Upgrading some parts on my Build, BUT...

[GuNjAX_3030]

Hey guys. I'm upgrading to a new Z370/8700K, changing Motherboard, CPU, GPU and keeping all the rest (PSU, AIO, RAM, Storage)  My question is that, I am going to be keep my Primary Boot drive which is an Corsair MP500 M.2 Nvme 120gb that has couple games and my WIndow's OS, and my secondary Storage drive Samsung 860/EVO 250Gb. Will I have to purchase a new copy of Windows 10 Home/64Bit. And since i'm upgrading a lot of important parts, like im upgrading my Strix 1070 to a new Strix 1080-TI, and 7700K to 8700K (Dont ask why, i just got really good deal to upgrade) And so to you guys experience and Knowledge is there anything 'important' i should do Prior to when i Physically start swapping   in my new Parts..? For example should I Remove all previous Drivers since i will be keeping and incorporating my current SSD Drives into my new build? Thank you for taking the time to reading this and helping me, much appreciated..

[Starelementpoke]

2 minutes ago, Cazual-T said:

Hey guys. I'm upgrading to a new Z370/8700K, changing Motherboard, CPU, GPU and keeping all the rest (PSU, AIO, RAM, Storage)  My question is that, I am going to be keep my Primary Boot drive which is an Corsair MP500 M.2 Nvme 120gb that has couple games and my WIndow's OS, and my secondary Storage drive Samsung 860/EVO 250Gb. Will I have to purchase a new copy of Windows 10 Home/64Bit. And since i'm upgrading a lot of important parts, like im upgrading my Strix 1070 to a new Strix 1080-TI, and 7700K to 8700K (Dont ask why, i just got really good deal to upgrade) And so to you guys experience and Knowledge is there anything 'important' i should do Prior to when i Physically start swapping   in my new Parts..? For example should I Remove all previous Drivers since i will be keeping and incorporating my current SSD Drives into my new build? Thank you for taking the time to reading this and helping me, much appreciated..

Long as it's not an OEM copy, you're good.

[hconverse02]

It should be fine, just make sure to updated your drivers once you boot cause the 1070-1080ti drivers might be a little bit different.

[limegorilla]

Echoing everyone else - Yes. If it is an OEM key (it came with a prebuilt PC) then this is NOT the case and you will need to get in contact with you manufacturer. You may get an issue at startup where "windows is not activated" - If this happens go to the activation settings in the Settings app, and click troubleshoot. When asked, click I have changed parts on this PC. It will ask you what computer you are trying to activate - MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT ONE! Other than that it will take a few moments to initialise. Once that is done your set. You'll also need to check your drivers.

[GuNjAX_3030]

18 minutes ago, limegorilla said:

Echoing everyone else - Yes. If it is an OEM key (it came with a prebuilt PC) then this is NOT the case and you will need to get in contact with you manufacturer. You may get an issue at startup where "windows is not activated" - If this happens go to the activation settings in the Settings app, and click troubleshoot. When asked, click I have changed parts on this PC. It will ask you what computer you are trying to activate - MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT ONE! Other than that it will take a few moments to initialise. Once that is done your set. You'll also need to check your drivers.

Oh ok, so to be clear if my system was a pre built, where the manufacturer or the person who originally built it would have the cd keys and such. Ok good, because i built my Pc and bought my ligit copy of Windows 10. So even since im changing motherboards, your saying I would be able to use the same cd key? Thanks.