im slowly upgrading my pc but i cant afford to doit all at once. i want to start by changing the case to an aspire x one form a horrid hp one. but do i have to buy a new copy of windoes or can i jsut move the motherboard into the new case.
2007-06-20 06:37:35 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
you can just move everything over...no problem...nothing extra, just a lot of handy work with a screw driver.
2007-06-20 06:40:54 · answer #1 · answered by jacksonphisig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you will not need a new copy of windows if you are only changing the chassis (case). The types of devices that WIndows uses to determine if your computer has changed are the CPU, motherboard, and add-in controllers.
Be careful when changing from an OEM chassis (like an HP one) because sometimes the components inside of them will NOT fit into a standard chassis. They are often made to be proprietary to prevent you from upgrading the system through anyone but the original manufacturer.
2007-06-20 13:41:05 · answer #2 · answered by Ickypoopy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To change the case no. However, if you change the motherboard and you are running XP or Vista once you try to activate your copy of windows you will have to call Microsoft and explain the situation, but for a case and power supply no you do not need a new license. If you are looking for a good case you also might try this site:
http://www.gamegiants.net/index.php?cPath=1_49&page=1&sort=3a
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2007-06-20 15:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by decker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep all right above wiv no u dont need a new copy.... But no-one has given u advice on ur upgrading i see.... because u are upgrading slowly you might want to take a few things into account when you buy your case 1) make sure your power supply will handle any extra fans that are on your case 2) know what you are going to eventually put in it (due to if you buy a case with no extra ventilation to cope with your current power supply that you might overlook that when you replace your mainboard and cpu etc that it will get very hot and need those extra fans)
2007-06-20 14:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by MMMeeeeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally you can move the board into the case without any real headaches. However, as its moving from a HP case I am guessing that it is a HP board. Sometimes these boards are cut to fit the cases so that the HP board will only fit in the HP case. You would need to take the board out and see if it will fit in the new case without the need to use a hammer ! :-) Good luck
2007-06-21 09:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by garrydeakin2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends upon what type of license you have.
Full retail - no problem, just move it.
OEM - You will need to contact Microsoft to explain what you are doing as the license is in the form of a sticker on your computer case. OEM licenses are not transferable to new hardware, but if you are just moving to a new case you may be alright.
2007-06-20 13:44:10 · answer #6 · answered by David P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your only removing an old case for a new one, so no you dont need to buy a new windows disc.
Good luck with the upgrading
2007-06-20 13:42:02 · answer #7 · answered by debbs_lfc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you wont need to reinstall BUT don't forget to copy your windows serial number off your old case as you WILL need it when you change the motherboard
2007-06-20 15:39:47 · answer #8 · answered by Yoda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like u dont know much about pc's so
step one dont do n e thing
step two find a pc tech to do the upgrade for you
step three enjoy your now pc
2007-06-21 04:00:56 · answer #9 · answered by grim_zaz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can transfer everything from your old tower to your new one. buy a book, take your time and you'll have a far better understanding of what a computer is and how/why it works.
and no, you won't need a new copy of windows
2007-06-20 13:41:25 · answer #10 · answered by YAMI 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need new software (programs). You only need new hardware (the case and whatever is physically attached to the case).
2007-06-20 13:41:07 · answer #11 · answered by Troy Colts Rock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋