I am currently building a new computer, and i want to make sure i purchase the right operating system for the job. I have read good reviews about media center edition as well as Professional. But, on new egg.com, it has the OEM verision for considerbly less : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16832116049 Here it is $139.99 for professional. SO my QUESTION, really has to do with: Is it good to buy a OEM operating system when your building a system, as in does it run ok? Or should i go with retail?
2006-09-22 08:37:24 · 4 answers · asked by Project EX 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I did a custom build 2 years ago and got an OEM Version. Only diff I found bewteen the OEM and the full version is it comes in an envalope with a booklet and your regkey, while the full comes with the same in a box and a bigger book. It IS worth getting the OEM Version if your on a budget and you don't want a box and a bigger book. I built my system 2 years ago and I've had no issues with that version.
P.S I got XP Pro
2006-09-22 08:42:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I agree with the others on this, I am a PC Builder and build many machines per day.
OEM is fine, The retail just comes with Fluff and phone support for a year, the OEM does not come with this. So if you feel comfortable enough to build a machine yourself, then OEM is the way to go.
2006-09-22 15:50:38 · answer #2 · answered by sedude692002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buying the retail version will allow you to reuse the operating system if you want to build a new computer. OEM allows a limited number of hardware changes. The retail version can be activated on any one computer you want.
2006-09-22 16:47:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion the OEM will be just fine - make sure you get a number that is all, at the end of the day that is what you are paying for
2006-09-22 15:42:32 · answer #4 · answered by cool_clearwater 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋