Top options for purchasing Windows include official retailers, authorized resellers, and online marketplaces.
Top options for purchasing Windows include official retailers, authorized resellers, and online marketplaces.
You ordered the components for your gaming PC and planned to collect the CPU and case at MicroCenter. Consider picking up the OS there as well, but check if there are more affordable options nearby. Decide between Windows 10 or stick with Windows 7 based on your comfort level and needs.
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Choose Windows 7 for flexibility—upgrade later if needed. It’s also more affordable.
Do you require the pieces put together or only the frame? If ready-made, check availability at Home Depot or similar stores for frames; otherwise, contact a local carpenter and collaborate. Alternatively, you can download ten window templates from the MS Store.
Discuss the topic on Reddit about Windows 10 Home for education and enterprise use.
I suggest disregarding any Reddit links and purchasing directly from Microcenter, since they act as an authorized reseller of Windows. Buying through Reddit or G2A typically doesn’t benefit Microsoft—it often goes to minimal amounts. Most keys found on Reddit and G2A are MSDN keys meant for developers and IT teams, not for resale, and sometimes come from regions where people earn modest incomes. While you should make decisions that suit you, it’s important not to exploit pricing advantages intended for low-wage economies. Recommended sources include Microcenter NewEgg at Amazon NCIX (now with a US location), local computer shops, TigerDirect’s official Microsoft Store, and possibly student discounts if you’re in college or university. High school students might also qualify for free or heavily discounted licenses.
PCPartPicker component inventory / Cost breakdown by seller CPU: Intel Core i5-4690K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($199.99 @ Micro Center) Motherboard: MSI Z97-GAMING 5 ATX LGA1150 Board (Acquired for $145.99) RAM: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($54.88) Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Drive ($49.88) Graphics Card: MSI GeForce GTX 970 4GB Twin Frozr V Video Card ($338.49) Case: NZXT H440 (Black/Red) ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Micro Center) Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Supply ($109.99) Overall: $999.21 Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts. Created by PCPartPicker on 2015-08-14 16:19 EDT-0400