OS prices

[Legato]

Ok getting paid on friday, I've been looking around and i'm probably going to need a new OS with my new rig, as my DELL currently has like a reboot cd... not its own OS cd

I've found a few places online that are meh prices.. around the 90-110 quid... which you know.. ill pay if i have to, but the internet is a big ol' thing, so wondering if anyone else knows of good deals/prices


either on Vista 64 bit or XP home... either is fine, it just depends on the price really. ta muchly



oh hmm i rechecked overclockers and they have

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu ... 20&subcat=

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showprodu ... 20&subcat=

which seem alright price wise ... hmm

[MudShark]

You can buy an OEM version:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123052
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123067
You is building your own system - fairs fair!

Just check out on ebuyer under software OEM

Also

Home basic:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123059

You is a student isnt you?

I think you can get student versions at a similar price ~£60

[Legato]

You can buy an OEM version:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123052
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123067
You is building your own system - fairs fair!

Just check out on ebuyer under software OEM

Also

Home basic:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/123059

You is a student isnt you?

I think you can get student versions at a similar price ~£60

some nice links there.. never thought to check ebuyer.. even tho most of my components are from there lol

and ill have you know im NOT a dirt student!! how dare you! im a tax payer like the rest of you working at the Benefits department!

[MudShark]

The point is nobody checks to see if you are a student. It's very easy to buy one. If you are not a student then you must know some. Have a kid brother - etc. etc.

[Stueh]

guys dont forget

http://www.software4students.co.uk/

Might be able to pick up a bargin from there. I have used them before (bought office 07 for my dad). Came on time etc. Only thing is, no box just a cd wallet. lol!

[dze_vinda]

you not thought about the new windows 7?

i believe its out in a week or so

[JohnMcClane]

I agree, if your current hardware isn't supported by windows 7 (which is why you uninstalled it iirc) then Vista drivers won't be any better.

[Legato]

Ok getting paid on friday, I've been looking around and i'm probably going to need a new OS with my new rig, as my DELL currently has like a reboot cd... not its own OS cd

[JohnMcClane]

Oh, W7 RC1 then, no brainer use your DVD + Key you got before, don't bother with XP or Vista

[Legato]

Oh, W7 RC1 then, no brainer use your DVD + Key you got before, don't bother with XP or Vista

cool, shall probably do that then, never actually thought that would work until you guys just suggested it lol.. save myself a nice sum until next year ta

[mendoza]

you not thought about the new windows 7?

i believe its out in a week or so

It's out on Oct 22nd, although it has already been RTM'd. I get my copy on August 6th with my MSDN sub