Where can I get a legitimate Windows 10 (not an upgrade)?

[drumslayer]

I recently built a gaming pc, and used windows 10 downloaded from microsoft. I keep seeing a message that says "activate windows" and it says I need a product key. Where can I get one that will work on a brand new PC with no previous version of Windows installed?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($89.89 @ OutletPC)
Total: $89.89
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-25 15:45 EDT-0400

 

[mjslakeridge]

Make sure the key you purchase is for the version of Windows 10 that you installed (Home vs. Professional). You most likely have Home, which costs about half of Professional.

 

[drumslayer]

A lot of the keys i've looked at online say "upgrade" and some say "oem." What's the difference? (Since they're all the same price)

 

[USAFRet]

A lot of the keys i've looked at online say "upgrade" and some say "oem." What's the difference? (Since they're all the same price)

A little more expensive, but direct from Microsoft:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/d/windows-10-home/d76qx4bznwk4/1NT3

You don't want "Upgrade".

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

A lot of the keys i've looked at online say "upgrade" and some say "oem." What's the difference? (Since they're all the same price)

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[Rexper]

Since you already have Windows 10 (retail) downloaded, it doesn't matter whether the key is oem or retail version. Just choose the cheapest from reputable sellers.

 

[USAFRet]

A lot of the keys i've looked at online say "upgrade" and some say "oem." What's the difference? (Since they're all the same price)

From OutletPC specifically, this:
https://www.outletpc.com/hb4142-microsoft-windows-10-oem.html