Windows 7 System Builder Question

Jitter · Nov 23, 2009, 09:32 PM

I just had a question about the system builder versions of Windows 7. Can anyone buy them or do you have to have a business or something? I was looking at this

Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - Operating Systems

Its only $140 vs almost $300 for the full retail version of pro. i was just confused as to what it is exactly.

SeraphicSorcerer · Nov 23, 2009, 11:03 PM

It's basically the OEM version, you have to buy "hardware" with it. but it's a full version of pro, I do believe, There's actually multiple system builder versions if I recall.

Tyrsonswood · Nov 23, 2009, 11:46 PM

It's supposed to be locked in for the system it was first installed on.... in other words "no major upgrades" and no switching to a new machine. In theory at least.

Jitter · Nov 24, 2009, 12:48 AM

Ah ok thanks. I think that I will check it out then when i get my PC.

mkk · Nov 24, 2009, 01:22 AM

It also forfeits any active user support on Microsofts part, as the "system builder" becomes responsible for the support. Not usually a problem, but notable.

SeraphicSorcerer · Nov 24, 2009, 02:32 AM

Yeah but 9/10 times, you'll just end up reinstalling or fixing the driver issue, But As for the no major switching out, you just have to do the call Microsoft thing, and explain the reasons for the switches at worst, usually they just activate it if you say it's the original machine.

Tauheed · Nov 27, 2009, 09:18 AM

Windows 7 is a user friendly operating system and it is faster than Vista. The most important fact is it acquires lesser space than vista, but only demerit is it does not supports each and every software.
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Judas · Nov 27, 2009, 03:31 PM

buy it..

trust me.... after going through it all, i've come to the conclusion that it's just overall cheaper and less mind numbing to purchase the OEM copies.. cause generally your not going to have problems with windows... so support for it is meh.. Ontop of that, you can make Significant changes to your computer, EVEN move the entire OS only ONCE provided with a good reason...

I've so far been able to move windows 7 oem once and windows vista 3 times on a single OEM copy and been approved by Microsoft... fully genuine and activated.

Matthew1991 · Dec 27, 2009, 10:11 PM

Get OEM, its as good as Retail and cheaper, doesnt come in a fancy box though

Nov 23, 2009, 09:32 PM	#1
Jitter HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 534 Rep Power: 0	Windows 7 System Builder Question I just had a question about the system builder versions of Windows 7. Can anyone buy them or do you have to have a business or something? I was looking at this Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - Operating Systems Its only $140 vs almost $300 for the full retail version of pro. i was just confused as to what it is exactly. __________________ Sony Vaio PCV-RX670 P4 1.8ghz XP Pro SP2 1 GB PC2100 RAM ATI All in Wonder 9700 pro Audigy 2 ZS Aquamark ~29,500 3dMark03 ~ 5,000

Nov 23, 2009, 11:03 PM	#2
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 System Builder Question It's basically the OEM version, you have to buy "hardware" with it. but it's a full version of pro, I do believe, There's actually multiple system builder versions if I recall. __________________

Nov 24, 2009, 12:48 AM	Thread Starter #4
Jitter HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 534 Rep Power: 0	Re: Windows 7 System Builder Question Ah ok thanks. I think that I will check it out then when i get my PC. __________________ Sony Vaio PCV-RX670 P4 1.8ghz XP Pro SP2 1 GB PC2100 RAM ATI All in Wonder 9700 pro Audigy 2 ZS Aquamark ~29,500 3dMark03 ~ 5,000

Nov 24, 2009, 01:22 AM	#5
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 System Builder Question It also forfeits any active user support on Microsofts part, as the "system builder" becomes responsible for the support. Not usually a problem, but notable.

Nov 24, 2009, 02:32 AM	#6
SeraphicSorcerer HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 2,295 Rep Power: 156 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 System Builder Question Yeah but 9/10 times, you'll just end up reinstalling or fixing the driver issue, But As for the no major switching out, you just have to do the call Microsoft thing, and explain the reasons for the switches at worst, usually they just activate it if you say it's the original machine. __________________

Nov 27, 2009, 09:18 AM	#7
Tauheed HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Re: Windows 7 System Builder Question Windows 7 is a user friendly operating system and it is faster than Vista. The most important fact is it acquires lesser space than vista, but only demerit is it does not supports each and every software. ____________________ Naat

Dec 27, 2009, 10:11 PM	#9
Matthew1991 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Re: Windows 7 System Builder Question Get OEM, its as good as Retail and cheaper, doesnt come in a fancy box though