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2 minutes ago, angelus2141x said:

Hi all,

        So im thinking ahead and wondering about windows 10 but the rules regarding the upgrade and then hardware upgrade are confusing me ALOT! So i was hoping some of you could clarify exactly what the rules are. Basically I got an OEM version of windows 7 as I was building my system. Since then i have changed a few things. got an SSD and some more ram (that was a while ago) but it was all fine. Anyway reading about the upgrade to windows 10 from what I understand once I install the upgrade i cant change my hardware because its an OEM upgrade which is a problem as I was planning to buy a new GPU soon but probably not before the 29th of July,

 

But then other articles seem to indicate I can change the hardware (by hardware im refering to new GPU memory coolers psu). and im confused as to which is correct. So basic question once i upgrade my win 7 OEM to win 10 OEM can I still change hardware internally in my desktop or do I have to get the GPU before upgrading to win 10 OEM?

 

thanks in advance

I believe the hardware you can't change is your motherboard. Everything else can be swapped out with different hardware. So go ahead and swap out a gpu. 

 

At least that was my understanding

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Hi all,

        So im thinking ahead and wondering about windows 10 but the rules regarding the upgrade and then hardware upgrade are confusing me ALOT! So i was hoping some of you could clarify exactly what the rules are. Basically I got an OEM version of windows 7 as I was building my system. Since then i have changed a few things. got an SSD and some more ram (that was a while ago) but it was all fine. Anyway reading about the upgrade to windows 10 from what I understand once I install the upgrade i cant change my hardware because its an OEM upgrade which is a problem as I was planning to buy a new GPU soon but probably not before the 29th of July,

 

But then other articles seem to indicate I can change the hardware (by hardware im refering to new GPU memory coolers psu). and im confused as to which is correct. So basic question once i upgrade my win 7 OEM to win 10 OEM can I still change hardware internally in my desktop or do I have to get the GPU before upgrading to win 10 OEM?

 

thanks in advance

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ofcourse you will be able to change components why would't you, be able to do that with windows 10 OEM doesn't matter.

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2 minutes ago, angelus2141x said:

Hi all,

        So im thinking ahead and wondering about windows 10 but the rules regarding the upgrade and then hardware upgrade are confusing me ALOT! So i was hoping some of you could clarify exactly what the rules are. Basically I got an OEM version of windows 7 as I was building my system. Since then i have changed a few things. got an SSD and some more ram (that was a while ago) but it was all fine. Anyway reading about the upgrade to windows 10 from what I understand once I install the upgrade i cant change my hardware because its an OEM upgrade which is a problem as I was planning to buy a new GPU soon but probably not before the 29th of July,

 

But then other articles seem to indicate I can change the hardware (by hardware im refering to new GPU memory coolers psu). and im confused as to which is correct. So basic question once i upgrade my win 7 OEM to win 10 OEM can I still change hardware internally in my desktop or do I have to get the GPU before upgrading to win 10 OEM?

 

thanks in advance

I believe the hardware you can't change is your motherboard. Everything else can be swapped out with different hardware. So go ahead and swap out a gpu. 

 

At least that was my understanding

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What happens is your product key will be tied to your motherboard.

Oh, and let me tell you a secret, it already is. If you bought an OEM key the only pc you can use that key on is that PC.

You will only have a problem if you change your motherboard but.......

You can contact microsoft and they will most likely give you a new key if you buy a new motherboard.

 

In conclusion: Just update to windows 10, the key is already tied to your motherboard and it will still be when you upgrade. And yes, you can replace antyhing but the motherboard

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According to what I've been told, you can change out anything except the motherboard.

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4 minutes ago, angelus2141x said:

Hi all,

        So im thinking ahead and wondering about windows 10 but the rules regarding the upgrade and then hardware upgrade are confusing me ALOT! So i was hoping some of you could clarify exactly what the rules are. Basically I got an OEM version of windows 7 as I was building my system. Since then i have changed a few things. got an SSD and some more ram (that was a while ago) but it was all fine. Anyway reading about the upgrade to windows 10 from what I understand once I install the upgrade i cant change my hardware because its an OEM upgrade which is a problem as I was planning to buy a new GPU soon but probably not before the 29th of July,

 

But then other articles seem to indicate I can change the hardware (by hardware im refering to new GPU memory coolers psu). and im confused as to which is correct. So basic question once i upgrade my win 7 OEM to win 10 OEM can I still change hardware internally in my desktop or do I have to get the GPU before upgrading to win 10 OEM?

 

thanks in advance

 Its only if your mobo changes.  Gpu is fine.Even then you can just call Microsoft  and tell them your mobo died and they'll give you a new key.

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I came into the office Friday morning to find my (shortly to be upgraded) Windows 7 machine had automatically upgraded overnight - which was a very nasty surprise.

 

That computer uses a Intel HD 2000 integrated graphics which isn't officially supported in windows 10 - so we decided NOT to install.

 

I've actually selected upgrade hardware anyway for a few months from now.

 

Microsofts' behaviour has been downright unethical and unacceptable.

 

 

I've lost 48 hours of work time (as a consultant) and this all caused by Microsoft and this issue this week.

 

A cross / dismiss has ALWAYS since Windows 95 - meant 'NO'. 'Dismiss' etc.

 

Its NEVER been 'dismiss but yes do it'

 

Microsoft has actually been disgraceful and its trying to force updates on computers that - aren't officially supporting Windows 10 with drivers.

 

I hope @LinusTech expresses just how many of his viewers are confused/misled and angry about this.

 

This aggressive attitude of Microsoft (had a broken update a few months ago) is to my mind an unacceptable flexing of its power over consumers. Its company structure is attrocious. It doesn't listen. There is no official 'tech support'.

 

Luckily we've reverted back. My computer is my livelihood. Lets just say we're on Windows 10 Pro - and all updates are deferred for any new builds.

 

Microsoft trying to portrary itself as supporting companies and consumers is frankly laughable.

 

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-36367221

 

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In the OP.

 

With an OEM version. If you change your motherboard you might have some issues. Same with HDD where the copy is located.

 

CPU. GPU and similar should not be an issue with an OEM build.

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