Just thought i'd ask this

[demonsoldier]

I know i'll look pretty stupid asking this but i had to ask.

While building a PC I was reading through some builds and found that using Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
for 99.99 dollars on newegg is ok on a build instead of the 200 dollar home preium version what is the difference between the 2?

 

[joshyboy82]

The OEM version is tied to the MOBO you have and can't be installed on any other computer, or even the same computer if you change components.

 

[demonsoldier]

The OEM version is tied to the MOBO you have and can't be installed on any other computer, or even the same computer if you change components.

so with the 200 dollar home preium one i can reinstall if ver need be or use on another motherboard then right?

 

[nikorr]

Yes. But only 1 activated account at the time.

 

[nordlead]

I don't know if Microsoft changed their policy, but I used to call them and have them re-activate codes for me when their software said I couldn't install my software. This was probably 8-9 years ago.

Even then, paying an extra $100 in case my motherboard breaks after warranty isn't worth it if I can buy another OEM copy for $100.

Now, if you build a new PC every 1-2 years then it would be worth buying the retail version. Personally, I've always kept my PCs long enough that I'm not worried about transferring the license.

 

[nikorr]

Right, when u call them and tell them your PC died, they don't do big deal about it.

Unless u call frequently : )

 

[demonsoldier]

so probaly for the next time i should just save my self the 100 bucks if i don't plan on building a new pc and just upgrading and get the SP-1 version?

 

[nikorr]

Get OEM, and get better CPU or more memory.....

I would.

 

[demonsoldier]

well the build i'm doing right now is

well when i get home in december on R&R

MSI P67A-G45 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel P67 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard

XFX HD-685X-ZNDC Radeon HD 6850 1GB 256-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready

Antec EarthWatts EA-650 GREEN 650W ATX12V v2.3 SLI Ready CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9B

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive X2

ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM

i don't see upgrade the CPU unless i go to a i7 or the memory which is pretty good where its at would help although i still spent the money 2 weeks ago on the 200 dollar version lol.

 

[nikorr]

I am just now in process, have chosen 2600K. I was thinking about i5 2500K too, but at least it is latest and so far fastest in $300 range. I was alsoo thinking about new SB-E due in mid Nov. But I am not a series gamer, so there was not enough +++ in it. USB3 fell through so...

Decent set up, u have. Or spend that money on decent dinner with your significant other.

 

[demonsoldier]

I am just now in process, have chosen 2600K. I was thinking about i5 2500K too, but at least it is latest and so far fastest in $300 range. I was alsoo thinking about new SB-E due in mid Nov. But I am not a series gamer, so there was not enough +++ in it. USB3 fell through so...

Decent set up, u have. Or spend that money on decent dinner with your significant other.

This is the extra money after dinner just enough for this setup or somehting a little better but i like this one so far.

 

[nikorr]

Yeah, seems no matter how much u make its still hard to keep it from being swept by certain someone : )

 

[demonsoldier]

Yeah, seems no matter how much u make its still hard to keep it from being swept by certain someone : )

lol true but thats why we love them.

 

[nikorr]

Damn right.