I have a pre-built PC from Costco that's about ten years old. I've upgraded various components like the GPU, RAM, and power supply, but I've kept the same CPU all this time. Now, I'm looking to switch the motherboard into a new case since the airflow in the current case is pretty poor, which I think is causing overheating issues. However, the original Windows 10 OEM license is tied to the motherboard, and I'm concerned that moving it might mess things up. Has anyone tried this before? Did it impact your Windows license?
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You don't need to worry about that! Windows can't tell what case the motherboard is in. It's tied to the motherboard itself, not the case, so swapping it shouldn’t affect your OEM license at all.
Nope, it won’t affect your OEM license. As long as you're just changing the case and keeping the same motherboard, you'll be fine. Windows won't even notice!
Not at all! The license stays with the motherboard. Windows has no way of detecting the case, so you can swap it out as you like without any concerns.
Haha, I saw your question and laughed. No, the Windows license isn't tied to the case! It's the motherboard that matters. So go ahead and make that change!
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