Retail key or OEM after every mobo change

[Salty22]

I just installed new cpu/mobo/ram but didnt realise my windows 10 OEM key was linked to the old motherboard, i thought it was linked to my microsoft account but apparently thats only retail versions.
Can't find a cheap copy of retail windows 10 and i doubt ill change this motherboard within the next 5 years so might just get another OEM key

 

[Marzipanogram]

You can always phone Microsoft if you can't get your new Windows to activate and they'll give you a new serial.
That's what I did a few years ago, when I swapped boards.

If you want, you can always deactivate Windows, before altering your setup/reinstalling Windows to avoid any activation "issues".
https://www.groovypost.com/howto/transfer-windows-10-license-new-pc/

 

[Salty22]

I had already set my new case up so thought sod it and got another OEM for £9.

When i tried ringing i spoke to this indian guy and it took me nearly 10 mins to get him to get my cd key correct when i told him over the phone, i thought sod this and bought another key lol