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A. Generally, an end user can upgrade or replace all of the hardware components on a computer—except the motherboard—and still retain the license for the original Microsoft OEM operating system software. If the motherboard is upgraded or replaced for reasons other than a defect, then a new computer has been created. Microsoft OEM operating system software cannot be transferred to the new computer, and the license of new operating system software is required.
If the motherboard is replaced because it is defective, you do not need to acquire a new operating system license for the PC as long as the replacement motherboard is the same make/model or the same manufacturer's replacement/equivalent, as defined by the manufacturer's warranty.
ill have to wait for a new mobo at least i can upgrade my cpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103706
and what would be better for raw performance a 4870 or 5770
If the motherboard is replaced because it is defective, you do not need to acquire a new operating system license for the PC as long as the replacement motherboard is the same make/model or the same manufacturer's replacement/equivalent, as defined by the manufacturer's warranty.
ill have to wait for a new mobo at least i can upgrade my cpu
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103706
and what would be better for raw performance a 4870 or 5770
