Buying Vista Premium x64

[hawkbit]

I've got an XP system I built about 6 months ago or so. I want to utilize DX10 with my 8800gtx so now I need to upgrade Windows.

I see a lot of people here pushing to go to 64bit version of Vista. If I decide to go that route, how can I buy it? I only see builder versions at Newegg.

 

[rochin]

try amazon.com, ebay, most online store sites sell it.

 

[roadrunner197069]

Buy the builder version. Saves you alot of cash but microsoft wont give you free tech support, or a pretty box. Thats the only difference.

 

[hawkbit]

With buying the builder version, I cannot put it on another PC if I upgrade, correct?

And also, my PC already has XP on it. Am I going to run into issues putting the builder version (intended for new pcs) on a system that has already been in use?

 

[roadrunner197069]

Thers always ways to use it on more then one PC. MS is picky about both versions. They want there money.

You can format and do a new install of either one. Stay away from upgrade disks. Get full version either way.

Send me a PM if you want to know how to get it dirt cheap.

 

[Granite3]

Roadrunner, sending you a PM.