Build Your Own - Step by Step ( i7 2600k)

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by TIKITRADER, Jul 4, 2011.

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  1. WF, the deal on this one is the you need to have an email with .edu or .gov as proof. You can download the 32bit or 64bit version, the choice is your. The download would allow you to burn a copy. They are both $29.99.

    For $14.95 more, you can get the download + a hard disc.

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    #661     Aug 11, 2011
  2. Btw, I saw these on eBay and was shocked!. These are the full retail versions which normally go for $250-400, so there is no way these can be straight. I'm surprised eBay allows these listings, unless i'm missing something.

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    #662     Aug 11, 2011
  3. nkhoi

    nkhoi

    guy may have extra copies if he run a computer store (I am sure he can come up with a better reason) I bought a server 2003 copy and it worked fine.
     
    #663     Aug 11, 2011
  4. nkhoi, I just did a little digging and you are right, that it does work. The example below makes me a little vary though. The item in question is Windows 7 Ultimate FULL RETAIL version, which goes for $400+. This guy is selling it for 15% of the original price :eek: !

    The other buyers have been happy with their item and it seems to function as described. However, see the negative comment (there was only 1 out of 37+). The item worked for him too, but he sent it off to MS who say it's not legit.

    I've been burnt a few times and hold "if it's too good to be true, then it's too good to be true" motto close to my heart. However, if anyone knows otherwise, pls do let me know as I would hate to pass up such a good deal. I am not ready to be stripped off my new title :p :p :p

    Tiki, I assume you just want this to be a hardware thread. If so, my apologies for posting the Windows 7 bit here :(.

    Pls let us know, so maybe we can start another thread for software (platforms, operating systems, anti-virus, spam blockers etc.)

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    #664     Aug 11, 2011
  5. Everything is welcome as it is all related to your new build.
    This is great as it really helps people out to complete the steps to a new machine
    or just update that one they have ben thinking about.
    I had even posted something with Multicharts.
    Thanks Sam for all your excellent contributions
     
    #665     Aug 11, 2011
  6. Thanks for that, TIKITRADER,, it'll be nice to see where this goes. :)
     
    #666     Aug 11, 2011
  7. If you run 32-bit, you will be limited to 4GB of RAM. That makes your 8GB memory... half of it not usable.

    Source:

    http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa366778(v=vs.85).aspx#physical_memory_limits_windows_7


    "X86" means 32-bit

    Version Limit on X86 Limit on X64
    Windows 7 Ultimate 4 GB
    192 GB

    Windows 7 Enterprise 4 GB
    192 GB

    Windows 7 Professional 4 GB
    192 GB

    Windows 7 Home Premium 4 GB
    16 GB

    Windows 7 Home Basic 4 GB
    8 GB

    Windows 7 Starter 2 GB
     
    #667     Aug 11, 2011
  8. WF, I know you like stirring up trouble, because this will open up many amusing doors :p
     
    #668     Aug 11, 2011
  9. I was planning to get the 64-bit. That would do the job, right Boli?
     
    #669     Aug 11, 2011
  10. I have been running 64-bit for 1.5 year now and I like it. For me, no going back.
     
    #670     Aug 11, 2011
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