If I upgrade only the CPU, will I lose activation?
I do not want to use Microsoft account.
I do not want to use Microsoft account.
Windows 10 activation status after changing CPU?
If you have OEM key, I heard you will lose it with mobo change.
Retail keys linked to MS account is the most convenient.
Retail keys linked to MS account is the most convenient.
It is retail key but I do not want to go the MS account route. It seems I have no avenue then.
Some posts seem to suggest that only CPU change is fine.
Some posts seem to suggest that only CPU change is fine.
Just reinstall & enter the key again?
It won't change in a CPU upgrade. You'll be fine.
If it's a custom build, then you'll only need the retail key for a fresh install of windows. So all you have to do is pop out your old CPU, add your new one, and that's it.
OK. I will go for it soon then. Price of 5700G which I was eyeing seems to have gone down to around 21 K now.