Reddit reviews Microsoft OEM Windows 10 Home, 64-Bit, 1-Pack, DVD
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The Start menu is back and better than ever so you can expand and customize itFast and responsive Technologies like InstantGo let you boot up and resume quickly;Video Game Platform:PCWindows 10 comes with apps that work across your devices - Photos, Maps, Music Video and moreWindows 10 OEM is a full version of the operating system not an upgrade The OEM operating system is not supported by Microsoft To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product Microsoft recommends all files and programs be backed-up prior to installationWindows 10 OEM is intended for pre-installation on a new PC and cannot be transferred to another computer once installed Product ships in a white envelope
You can tell what the current state of how to licence Microsoft products is when the answers thus far can't directly answer the question.
Until someone else can give a better method and price, Amazon is the most straight forward, legal, way to buy a licence that I know of.
>Previous versions of the operating system did not require a first-world internet connection to work.
Um, just like all previous version of Windows, one can buy a retail CD to install it. It depends on where/how you purchased it.
So, I now "shift blame" onto your choice when you bought it.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EDSI7QO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1466266979&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=windows+8&dpPl=1&dpID=31oGjt4LCTL&ref=plSrch
When you buy a computer, the OS is in the cost. When you build a Computer, you still have to pay. Even if it's upgrading an old os.
> but you can't just but a new OEM key. OEM keys can only be purchased with a new computer (or significant amount of hardware)
Yes you can... you can even buy them on Amazon all by itself.
On sale on amazon for $80 right now
The PC you used to create the Win10 media has absolutely nothing to do with the other PC.
Yes, you can use the media to clean install, but the OS won't be activated once you're done. If this is a newly built PC with no prior OS, you must properly license it-- you need to buy a copy of Windows 10.
You can choose the OEM or Full copy. There's a difference of $25 between the two types of licenses; the difference is that per the licensing terms, OEM licenses are legally bound to a single piece of hardware and are not transferable to new machines. The Full license(the boxed copy), however, legally lets you move the license from one machine to another. So if you build another PC down the road, or change the motherboard in your current one, you can re-use that copy on the new machine and still be in compliance with Microsoft licensing. People often re-use OEM keys elsewhere anyway(they usually have a few grace activations), but it's technically against the OEM license terms to do so, thus they're not fully in compliance of Microsoft licensing despite having an activated OS.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1452416059&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+10
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-Flash-Drive/dp/B01019T6O0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1452416059&sr=8-2&keywords=windows+10
Hi there, I'm planning on buying windows from amazon and it comes in a disc form. I'm not getting an optical disc drive for my build, so how would I download the OS onto the computer? I have a laptop to use on the side.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor | $87.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard | $39.99 @ Amazon
Memory | Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory | $38.50 @ Amazon
Storage | Kingston SSDNow V300 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $42.66 @ Amazon
Storage | Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ Amazon
Video Card | Gigabyte Radeon R9 380 4GB SOC Video Card | $229.99 @ Amazon
Case | NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $58.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $49.99 @ Amazon
Optical Drive | LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer | $20.98 @ Amazon
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $85.95 @ Amazon
Monitor | Acer S220HQLAbd 21.5" 60Hz Monitor | $89.99 @ Amazon
Keyboard | Logitech K120 Wired Standard Keyboard | $9.99 @ Amazon
Mouse | Logitech G402 Wired Optical Mouse | $43.00 @ Amazon
Speakers | Logitech S120 2.3W 2ch Speakers | $15.00 @ Amazon
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | ~$870.01
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-13 17:40 EDT-0400 |
You could probably go even cheaper than that: the games you list have low requirements and could run off of an AMD APU processor, but you might not get ultra gfx. Which I assume is part of the point of modding these games, so I put a newish GPU in the build. LMK what you think!
Showing up as $90.72 from Amazon for me.
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Amazon USB or Amazon CD, both of which come with product codes. Or you can just buy it off of the official Windows 10 store. Go to Activation in the settings
Sorry, but another question. I'm planning on buying from amazon and there's reviews where they got an invalid key. I'm buying straight from Microsoft, should I still worry about this?
You're good, here's one from Amazon
I recommend getting a "retail" version of win10 (costs $120 on Amazon) and not an "OEM" version (costs $100 on Amazon).
The OEM key can only be used on the first activated computer. If you plan on doing a new build or need to replace the MOBO you need to buy a brand new product key.
With the retail version if you want to upgrade or need to replace the MOBO you can deactivate the key on your current system and then transfer the key to the latest and greatest (you cannot have the same key active on multiple devices though).
I believe Microsoft's website only sells retail versions (and does not sell OEM) but if looking elsewhere (like Amazon or Newegg) the retail version is normally ~$20 USD more expensive than OEM but well worth it if you are considering upgrading in the future^1.
^1 Windows 10 is the last "planned" version of the Windows OS, so getting the retail version means you have one key that "should" last for the rest of your life.
Edit: Added links for reference and added some clarity.
It used to be $120 for the Home edition, but they increased the price this year.
You can buy a single-use OEM license + DVD (not necessary, but it comes with it.) from Amazon, but changing hardware like the Motherboard in the future might cause it to deactivate. It's not as likely anymore, but there's still a risk.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/OEM-Windows-Home-64-Bit-1-Pack/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U
Motherboards don't store data, Hard Drives do that. And no, hard drives don't come with Windows either, you'll have to buy your own copy of windows. You'll need to buy something like this
pretty solid first build imo, I'm not super familiar with the new Ryzen chips, being an intel guy in general. An extra $22 would get you a m.2 SSD, which is worth considering. Do you need windows 10, I don't see an OEM License in there, don't forget the extra cost.
You could bring your RAM speed down to 2400 and cut out the LEDs, this would save you $40. You will not notice any speed difference at all unless MAYBE if you overclock your ram.
Just a few thoughts, it seems like a well thought out build.
You can buy it. I'm pretty sure it's cheaper elsewhere.
Imposible to get an i5, OS, keyboard, and monitor, for less than $600, but I can do this for $600;
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/dNjBQ7, and this, and this, and this.
This should get you started in the right direction.
System requirements to install Windows on your Mac using Boot Camp
Boot Camp Installation & Setup Guide - Apple
How to Install Windows on a Mac With Boot Camp
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
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I'm not a uni student yet (hopefully I get accepted to the UC schools I applied to :) ). Let's say I download W10 through the ISO by USB, should I buy the Windows 10 64 Bit Full version as a DVD, and use the code since it is cheaper to get than by USB??
Here is the DVD one which is cheaper than the USB: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZSI7Y3U?keywords=Windows%2010%2064%20bit&qid=1451768074&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
No reason not to get 10: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=s9_hps_bw_g65_i1
That's possible I suppose, this is what I ordered which was fulfilled by amazon (meaning they had the product, but it was a 3rd party's product). it came in a cardboard CD shipping case with Microsoft's details and logos on it with the key sticker attached. My point is that this issue is a Microsoft invented one that I don't have to deal with on Linux and not the first time I've had to contact Microsoft regarding key's not working (eg. after replacing certain hardware).
And that's illegal; but hey, do what you want.
I'd recommend just buying it from Amazon tbh.
An OEM copy would be ~$90 (chart). Think of that as buying 3 good quality games and then think about the amount of time you'll spend using Windows.
Hey! I recently ordered the components for a new pc and it's all put together and ready for OS installation. Unfortunately there was some delay in the delivery of the OS. My friend (whom I copied my build from) offered to let me use his installation disk if I could find a CD key. My question is: Will the "download" option on the microsoft site provide a CD Key that works for Windows 10 64bit OEM? I figure I will use my late-arriving windows for a future project or something. I'd rather not waste the weekend staring at my beautiful useless machine! XD
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZSI7Y3U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s03
Edit: My appologies if this is the wrong area to post! I'm still learning reddit!
Thanks!
How about this or this?
Looks pretty good. As far as saving money goes, you can get a cheaper motherboard but that's about it unless you wanted to downgrade something.
Here's the cheapest Z170 mobo with SLI support and good reviews I could find.
You can save a couple bucks on ram.
Windows 10 went down to 79.00 on amazon, but I don't see it on pcpartpicker.
Can sacrifice some storage on the HDD if you needed to.
You also have two keyboards on there, not sure if intended or not.
Not saving you much money though.
Edited a list in. Other than this, you can browse r/buildapcsales and see if anything comes up there.
The i7-6700k has been going on sale at different retailers quite frequently the last couple months.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $328.89 @ OutletPC
CPU Cooler | be quiet! DARK ROCK TF 67.8 CFM Fluid Dynamic Bearing CPU Cooler | $59.90 @ Newegg
Motherboard | ASRock Z170M Extreme4 Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $109.99 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws 4 Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-3000 Memory | $79.99 @ Newegg
Storage | Samsung 850 EVO-Series 500GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $168.95 @ Newegg
Storage | Western Digital BLACK SERIES 4TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $196.99 @ SuperBiiz
Video Card | NVIDIA Titan X (Pascal) 12GB Video Card | $1080.00
Case | NZXT S340 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $89.99 @ SuperBiiz
Power Supply | EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply | $79.49 @ SuperBiiz
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit | $79.00
Monitor | Asus PG279Q ROG Swift 27.0" 165Hz Monitor | $749.99 @ Best Buy
Keyboard | Razer BlackWidow Chroma Wired Gaming Keyboard | $144.99 @ Newegg
| Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts |
| Total | $3168.17
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-11 18:03 EST-0500 |
Then you are better off buying a license from Microsoft.
You can either buy a license code (OEM) or with an included Windows 10 installation USB.
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-Flash-Drive/dp/B01019T6O0
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U
Windows 10 hasn't been free since 2016. If you don't pay for it directly, it's subsidized in hardware. https://www.amazon.com/OEM-Windows-Home-64-Bit-1-Pack/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=windows+10&qid=1572223022&sr=8-3
It's just $99.95 on Amazon currently.
Had these in a PCPartPicker list, but the page just vanished. Here are the parts I had.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SXMZLPK?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y3CTQNT?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZG6YG1K?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GTG2T7L?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RF237B1?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U?tag=pcpapi-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1
https://www.newegg.com/intel-660p-series-2tb/p/N82E16820167461?Item=N82E16820167461&nm_mc=AFC-RAN-COM&cm_mmc=AFC-RAN-COM&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-PCPartPicker&AFFID=2558510&AFFNAME=PCPartPicker&ACRID=1&ASID=https%3a%2f%2fpcpartpicker.com%2fproduct%2f7MQG3C%2fintel-660p-series-2tb-m2-2280-solid-state-drive-ssdpeknw020t8x1&ranMID=44583&ranEAID=2558510&ranSiteID=8BacdVP0GFs-ErxICKvfvZyOvPV60mxOtw
https://www.newegg.com/evga-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-11g-p4-2383-kr/p/N82E16814487401?Item=N82E16814487401&nm_mc=AFC-RAN-COM&cm_mmc=AFC-RAN-COM&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-PCPartPicker&AFFID=2558510&AFFNAME=PCPartPicker&ACRID=1&ASID=https%3a%2f%2fpcpartpicker.com%2fproduct%2fxvCD4D%2fevga-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-11gb-xc-ultra-gaming-video-card-11g-p4-2383-kr&ranMID=44583&ranEAID=2558510&ranSiteID=8BacdVP0GFs-m4zbKUDsHpK4Fltu7Ftlcw
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B074PGBGHW/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1&th=1
I feel like I’m missing on part that I needed to get on Newegg.
But yeah, if you wanna compare/complete this list while I’m flying today, I’d appreciate it
You're seeing stuff from people who bought it from a reseller and not from actual Amazon then. If it's straight from Amazon, you should have an as-good-as-retail copy.
i.e. This
Where it says "fulfilled by Amazon" = You're golden.
If you want to get a USB version for cheaper just go to best buy pick out the windows 10 home version and then show them this Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit System Builder OEM | PC Disc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_rNrzwb5YFAEPS they will price match it and you can get it for about $20 cheaper, I actually did that yesterday for my new build.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449671622&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+10+home
That would make things a lot easier. The only SSD for that price and size is this Sandisk. Think it'd be decent?
And then in regards to Windows 10 do I want just the general Windows Home 10 on a flash drive or the System Builder version? Someone once told me not to get the system builder because it can't be transferred if you get a new computer?
$96 for OEM Windows 10 on Amazon
There's your starting point.
Not trolling. A Dell is also a Windows PC. So is an Acer and those can be incredibly inexpensive. Windows designates the operating system. If this isn't a Windows PC, what is it? It comes with Windows 10 on it. Microsoft doesn't make the PC (but does make the Windows installed on it).
Windows= OS. You can even buy Windows without the PC part.
Let's go back a step here. Do you know what an OS (operating system) is?
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit System Builder OEM | PC Disc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1u5wybN4V42BE
If you got it from Amazon, anyone who's not "Sold and Fulfilled by Amazon" or "Microsoft" may not be an authorized retailer, especially if the key is significantly cheaper than what they, or Microsoft, actually sell it for.
Regardless of the specifics, anything significantly cheaper than the key I linked above is grey market and is not allowed on this subreddit. If you believe that I am still being unfair or that your key is 110% legitimate, you can modmail us the link to where you got it from and we can evaluate from there.
Microsoft Software | Windows 10 Home 64 Bit System Builder OEM | PC Disc
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xO7RAb16906N1
The legit sales of Windows do not reduce the price enough to make it worth the hassle. Suck it up and buy Windows 10 and never worry about your OS again. It's available for less than $100.
Huh, thanks for the info. I was assuming he bought a key that came with something like this one http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/
But I forgot to take it into account that unless it's new it wouldn't work.
Whoops, well at least I know that now.
I bought it over Amazon.
Just get it from amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1450803933&sr=8-3&keywords=windows+10
Sure
Disc from amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U
Usb download tutorial: https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/9585/how-to-setup-a-usb-flash-drive-to-install-windows-7/
What did you want help with the monitors?
and you can buy key online, or order a disk [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U)
the amazon one has 2 stars and a bunch of dodgy reviews: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/?tag=pcp0f-21
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And Gaming Purposes or is it overkill and unneeded?
Okay, thanks for the info. Last questions, does this come via USB or just Disc? And if it does come USB, would that be a simple plug-and-install?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/?tag=pcpapi-20
cheapest windows 10 64bit would be fine. i think that is amazon at the moment
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/?tag=pcpapi-20
I'm honestly not sure, I haven't needed to buy a key like this before. Just to let you know though, a windows 10 key is only $85 on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458413737&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+10
$100 for the Pro version: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-System-Builder-Disc/dp/B00ZSHDJ4O/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1458413800&sr=8-3&keywords=windows+10+key
I know this listing for Windows 10 Home has been as low as $80 before, but it's the DVD version so you'd have to make your own bootable USB drive to install it if you don't have an optical drive.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/?tag=pcpapi-20
Depends what you mean by "deals". It's currently on sale on amazon but as per rule 3 we can't recommend purchasing it from grey market websites or otherwise obtaining it illegally
I recommend this with 11/10
If you're talking about something like [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_2?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1498241372&sr=1-2&keywords=windows+10) (which is $92.99 for me, don't know if that's only for prime), then you can still use it without a drive. You can install via USB and then use the key.
 
If you want the drive, go for it, but I just wanted you to know all your options.
 
EDIT: Another option is that you can hold off on the drive now, and if you find yourself needing one down the road, just purchase a USB one. That way you're not spending money you don't need to, and you have more flexibility on case choices.
Amazon - Win 10 System Builder
Amazon - Win 10 Home
Read the Q/A for the first one, it sums up the difference pretty well. Basically the liscence is tied to the motherboard, so you're back to running non-genuine if you switch it out. Also, I wouldn't trust any website like redacted that sells keys cheaply. Generally those are stolen with CC fraud or similar tricks.
CD
USB
The additional parts make it difficult to get a good gaming PC. But not impossible. Let's start with those:
That leaves $680 for the PC itself. Enough to get an i5 with an RX 470:
pc-kombo shared list
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
CPU | Intel Core i5-7400 | $188.99 @ superbiiz
Motherboard | Gigabyte GA-B250M-DS3H | $69.99 @ newegg
Memory | Corsair Vengeance LPX Series schwarz DDR4-2400, CL14 - 8 GB Kit (8 GB) | $52.45 @ Amazon.com
Storage | WD Blue WD10EZEX (1 GB) | $49.49 @ superbiiz
SSD | SanDisk Plus 120GB TLC SATA600 (120 GB) | $43.74 @ Amazon.com
Video Card | PowerColor Radeon RX 470 Red Devil | $198.99 @ Amazon.com
Case | Thermaltake Versa H22 Midi-Tower - schwarz | $37.99 @ superbiiz
Power Supply | EVGA (430 W) | 40.13€ @ Amazon.com
| Total | $681.77
| Generated by pc-kombo 14.02.2017 |
Yeah there is many different versions of windows. I understand that there is a 64 bit home.
What I meant that my Windows Pro is 64 bit. Not that a home version of 64 bit didn't exist.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832588521
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832588491
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSHC0EO
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457736166&sr=8-1&keywords=microsoft+windows+10
Windows 10 OEM
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458355540&sr=8-2&keywords=windows+10+oem - Home
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-System-Builder-Disc/dp/B00ZSHDJ4O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458355540&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+10+oem - Pro
Don't mess around with anything but a pure install of Windows on a nice Alienware computer.
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_3?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1494624352&sr=1-3&keywords=microsoft+windows+10+pro+64+bit
Is this what I should purchase?
It's $100 for OEM, which is often what a lot of people get when they're trying to cheap out on their OS.
CPU - Ryzen 5 1600 ($194.99)
Motherboard - MSI B350 PC MATE ATX AM4 ($88.99)
RAM - Corsair Vengeance LPX 8gb ($92.99)
Storage - Seagate Barracuda 3.5" 2tb ($59.99)
GPU - MSI GTX 1050 Ti ($224.99)
Power Supply - Corsair CXM 550w ($59.99)
OS - Windows 10 64bit ($99.99)
Wifi - Asus PCE-AC55BT B1 ($34.99)
Card Reader - Rosewill RDCR-11004 ($25.99)
Case - Corsair 200R Mid Tower ($59.99)****
TOTAL: $942.90 (Before Taxes)
****This case is a placeholder. It works in this build, but I left room for you to choose your own.
Make sure the case is a Mid Tower ATX case, and has at least one 5.25 optical drive bay.
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SPECS----
CPU: Ryzen 5 - 1600 (3.2ghz 6 core)
GPU: GTX 1050ti
RAM: 8gb DDR4
Usb2.0: 8
Usb3.0: 2
Usb3.1: 4
Card Readers: Yes
Disk Drive: No
Wifi: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes (4.0)
HDMI: Yes
Ethernet: Yes
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CPU: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XNRQHG4/?tag=pcpapi-20
Motherboard: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XPM7FSR/?tag=pcpapi-20
RAM: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ARHBBPS/?tag=pcpapi-20
Storage: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IEKG402/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
GPU: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137055&ignorebbr=1&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker,%20LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
PowerSupply: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B72W0A2/?tag=pcpapi-20
OS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/?tag=pcpapi-20
Wifi: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713RRZMB/?tag=pcpapi-20
Card Reader: https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-2-Port-Internal-Connector-RDCR-11004/dp/B007YDJJFS
Case: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009GXZ8MM/?tag=pcpapi-20
***Oh, and if you need help with how to do it this guy is pretty good.
https://youtu.be/IhX0fOUYd8Q
Amazon has it for $92. Win10 at Amazon
and Outlet PC has it for $100 with a $10 rebate. OutletPC
Assuming Win 10 Home 64b.
Either one is fine.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15088/windows-10-create-installation-media
https://smile.amazon.com/OEM-Windows-Home-64-Bit-1-Pack/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/
So if I purchase this , I will get a package in the mail that has a Windows install disk and a license key correct? I'll already have windows installed but I will need to just enter that key in order to actually activate windows?
Sorry if these are silly questions. I've never built my own PC before and therefore have never had to actually install windows.
It's just the Windows 10 Home Disc.
This disc comes with a product key right? I don't have an optical drive but need to activate win10.
$86 on Amazon
Looking for Windows 10 Pro, 64 Bit to install on my pc build, found this:
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_7?s=software&ie=UTF8&qid=1511203215&sr=1-7&keywords=windows+10+professional+64+bit&dpID=41us3IirK-L&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Appears to be a legitimate copy of Windows though I am confused by "OEM". What does OEM in this context?
Also, Since my PC build will not have an optical drive can I pop the disc in my work laptop that does and put the installer on a USB drive to plug into my build?
Windows 10 is a software for which you need a license key (to fully and legally be allowed to use it). This key can be purchased directly from the Microsoft Store, from 3rd party retailers like Amazon, as well as from other people (can‘t help you there, because I‘ve never done that).
The software itself can be downloaded as an ISO from this Microsoft Website, which can then be used to create a bootable USB flash drive with software like Rufus.
Everything I‘ve said plus much more can be found (with pictures) in this How-To-Geek guide
Windows is the easy part so I'll start with that: [$85 on Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U).
With video editing as the primary focus, the i7-6700K is going to be your target at that budget-- and while it is overclockable, you don't need to overclock it to get better performance than the i7-6700. [This build also has an RX 480] (https://www.theaipc.com/result/c1468166669259) which should give you good to very good performance at 1080p on almost all games-- though wait a bit for it to start coming back in stock if you can, probably a week or two (the performance is great if it's at list price, stores that have it in stock are currently running $350 instead of $200).
I will say to not bother with the case in that build-- it's not going to give you the kind of airflow you may want if doing intense video editing and won't fit the motherboard properly. [This Corsair] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0MKMG2) should do you well, though.
All told that'd be a beast of a machine for ~$1400.
> those got for free are retail or considered oem?
Not sure what you mean. If you buy a key in a store, online or offline, it often says OEM Key and those are a lot cheaper than others. Those are only good for one activation on one motherboard. Windows that comes with a prebuilt PC is also OEM.
If you buy the more expensive ones, those are considered retail. Those can be used on any number of Motherboards, but only one PC at a time. Unless otherwise stated.
So it really depends what you bought how this is handled.
OEM: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/
Retail: https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-FQC-08930-Windows-Professional-64-bit/dp/B00ZSHDJ4O/
Ok so say i buy this i get the code and put that in and it puts it on the usb right ?
10 - https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465755306&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+10
There are different levels of licensing though.
There are retail keys. These are the actual, and transferrable, full versions.
There are OEM keys. These can only be installed once on one computer.
There are also what are called COA or pre-installed keys that are installed by OEM manufacturers. These can't be transferred at all. They can't even be re-installed by regular means. The only route is the manufacturer supplied factory reset/restore.
All of these keys are legitimate.
Retail keys are more expensive than OEMs.
If the page you bought your key from says OEM or system builder, then you have the install once OEM license.
If it said retail or nothing, then you have a retail key.
OEM license will require doing the phone activation.
Retail key should just automatically re-activate.
OEM Win10x64 Home: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U
Retail Win10x64 Home: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-Flash-Drive/dp/B01019T6O0
If you bought that second link, then you are fine. It's a full retail key.
Sounds like you did, so, cool beans. Should just have to install new drivers from the MoBo website.
If you have an optical drive, you can get a OEM CD copy of Windows 10 for $85.
Or you can make your own USB key or DVD: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO
You will still need a Windows product key to activate it, though.
You can download Windows 10 and create your own bootable USB pretty easily. Then you just need valid key which you can buy from amazon for $85. (I think that $85 actually gets you the DVDs to use too along with a licence).
So I'm looking to buy some new hard drives and thought, what the hell, may as well get Windows 10 now. I brought it up on this amazon link and I'm real confused on what the hell I'm buying.
Especially this bit: "Windows 10 OEM is a full version of the operating system not an upgrade.The OEM operating system is not supported by Microsoft. To acquire Windows software with support provided by Microsoft please see our full package "Retail" product. Microsoft recommends all files and programs be backed-up prior to installation."
Where can I buy a windows 10 license that is transferable ? https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Software-Windows-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ this one says it can't be transferred?
is this the same as this? i want to buy it at staples because I got a coupon
The only thing i'd add to this is that when you don't activate windows 10 it leaves a huge watermark on all applications that aren't in fullscreen mode and doesn't allow you to personalize much without doing some cheap-tricks or registry-editing. There's room in your plan to go with a fully-activated copy and still not go over the $750. This is otherwise a great system!
Oh yeah. Windows 10, usually buy it off Amazon on a disk. If your system doesn't have an optical drive it's good to get a cheap external one you can have lying around for disks or buy the USB version.
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit System Builder OEM | PC Disc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3gGGyb87D2TKN
flash drive version
Microsoft Windows 10 Home USB Flash Drive https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01019T6O0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LhGGybTH5A08S
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/?tag=pcpapi-20
>Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit$99.95 @ Amazon
Nope, I clicked on the amazon link which sent me to a page with the product titled "Microsoft OEM Windows 10 Home, 64-Bit, 1-Pack, DVD"
Is that a DVD?
> oem >win 7 (8, 8.1, 10) nu sunt legale, sunt doar pentru firme care construiesc sisteme. gen acer dell samd.
Poti sa ne luminezi si pe noi de unde stii? Ca emag si toate magazinele mari vand la greu ilegale din astea.
Aoleu, si amazon s-a dat pe ilegale! https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-Home-System-Builder/dp/B00ZSI7Y3U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480021983&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+oem
Didn't think of looking up specific hardware prices until you said this so here you go:
GTX 980M $340
i7-6700HQ $380
4K Display $200
32GB RAM $145
256GB NVMe SSD $103
1TB HDD $50
Backpack $75
Windows 10 $99
I pay for shipping, $0.
Total: $1392
I'll update my price to $1000.
When I was looking to post this a week ago I had a hard time finding how to price this since when I bought it I bought the upgraded version of it, so when I looked online I either saw worse models for less, and slightly better models for far more. I could never find one with my exact specs.
Lo and behold, the day before I post, someone puts up an Ebay bid for a slightly worse model at $800 + shipping, but when I look on Amazon I still see $1800, $1700, etc.
I saw as low as $700 for an Alienware 15 R2, and as high as $2100 for an Alienware 17 R3 but with a GTX 1080, and newer processor. I asked friends and their suggestions ranged from $1200-1900.
What would you say is the best approach for correctly valuing your tech? I'm just trying to find a fair price for both parties.