Where to Buy a OEM version of Windows 10

[Tom Hell]

I am building my new computer in 2 days (first build ever), and I obviously need to buy a operating system. I am going to buy a OEM version of Windows 10 as I won't be changing my MoBo anytime soon.
I want to know if I should buy Windows 10 from a reliable source for around 60€ or if I should take a risk and buy it from a shadier place ( Kinguin ) for half the price.
Kinguin is a very popular site and has had a lot of downloads, but I have heard that Microsoft sometimes disables Windows after a few months ( because your Key was sold to other people too). Does anyone have experience with this website ? I don't want to buy a cracked version of Windows.

Thank you

 

[jaslion]

I am building my new computer in 2 days (first build ever), and I obviously need to buy a operating system. I am going to buy a OEM version of Windows 10 as I won't be changing my MoBo anytime soon.
I want to know if I should buy Windows 10 from a reliable source for around 60€ or if I should take a risk and buy it from a shadier place ( Kinguin ) for half the price.
Kinguin is a very popular site and has had a lot of downloads, but I have heard that Microsoft sometimes disables Windows after a few months ( because your Key was sold to other people too). Does anyone have experience with this website ? I don't want to buy a cracked version of Windows.

Thank you

Well the only place to buy a windows license that low is on kinguin, g2a,... almost all of them are fake as in they were generated with a keygen and such. Also a oem license can't be purchased by a costumer only a normal version.

 

[USAFRet]

Amazon, Newegg, direct from Microsoft...

For Win 10, the line between OEM and Retail is significantly blurred and changed.

And yes...kinguin and G2A are exceptionally shady.

 

[little_me]

Oem can be bought by normal customers. the general idea is that you cannot buy just the license, you buy other hardware too and as such, build the computer yourself. (Original equipment manufacturer, you don't need to be a multi-million company)
A lot of places sell it separately too since.. as long as you built the computer yourself, it's okay.

That being said, 60€ sounds lower than normal too. it's usually closer to 90 to 100 range.
https://de.pcpartpicker.com/products/os/#sort=a4&page=1

 

[sizzling]

FYI with Windows 10 OEM it can be moved to a new motherboard, its tied to your Microsoft account instead so you cannot sell it on. It's different to previous Windows.

 

[Tom Hell]

Thank you,
I have decided to buy a OEM version from a legit supplier with good review ( Maybe Amazon ). Does this mean that there is a 0% chance that Windows deactivates my windows license ? Also should I spend 20€ more for a Pro version or is it not worth it ? ( PC only used for Gaming, Browsing.. )

 

[USAFRet]

Thank you,
I have decided to buy a OEM version from a legit supplier with good review ( Maybe Amazon ). Does this mean that there is a 0% chance that Windows deactivates my windows license ? Also should I spend 20€ more for a Pro version or is it not worth it ? ( PC only used for Gaming, Browsing.. )

Pro is absolutely not needed for your purposes.
And buying from actual Amazon is fine. Just not from a 3rd party reseller on Amazon.

 

[CayJ141]

I am building my new computer in 2 days (first build ever), and I obviously need to buy a operating system. I am going to buy a OEM version of Windows 10 as I won't be changing my MoBo anytime soon.
I want to know if I should buy Windows 10 from a reliable source for around 60€ or if I should take a risk and buy it from a shadier place ( Kinguin ) for half the price.
Kinguin is a very popular site and has had a lot of downloads, but I have heard that Microsoft sometimes disables Windows after a few months ( because your Key was sold to other people too). Does anyone have experience with this website ? I don't want to buy a cracked version of Windows.

Thank you

Stick to a more reliable source .... why take the chance .