Whats the diffrence? just the price?

[Do_The_Panic]

What is the diffrence between these two OS' besides the cost? and is it just better to buy the cheaper one?? looking to buy it today for a new build thanks you guys!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116716

 

[Do_The_Panic]

is it best to just do the OEM? i read that it more or less binds to your mobo

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

is it best to just do the OEM? i read that it more or less binds to your mobo < Yes tied to board!

 

[daswilhelm]

oem vs retail. oem doesnt have support from microsoft like retail does (not like theres much support to begin with). retail also includes both 32 + 64bit versions. if you know what you are doing, oem is the way to go.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

One is retail and one is OEM.The cheap one is OEM.

OEM versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail versions except for the following:

- OEM versions do not offer any free Microsoft direct support from Microsoft support personnel

- OEM licenses are tied to the very first computer you install and activate it on

- OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

- OEM versions cannot be used to directly upgrade from an older Windows operating system

Microsoft.com ^

 

[daswilhelm]

you can change the board. just have to call microsoft 800 number and they give you a new code.

 

[Do_The_Panic]

alright thanks you guys! I appreciate it. Ill just go OEM for now

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Your copy of Windows is locked to the PC on which you purchased it. You cannot transfer that license to another PC.
You can upgrade any components or peripherals on your PC and keep your license intact. You can replace the motherboard with an identical model or an equivalent model from the OEM if it fails. However, if you personally replace or upgrade the motherboard, your OEM Windows license is null and void.

 

[Outlander_04]

OEM licensing is different .

Install it on one computer , and it stays there till the computer dies


The retail version you can remove from an existing set of hardware and transfer it to another computer .


Most people upgrade windows with a new build anyway s Home 64 bit oem is the best option for most people

 

[Brett928S2]

you can change the board. just have to call microsoft 800 number and they give you a new code.

Hi

NOT true....

All the best Brett

 

[daswilhelm]

ok so all those times ive done that, i was dreaming?

 

[daswilhelm]

you can change the whole machine actually, not just the board. you just have to answer microsofts questions correctly. sorry to the ill-informed, but try it sometime.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

No, Brett is correct,OEM is tied to the board.

 

[whiteodian]

I was able to change a board before. It was a new system. Bought all my parts, put it together, installed windows (& activated), but I was having some crashing issues. After much troubleshooting, I determined the board to be defective. Traded it for a different one (different manufacturer) and have been happily using it the last 2+ years. If I swapped the board today, I would't count on the license transferring so nicely though as Area51 pointed out their policy.

 

[AlienIsGOD]

I've went from a socket 775 to a socket 1155 w/o any need to call in. everything in my PC was new except for the HDD and even those were relegated to storage after a reformat on to my HyperX 120GB.

Also you can buy a 32 bit version and just use the key with a 64 bit disc.