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Hey Guys and Girls,

So I'm trying to put a gaming system together. I've read around, and I think I've got a fairly well researched shopping list here, but I'm looking for a knowledgeable community (like this one) to back me up on it.

First up, my shopping list as it stands:
http://oi40.tinypic.com/ftesch.jpg

1. Am I looking okay with my selection above? Any issues with that list as it currently stands?

As you no doubt have noticed, there's no HDD listed on my shopping list. I was looking to rip the 500gb (SATA?) HDD from my Clevo P150HM laptop and stick it into this system. The HDD in question currently has Win7 on it.

2. Is the above acceptable/easy to do?
3. By transplanting a HDD with a OS already on it, am I effectively negating any need to purchase another copy of win7 for this new system?

Any and all criticisms are appreciated
 
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Dark Lord of Tech
Is it retail or OEM 7 , you will need to clean install windows.

Retail 7 , your fine

OEM 7 , you will need a new copy.

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OEM versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:

- OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel

- OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on

- OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

- OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system

Microsoft.com ^


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Is it retail or OEM 7 , you will need to clean install windows.

Retail 7 , your fine

OEM 7 , you will need a new copy.

Windows7-2.jpg



OEM versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:

- OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel

- OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on

- OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

- OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system

Microsoft.com ^


OEM vs. Retail

OEM Windows 7 comes preinstalled on computers. This is the cheapest way to buy windows. Large PC manufacturers like Dell, HP etc. (collectively called royalty OEMs) install windows on millions of such PCs. The main characteristics of such systems are:

The license agreement and support agreement is between you and the PC maker, not MS.

Activation by the end user is not required. Windows is preactivated at the factory by the OEM using images and standard SLP keys.

Your copy of windows is locked to that PC. The license is not transferable.

OEM system builder is what you get when you buy from say Newegg or from a local "white box" vendor. It too has the characteristics of Royalty OEM windows. Although it is possible for an individual to buy a System Builder copy, the license requires that the software be installed using the OPK (OEM preinstall kit) and then resold.

Retail version is what you buy from a retailer like Amazon or Bestbuy. Its a full price version that comes packaged in a retail box with a retail product key. It has to be activated online via MS servers using the key on the box, it is not tied to the PC it was first installed on, though it can only be used on a single computer at a time. And, MS directly provides the support for it. It is also more expensive than OEM copies.

As far as functionality is concerned, theres no difference between any of the versions above, given any specific edition (i.e. between OEM pro and retail pro, or between OEM ultimate and retail ultimate).

sevenforums.com


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Windows 8 OEM is a whole different ballgame.

License agreement for the transfer of a Windows 8 license
http://personaluselicense.windows.com/en-US/default.aspx
 
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Cheers for the outrageously quick reply haha.

A quick google search suggests that my copy of win7 is retail seeing as 'OEM' does not appear anywhere within my win7 Product ID. Does this sound correct?

[strike]If I do indeed have a retail copy of win7, will I actually require any installation discs when attempting to transplant my HDD?[/strike] I ask this because, put simply, I do not have any win7 installation discs, nor do I have the win7 product key handy (unless i can obtain it through navigating my system registry?).

[My laptop with win7 on it was purchased without win7, as i had access to a digital, *legal* free copy of win7 (apparently retail) due to my enrollment at university.]

// Edit: I misread the very first line of your reply where you said I would have to reinstall win7 sigh... The later part of my post still holds accurate though I think.
 
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I've read that there's no way to recover a windows 7 product key through the registry due to encryption. Correct?
(I just tried 'Magical Jelly Bean Keyfinder' which returned "CD Key: BBBBB-BBBBB-BBBBB-BBBBB-BBBBB")

Also still looking for some advice with my shopping list ;D

Thanks for all the responses so far :)
 
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All prices are in $AUD. Yeah i've actually already made that change to my shopping list since it was posted; as you say, the 760 is cheaper lol :)
 
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