I Have made a Decision, What do you all think?

**Praetor** · 07-13-2004, 05:09 PM

Well i think (but dont quote me on this), the seller is allowed to duplicate the disc provided that they dont duplicate more discs than they legally have serial numbers for or something like that.

Sypher04 · 07-13-2004, 05:34 PM

Yes, the liscence is purchased for "x" number of computers and they are only allowed to issue the duplication with product-key for the same amount.

Either way OEM's are still, and i think they should be avoided if possible.

**Praetor** · 07-13-2004, 05:42 PM

Yes indeed, 'sides you're prolly better installing it yourself because then at least you have some idea of what gunk is going into the system

Sypher04 · 07-13-2004, 06:26 PM

Yes, its best to be present when an operating system is loaded, be it a retail or OEM version. Especially when it comes to giving out personal information needed for system registration purposes.

**Praetor** · 07-14-2004, 01:28 AM

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Especially when it comes to giving out personal information needed for system registration purposes.

When stores install OSs for you they dont use personal information. They use generic information (often the name of the company and in the 'worst' case, your last name). Furthermore, when you get teh computer, you dont get the OS cd. If you want to reinstall you will have to buy one

Blind_Arrow · 07-16-2004, 03:34 AM

Not always newest is best, Northwood is the best in P-4 series, and best out of northwood, is C series, if you have too much money to burn then burn a little more, get P-4 Prestonia rather than prescott.

**Praetor** · 07-16-2004, 05:18 AM

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Northwood is the best in P-4 series

Minor technicality ... the Prescott is better than the NorthwoodA

Meraxus · 07-16-2004, 02:57 PM

OK I got all my stuff yesterday and had a few questions, they may sound stupid but I wanted to be sure before I mess it up. The HSF Fan does it need the thermal tape the thermal compound or both? Also I have a DVD Drive and a DVD/CD Burner, which do I set to Slave and which to Master? I think that is it for now. If I come up with any other stumps I will let you know

Sypher04 · 07-16-2004, 03:09 PM

Primary or slave will not matter, they will both work in either role. My suggestion is to set the Master (DVD/CD Writer) Slave (DVD), but ultimately it will not make a difference if you chose otherwise.

Sypher04 · 07-16-2004, 03:13 PM

You should not need both the tape and compound, although no reason you can't. I would simply put the thermal tape on, i don't think its all necessary. Unless you already purchased both, in which case you may as well use it.

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07-13-2004, 05:34 PM	#32 (permalink)
Sypher04 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whitby, Ontario Age: 22 Posts: 53	Yes, the liscence is purchased for "x" number of computers and they are only allowed to issue the duplication with product-key for the same amount. Either way OEM's are still, and i think they should be avoided if possible. __________________ :eek:Sypher04 ___________________________________________ Intel Pentium 4 Extreme HT Processor @ 3.4GHz 1024MB Kingston PC5400 DDR2 RAM (675MHz) 120GB SATA HDD (8MB, 10000RPM) Diamond Viper Radeon 9600XT 256MB Video Card SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS Audio Card

07-13-2004, 05:42 PM	#33 (permalink)
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07-13-2004, 06:26 PM	#34 (permalink)
Sypher04 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whitby, Ontario Age: 22 Posts: 53	Yes, its best to be present when an operating system is loaded, be it a retail or OEM version. Especially when it comes to giving out personal information needed for system registration purposes. __________________ :eek:Sypher04 ___________________________________________ Intel Pentium 4 Extreme HT Processor @ 3.4GHz 1024MB Kingston PC5400 DDR2 RAM (675MHz) 120GB SATA HDD (8MB, 10000RPM) Diamond Viper Radeon 9600XT 256MB Video Card SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS Audio Card

07-16-2004, 03:34 AM	#36 (permalink)
Blind_Arrow Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: London - UK Age: 31 Posts: 75	Not always newest is best, Northwood is the best in P-4 series, and best out of northwood, is C series, if you have too much money to burn then burn a little more, get P-4 Prestonia rather than prescott. __________________ Intel P-4 3.2GHz 800FSB HT 4 X 512MB PC3200 DDR Kingstons Asus P4C800-E Deluxe ATi Radeon 9800XT 256MB Creative Audigy 2 ZS Creative Inspire 5.1 5700 Digital WD Raptor 10K RPM 36.6GB S-ATA Seagate Baracuda 120GB S-ATA Viewsonic P211 21.3" TFT Triple Boot with: Windows XP Professional SP1a Windows 2000 Professional SP4 SuSE Linux Professional 9.0

07-16-2004, 02:57 PM	#38 (permalink)
Meraxus New Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 10	OK I got all my stuff yesterday and had a few questions, they may sound stupid but I wanted to be sure before I mess it up. The HSF Fan does it need the thermal tape the thermal compound or both? Also I have a DVD Drive and a DVD/CD Burner, which do I set to Slave and which to Master? I think that is it for now. If I come up with any other stumps I will let you know

07-16-2004, 03:09 PM	#39 (permalink)
Sypher04 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whitby, Ontario Age: 22 Posts: 53	Primary or slave will not matter, they will both work in either role. My suggestion is to set the Master (DVD/CD Writer) Slave (DVD), but ultimately it will not make a difference if you chose otherwise. __________________ :eek:Sypher04 ___________________________________________ Intel Pentium 4 Extreme HT Processor @ 3.4GHz 1024MB Kingston PC5400 DDR2 RAM (675MHz) 120GB SATA HDD (8MB, 10000RPM) Diamond Viper Radeon 9600XT 256MB Video Card SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS Audio Card

07-16-2004, 03:13 PM	#40 (permalink)
Sypher04 Bronze Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Whitby, Ontario Age: 22 Posts: 53	You should not need both the tape and compound, although no reason you can't. I would simply put the thermal tape on, i don't think its all necessary. Unless you already purchased both, in which case you may as well use it. __________________ :eek:Sypher04 ___________________________________________ Intel Pentium 4 Extreme HT Processor @ 3.4GHz 1024MB Kingston PC5400 DDR2 RAM (675MHz) 120GB SATA HDD (8MB, 10000RPM) Diamond Viper Radeon 9600XT 256MB Video Card SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS Audio Card

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