Is a MOBO, CPU & RAM upgrade considered as a "new build"?

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Is a MOBO, CPU & RAM upgrade considered as a "new build"?

Don't know if just a Mobo, CPU & Ram upgrade is considered as a new build? I mean....you do pull all the parts out except maybe the PSU.......and maybe the drives, or is an upgrade an 'upgrade'.
Color(s): Light Blue
RGB Lighting? Yes
Theme: none
Cooling: AIO Cooling
Size: ATX
Type: General Build

Hardware

CPU
$ 193.00
Intel - Core i7-8700K
Socket: LGA 1151
Cores: 6
Integrated Graphics: Yes
Motherboard
$ 129.99
MSI - Mortar
Chipset: B360
CPU Socket: LGA 1151
Size: Micro-ATX
Memory
$ 227.99
G.Skill - Trident Z (3200MHz) (Black/RGB)
Type: DDR4
Capacity: 16 GB
Graphics
$ 250.00
AMD - Radeon
Chip Manufacturer: AMD
Chip: R9 390
Interface: PCIe x16
Storage
$ 99.99
Samsung - 840 Pro
Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
Capacity: 256 GB
Storage
$ 569.75
Samsung - 850 Pro
Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
Capacity: 2 TB
PSU
$ 100.00
Thermaltake - DPS G RGB 850W Gold
Wattage: 850
Form Factor: ATX
Efficiency: 80+ Gold
Case
$ 100.13
Corsair - 110R
Type: Mid-Tower
Side Panel: Tempered Glass
Case Fan
$ 60.00
ID-COOLING - DF-12025-ARGB
Size: 120 mm
Estimated total value of this build:
$ 1,730.85
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