need help with purchase...

SAD_DC · 11-26-2005, 11:16 AM

ok well im going to need windows xp..for my amd athlon 64 3700 set up..

plz tell me if this one is alright?
If there's a better windows xp plz post because i dont know much about software....
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102151

Im pretty sure I have the same one on my current pc..but like I said im not much of a software person...

thanks....

SAD_DC · 11-26-2005, 11:28 AM

ok well I looked some over and realize that tigerdirect sells the same exact 2 OS's for 100 difference..*confuzed*
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...087894&CatId=0

thats almost 200 bucks...

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...104427&CatId=0

and thats almost 100 buckz ?!?!?!?!?!

oh and also im pretty sure im not going with OeM on OS
because I have read some reviews on OeM and how they arent
as trust wrthy as retail...

plz some 1 tell me what the price is on a retail windows xp cd
which I can use right out of the box and dont need any upgrades
or anything..PLZ!!!! lol

thanks...

[-0MEGA-] · 11-26-2005, 12:30 PM

One of those links is the full version o XP, and the other is an upgrade. If you buy an upgrade, you need to have an older OS on a cd because it will ask you for it.

And OEM are exactly the same thing as retail, except it doesnt come with a box or manual, just the cd and a small booklet.

Jerkstore · 11-26-2005, 04:56 PM

go with the cheapest OEM version of XP that you can find...if it doesn't have SP2 then all you have to do is spend a few hours doing windows updates until there are no more

I don't know how well the XP64 works, but it is very expensive in comparison to the normal 32bit, but you may want to look into that since you have a 64bit chip

SAD_DC · 11-26-2005, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerkstore

I don't know how well the XP64 works, but it is very expensive in comparison to the normal 32bit, but you may want to look into that since you have a 64bit chip

what do you mean by that?????

SAD_DC · 11-26-2005, 10:56 PM

also...
does this mean im going to spend about 200$ on an OS???
because all the Upgrades are roughly 99 bucks...

SAD_DC · 11-26-2005, 11:16 PM

P.s....
Doesent OeM mean some one bought it then returned it?
like for example here is a "comment" made by some one on newegg.com

"N/A, 10/7/2005 8:32:52 AM
Read the EULA
The difference between OEM and Retial is the End User Liscense Agreement. OEM means that once you activate XP on a computer, that version of XP is "BOUND" to the hardware. If you try and upgrade your motherboard, that is considered a new computer, and OEM won't activate. Retail will allow you to change hardware all you want with no annoying EULA issues from Microsoft."

Also...I downloaded sp2 as a update for the current comp and it sucks!!!!

TheChef · 11-26-2005, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAD_DC

what do you mean by that?????

Microsoft came out with Windows XP x64 Professional, an OS specifically designed to run on 64-bit chips. I would not get it over Windows XP (32-bit) because of compatibility issues. I have run it and have had many problems with drivers and hardware not being compatible.

johnb35 · 11-28-2005, 08:31 AM

With an OEM version of XP you can only activate ONLINE one time. If you need to format and restore your system you will have to call Microsoft each and every time to get a new identification number to activate. I have the OEM version and I'm glad I saved the 100 bucks instead of buying the retail version.

run4it · 11-28-2005, 09:10 AM

i agree with johnb35. it can be a pain in the ass but its more than worth it. OEM means original equipment manufacuter. Lets say you buy a pc from some online company... they'll give you an oem version of windows. its no different than the retail other than in price and what was already described above. It does not mean someone bought and returned it. 64-bit xp is free to those of us who previously owned xp-pro.

"Read the EULA
The difference between OEM and Retial is the End User Liscense Agreement. OEM means that once you activate XP on a computer, that version of XP is "BOUND" to the hardware. If you try and upgrade your motherboard, that is considered a new computer, and OEM won't activate. Retail will allow you to change hardware all you want with no annoying EULA issues from Microsoft."

Also...I downloaded sp2 as a update for the current comp and it sucks!!!!"

about that upgrading the mobo crap.... when u call they ask about one thing. "is this copy installed on only one machine"? you say yes and they give you ur numbers. I've changed my mobo with only one OEM copy of xp and had no problems.

11-26-2005, 11:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	need help with purchase... ok well im going to need windows xp..for my amd athlon 64 3700 set up.. plz tell me if this one is alright? If there's a better windows xp plz post because i dont know much about software.... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102151 Im pretty sure I have the same one on my current pc..but like I said im not much of a software person... thanks.... __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-26-2005, 11:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	ok well I looked some over and realize that tigerdirect sells the same exact 2 OS's for 100 difference..confuzed http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...087894&CatId=0 thats almost 200 bucks... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...104427&CatId=0 and thats almost 100 buckz ?!?!?!?!?! oh and also im pretty sure im not going with OeM on OS because I have read some reviews on OeM and how they arent as trust wrthy as retail... plz some 1 tell me what the price is on a retail windows xp cd which I can use right out of the box and dont need any upgrades or anything..PLZ!!!! lol thanks... __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-26-2005, 12:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
[-0MEGA-] Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Concord, NH Age: 19 Posts: 27,046	One of those links is the full version o XP, and the other is an upgrade. If you buy an upgrade, you need to have an older OS on a cd because it will ask you for it. And OEM are exactly the same thing as retail, except it doesnt come with a box or manual, just the cd and a small booklet. __________________ Desktop // Laptop Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 4.0GHz // Core 2 Duo P8400 2.26GHz Asus Rampage Formula X48 // Intel PM45 ATI 4870X2 2GB GDDR5 // 512MB GDDR3 9800M GTS 4GB (2x 2GB) DDR2 940 // 4GB DDR3 800 750GB SATAII w/32MB // 200GB SATAII 7200RPM Creative SB X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty SilverStone 750W +12V@60A 3DMark06: 21391 // 9179

11-26-2005, 10:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	also... does this mean im going to spend about 200$ on an OS??? because all the Upgrades are roughly 99 bucks... __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-26-2005, 11:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
SAD_DC Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 661	P.s.... Doesent OeM mean some one bought it then returned it? like for example here is a "comment" made by some one on newegg.com "N/A, 10/7/2005 8:32:52 AM Read the EULA The difference between OEM and Retial is the End User Liscense Agreement. OEM means that once you activate XP on a computer, that version of XP is "BOUND" to the hardware. If you try and upgrade your motherboard, that is considered a new computer, and OEM won't activate. Retail will allow you to change hardware all you want with no annoying EULA issues from Microsoft." Also...I downloaded sp2 as a update for the current comp and it sucks!!!! __________________ CPU:Amd Athlon X2 Dual Core 4200+ (939) 2.20GHz CPU Fan: Zalman CNPS9700 LED MoBo: KN8 SLi 939 R.A.M: OCZ 4x 512 PC3200 DDR 400MHz Video Card: 7950 Gt H.D.D: Maxtor 300gig 7200 rpm H.D.D 2: W.D 500gig 7200 rpm Sound Card: Stock Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 1000 PsU: Aspire 550-Watt Chameleon

11-26-2005, 04:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jerkstore Gold Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 26 Posts: 354	go with the cheapest OEM version of XP that you can find...if it doesn't have SP2 then all you have to do is spend a few hours doing windows updates until there are no more I don't know how well the XP64 works, but it is very expensive in comparison to the normal 32bit, but you may want to look into that since you have a 64bit chip

11-28-2005, 08:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
johnb35 Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: IL, USA Age: 38 Posts: 796	With an OEM version of XP you can only activate ONLINE one time. If you need to format and restore your system you will have to call Microsoft each and every time to get a new identification number to activate. I have the OEM version and I'm glad I saved the 100 bucks instead of buying the retail version.

11-28-2005, 09:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
run4it Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 234	i agree with johnb35. it can be a pain in the ass but its more than worth it. OEM means original equipment manufacuter. Lets say you buy a pc from some online company... they'll give you an oem version of windows. its no different than the retail other than in price and what was already described above. It does not mean someone bought and returned it. 64-bit xp is free to those of us who previously owned xp-pro. "Read the EULA The difference between OEM and Retial is the End User Liscense Agreement. OEM means that once you activate XP on a computer, that version of XP is "BOUND" to the hardware. If you try and upgrade your motherboard, that is considered a new computer, and OEM won't activate. Retail will allow you to change hardware all you want with no annoying EULA issues from Microsoft." Also...I downloaded sp2 as a update for the current comp and it sucks!!!!" about that upgrading the mobo crap.... when u call they ask about one thing. "is this copy installed on only one machine"? you say yes and they give you ur numbers. I've changed my mobo with only one OEM copy of xp and had no problems. __________________ Intel Quad-Core Q6600 G0 2.4 GHz Kentsfield XFX nForce 680i SLI Socket 775 Motherboard XFX GeForce 8600GTS 256 MB PCI-E G.Skill 2 GB DDR2 SDRAM 800 MHz 320 GB Seagate Sata, 2 x 80 GB WD Pata Hard Drives Xp Pro x32

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