share
Posted

So a few months back the motherboard on my pre-made pc broke, so I bought a new one as well as a new CPU, and I'm a bit confused as to what to do. So first off, will I still have my copy of Windows 8, or will I have to use Ubuntu or something like that? Because I'm still going to be using the same HDD with all the windows files on it. Next, do I put in my motherboard drivers (the disc that came with it) in before I start, or after I set up my bios? I'm new to the whole building a pc from more or less scratch so... Thank you!

My build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sdbpcf

Inb4, "why a good cpu but awful gpu?"

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/461750-starting-up/
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

As I understand your all PC components are working and due to failure you bought a new motherboard with it a new CPU. In this case all you need to do is to change the previous components with new ones. If all the hardware is compatible you will be set just by plugging all the old stuff to the new stuff.

If you want to update the bios or what. Do that after initial boot to Windows.

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/461750-starting-up/#findComment-6196080
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

As I understand your all PC components are working and due to failure you bought a new motherboard with it a new CPU. In this case all you need to do is to change the previous components with new ones. If all the hardware is compatible you will be set just by plugging all the old stuff to the new stuff.

If you want to update the bios or what. Do that after initial boot to Windows.

All the parts are all in, and I'm just waiting to start it up, so I will still have my copy of windows? Even though it was a pre-built pc from BestBuy?

My build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sdbpcf

Inb4, "why a good cpu but awful gpu?"

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/461750-starting-up/#findComment-6196083
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

you will most likely loose your windows license, with prebuilt pcs the license gets tied to the mobo. that being said you can probably contact the pc manufacturer let them know what happened and see if they will issue a new key, or if ms will do the same thing. worst case scenario you can get a cheap cd key on reddit or g2a. 

CPU: i5 6600k @ 4.6 ghz  Motherboard: Asus z170-a  Cooling: Corsair h80i GT GPU: EVGA GTX 970  Ram: G.Skill 2x8 gb ddr4 2400  PSU: EVGA G2 Supernova 550w  Case: Corsair 200r Storage: 250GB 850 EVO + 2x wd 1 tb drives

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/461750-starting-up/#findComment-6196088
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

you will most likely loose your windows license, with prebuilt pcs the license gets tied to the mobo. that being said you can probably contact the pc manufacturer let them know what happened and see if they will issue a new key, or if ms will do the same thing. worst case scenario you can get a cheap cd key on reddit or g2a. 

I'll just use Ubuntu for a while until i can afford windows 10, that or contact those who you mentioned, thanks!

My build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sdbpcf

Inb4, "why a good cpu but awful gpu?"

Link to comment
https://linustechtips.com/topic/461750-starting-up/#findComment-6196096
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing CPUs, Motherboards, and Memory

×