P PlayerType Honorable Dec 14, 2013 116 3 10,685 Jan 8, 2014 #1 Which one should I get if I build new gaming PC and why? Can I install win 7 SP1 on new PC instead of OEM?
Which one should I get if I build new gaming PC and why? Can I install win 7 SP1 on new PC instead of OEM?
Solution Traildriver Jan 8, 2014 OEM is cheaper but no Microsoft support. License limited to one motherboard. Most go with OEM as if they are building a PC they also know how to tweak / fix Windows if required (or ask here at Tom's)
OEM is cheaper but no Microsoft support. License limited to one motherboard. Most go with OEM as if they are building a PC they also know how to tweak / fix Windows if required (or ask here at Tom's)
Traildriver Distinguished Sep 10, 2010 587 0 19,160 Jan 8, 2014 Solution #2 OEM is cheaper but no Microsoft support. License limited to one motherboard. Most go with OEM as if they are building a PC they also know how to tweak / fix Windows if required (or ask here at Tom's) Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
OEM is cheaper but no Microsoft support. License limited to one motherboard. Most go with OEM as if they are building a PC they also know how to tweak / fix Windows if required (or ask here at Tom's)
kenrivers Illustrious Dec 29, 2010 6,684 6 37,015 Jan 8, 2014 #3 http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/23305-63-windows-versions-explained Upvote 0 Downvote