Adding Windows to my build

AtomicSnipe · May 22, 2017

I will be building my first build https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tj3MQV it is a great build that received a lot of positive comments.

There is one problem though, Windows. That thing is for like $140 and that's just Windows 10 Home and there is no way I can add it to my build without removing/changing one/multiple parts.

I definitely can go the cracking way but i really, really, really don't want a main software like the OS to be cracked and unreliable.

Any suggestions please?
Thanks

vrumor · May 22, 2017

Yup, pay the $140. No one here is going to suggest any other way. If you are a student, can check into that.

AtomicSnipe · May 22, 2017

vrumor :

Thanks

Well, I am a school student (don't think that helps lol). I am not searching for anybody to tell me to go for a pirated version. I was just looking to see if there are any parts that I could change or remove to decrease the price.

Stumpy122 · May 22, 2017

AtomicSnipe :

If you have another functioning PC that you can use, you can buy windows for about $30-$40 by buying a e-mailed version. In this case, the store sends you a download link via e-mail, and you can download it to a USB drive or DVD disk and download it to your new build. This is (where I live, Netherlands) completely legal.

By the way, you can shave off a few bucks from your build by dropping the WD blue and maybe getting a cheaper CPU-cooler like a Cryorig H7

JamesSneed · May 22, 2017

Look into Windows 10 Home - 64-bit - OEM is about $90 to $99

Might try searching Amazon for Windows 10. For example I see Windows 10 pro for $65.

AtomicSnipe · May 22, 2017

Stumpy122 :

AtomicSnipe :

If you have another functioning PC that you can use, you can buy windows for about $30-$40 by buying a e-mailed version. In this case, the store sends you a download link via e-mail, and you can download it to a USB drive or DVD disk and download it to your new build. This is (where I live, Netherlands) completely legal.

By the way, you can shave off a few bucks from your build by dropping the WD blue and maybe getting a cheaper CPU-cooler like a Cryorig H7

Oh thanks.

I have a fully functioning laptop and I can use it to do your method right?

The WD blue is pretty cheap in my country and the H7 is about the same price as the current one, again, in my country.

AtomicSnipe · May 22, 2017

JamesSneed :

Yeah but delivery (to my country) and reliability are issues. Take a look at the reviews.

faalin · May 22, 2017

If you don't have the money now but can have it in 30 days you can install windows and when it asks for the key just skip it. It will give you a 30 day trial period which at any point you can enter a BOUGHT key that matches the version you installed.

I actually have 2 servers at work like this since windows server gives you 180 days before you need to enter a key. They have been running since December and ive just been to lazy to type in the key.

Could also change the ram to these https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3CdFf7/gskill-ripjaws-v-series-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-3000-memory-f4-3000c15d-16gvkb which are $16 cheaper and have better timings

AtomicSnipe · May 22, 2017

faalin :

If you don't have the money now but can have it in 30 days you can install windows and when it asks for the key just skip it. It will give you a 30 day trial period which at any point you can enter a BOUGHT key that matches the version you installed.

I actually have 2 servers at work like this since windows server gives you 180 days before you need to enter a key. They have been running since December and ive just been to lazy to type in the key.

Could also change the ram to these https://pcpartpicker.com/product/3CdFf7/gskill-ripjaws-v-series-16gb-2-x-8gb-ddr4-3000-memory-f4-3000c15d-16gvkb which are $16 cheaper and have better timings

Thanks

I am fine with the current RAMs but thanks anyways.

AtomicSnipe · May 22, 2017

I managed to contact Microsoft and they said I will be able to get Windows 10 activated for free. I am really over the moon right now.
Thanks for everyone's help, greatly appreciated!

Phillip Corcoran · May 22, 2017

How about a free, open source alternative like one of the Linux-based distributions (Ubuntu etc) until you can afford Win 10?

AtomicSnipe · May 22, 2017

Phillip Corcoran :

Thanks

I have an Ubuntu file for emergencies so yea.

But as I already stated, I will be able to get Win 10 for free.

vrumor · May 22, 2017

Free? How?

AtomicSnipe · May 22, 2017

vrumor :

Because I have Windows 10 on my current device.

Just contact them and you will exactly know how.

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