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Hello, I wanted to ask you guys something, because I need some help. So I have a laptop that broke recently and I am looking to buy a gaming desktop, but I have only a 800$ budget and I would like to save 80$ from windows, so is there any way that I can install my windows 7 from
My laptop to my desktop.( I will not be using the laptop anymore)? Is there anyway I could do this? As long as its only Installed on one device at a time? Thanks and I appreciate it!!
 
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Yes, you can get it from most major online stores for about 80-90 dollars. Windows 7 and Windows 8 costs the same right now.

Also what are your needs for the build you are planning to build? We might suggest something good. Is it for gaming, or Video Editing or for General Usage.

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You *really* think we will give advice on how to break the law?
 

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It was typo i meant legally, do they sell OEM for desktops?
 

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I came to tomshardware because I wanted advice not criticism, I already said it was a typo and the only reason I put
It multiple times was because I didn't know we're to post it so stop jumping the gun and at least hear me out, because I in no way wanted to disrespect anyone, and if it bothers you don't read it or answer it
 

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Not legally. If you understand what an OEM license is, you will know more.
 

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Thread spamming is a no-no on any forum and will usually result in the threads being deleted and the member who was so inconsiderate being banned. :pfff:
 

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Oh I see sorry! And also do they sell OEM For desktops?
 


Yes, you can get it from most major online stores for about 80-90 dollars. Windows 7 and Windows 8 costs the same right now.

Also what are your needs for the build you are planning to build? We might suggest something good. Is it for gaming, or Video Editing or for General Usage.
 
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Then how do I delete the post or can a mod delete it for me as it was a misunderstanding?
 

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Thanks!
 

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It's actually for gaming, and some everyday use, I was looking at your build the 800$ looks nice but it doesn't I Clyde windows should I use the 700$ build? And thanks for asking!
 
If you-all want to clean up your argument, you should be able to delete your posts yourself. The icon on the bottom-right of your posts, the pencil, brings you into an edit screen from which you can delete them.

If that's not working, please let me know.
 

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Thanks!
 
So for your budget. This is the best rig you can build right now. It is a beast for gaming.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-3350P 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor ($169.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($82.55 @ Newegg)
Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($54.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($59.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card ($259.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Zalman Z11 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($34.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: SeaSonic 650W 80 PLUS Gold Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (OEM) (64-bit) ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $810.47
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-08-08 15:37 EDT-0400)

I hope this helps.
 
1) Windows sold from a OEM (HP, Dell, etc.) receives a bulk purchase discount and that is passed to the consumer to reduce the price of the computer cost. In agreement to this, the DVD/CD and Executable is set to scan for either A) Manufacturer code B) MOBO information to determine that OEM is tied only to that contracted model of computer can be sold / used with that copy of Windows. Thus by DESIGN and letter of the Contract Law you can't use OEM for anything else, period.

2) If you wish to purchase a legal copy of Windows, you can buy either in store, online, or download the ISO and receive the key from Microsoft directly AT FULL PRICE (normally $179+ depending on version). The best way to 'get around it' is to buy a OEM computer (say a i5 Core from Walmart.com for $499) then upgrade the PSU ($129) to prep the system for the GPU ($99-$499) and you have a nice High level Gaming computer, but your spreading out the purchases to make it easier to afford. This provides everything under warranty, with all licenses, new LCD, Mouse, Keyboard, 8GB RAM and 500+GB Drive. Now is the right time to purchase for the Back to School sales, then again in Mid October to the week before Black Friday) to pick up the systems 'stuck on the shelf' they need to make space for Black Friday and XMas sales.
 


On the second point : Build a better system instead of investing on old crap pre built systems.
 

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It is ok, and I am also sorry for posting more than once, but I didn't really mean I wanted it illegally because I wrote it on my iPhone and it got auto corrected and I am not one to really
Read my answers and correct the errors, and if I wanted it illegal I could just pirate it but I am very afraid of pirating, and when I initially asked I did not know that using my laptops windows 7 was illegal, and was just trying to save a few bucks. No hard feelings :)
 

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That looks really good but I was initially getting something very similar, but an amd fx 6300 and a as rock extreme 4 mobo with a evga 760, but for the case I had a really good case the rosewill Thor v2. Do you think I should cut a bit on the CPU and put some money into the case, since apparently is the best air cooling case there is and has a lot of cable management. Should I worry about the case? Thing is this will be my first ever build, so I am a bit scared that I won't be able to have good cable management without a case with a lot of space in the back. Also I will be buying a hyper 212 eventually but not in the initial build. What do you think and thanks for all the help!!!
 


With 3350p you do not need much cooling case but still the case that I suggested has awesome cooling for the price and should be good enough for handling the i5 3350p easily without problem.

Also that case has a decent cable management and since the PSU below is a Semi Modular PSU so you should not have any problem with it. So, just go for it.

Also, you should just stick to the i5. The 6300 is not nearly as powerful as the i5 when it comes to gaming, so you should definitely get the i5. It is a beast for gaming.

Anyways if you can go just a little above the budget you can get a great case. But if you plan to stick to the budget then this is really a very good and well balanced build.
 
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