Checking the installed Windows 10 version for the first build.
Checking the installed Windows 10 version for the first build.
You're planning your first gaming PC and need help choosing Windows 10. Decide between Home or Pro based on your needs. Consider OEM or Retail versions—Retail gives you more flexibility for future modifications. This should work well if you plan to tweak the system later. Thanks Tony!
Pro version gives you greater flexibility over OS components and lets you delay automatic driver updates when needed. Retail version allows straightforward upgrades, as you mentioned before. I believe you won’t be able to modify the motherboard in either retail or pro editions. Choose Windows 10 Pro for the Pro version, or Windows 10 Home/Retail if you prefer a more standard setup without extensive tweaks.
Consider checking for keys compatible with Windows 7 or 8 (Pro/Ultimate). These options are usually more affordable than Windows 10 and include a free upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. This way, you could end up with Windows 7 or 8 along with Windows 10 Pro at a lower cost.