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HP factory computer motherboard compatibility with OEM Windows 7
hi, i have an older hp factory computer ..these are the specs:
HP Pavilion Elite HPE-140f Desktop PC Product Specifications | HP® Customer Support
i like this machine but the motherboard seems to be fried so im trying to save some coin and want to replace it with another board.. the issue is i want to make sure it can support an OEM Windows 7 install (the PC originally had a preinstalled kiddie version of Windows 7 - ... think they call it a partial bootable start disc machine?)
(i have a new full version sealed copy of windows 7 professional .. this is what i'd like to use)
i need to make sure before replacing the motherboard, that this is even possible - ive had mixed responses to this question and im not certain there are any non-hp factory preset motherboards out there that would be compatible (and support the existing Video Card ..RAM.. etc)??..
any help is appreciated
Last edited by NOOBY1CUNOOBY; 13 Dec 2015 at 09:15.