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trrkod
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_ 		11. November 2007 @ 02:07 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I want to replace my current mobo with some version of an X38. My question is: If I replace my current ASUS PB5-VM with...say an ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA / SE LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX Intel Motherboard
will I have to purchase a new copy of my OS? Current is Vista Home Premium. I have read some reports that if you have an OEM version of the OS,(like I have) that in some instances it is necessary to purchase a new Vista disk. I have the original disk that came with my relatively new computer.

My System:
SuperAlien ATX Case 6 fan case
500 W power supply
Core 2 Duo 670
8800 GTS 320 MB
ASUS P5B-VM, (weak spot)
SuperTalent 3x1GB DDR2 800
Samsung Lightscribe DVD/CD
Sony DVD/CD
1x 250 GB HD Sata
1x 500 GB HD Sata
Thanks for the feedback. Tom
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_ 		11. November 2007 @ 02:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
From what i know (as far as XP goes) you will not need to purchase a new copy of windows, just make sure you keep the sticker that is outside your computer with the key for when it asks you for it. Also since it's windows vista you will need to call Microsoft to activate it since you are only allowed one activation per product key. If you do not have the product key then you can use a key finder to find the key within your registry. Also the nVidia 700 series chipset is coming out soon and more likely than not it will be better than the X38.
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sammorris
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_ 		11. November 2007 @ 08:20 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
It depends how similar the chipsets are. Since both boards use intel chipsets you might be alright, no guarantees though.
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