- Jul 16, 2014
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Hey guys,
So I am building my very first gaming computer and this is my first time ever even owning a windows computer. As such I have questions about the OS. I have every part now in my possession and will be assembling everything with an experienced friend this weekend.
What continued to elude me is understanding Window Operating Systems. I called up Microsoft because I was trying to take advantage of a student deal on Windows 8.1 Pro but was told because I am making a computer and therefore have no OS already on the system that it wouldn't work. She told me I needed Windows 8 System Builder.
However i've been googling Windows 8 System Builder [and where to buy it in Canada] and can't find anything... I'm wondering if someone can help me, here are my questions:
1. What type of Windows 8 do I need: Pro, Retail, OEM, System Builder?
2. What's the difference between the above types?
3. Where can I buy the type I need (preferably, locally, in a store in Canada)?
Thanks guys!
PS. as I am new to Windows I need it to update itself and do all the fiddly stuff on it's own (i've heard OEM doesn't do this? I have no idea though.)
So I am building my very first gaming computer and this is my first time ever even owning a windows computer. As such I have questions about the OS. I have every part now in my possession and will be assembling everything with an experienced friend this weekend.
What continued to elude me is understanding Window Operating Systems. I called up Microsoft because I was trying to take advantage of a student deal on Windows 8.1 Pro but was told because I am making a computer and therefore have no OS already on the system that it wouldn't work. She told me I needed Windows 8 System Builder.
However i've been googling Windows 8 System Builder [and where to buy it in Canada] and can't find anything... I'm wondering if someone can help me, here are my questions:
1. What type of Windows 8 do I need: Pro, Retail, OEM, System Builder?
2. What's the difference between the above types?
3. Where can I buy the type I need (preferably, locally, in a store in Canada)?
Thanks guys!
PS. as I am new to Windows I need it to update itself and do all the fiddly stuff on it's own (i've heard OEM doesn't do this? I have no idea though.)
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