-=PCTechTalk=- Re: custom built computer
- From: "~OoO~" <SirTroth@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:01:23 -0500
I believe you can still buy OEM versions of the OS on Newegg.com, and
numerous other online retailers. Possibly even TigerDirect.com and Buy.com.
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-----Original Message-----
From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of HandsomeBlck@xxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, March 01, 2009 18:38
To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: custom built computer
Gman,
I've often thought of building my own machine. So after your last post,
I was wondering about the OS. If I still wanted to use XP Home, would I be
able to buy the program?
Thanks,
HB
In a message dated 3/1/2009 11:41:12 AM Pacific Standard Time,
gman.pctt@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> Your confidence level would soar once you realize how simple it is to put
> your own together. I'm not saying that it's easy. I'm just saying it's
> simple. There are only about 10-12 devices that make up a normal home
> computer, but you would still need to follow a set of guidelines in order
to
>
> complete the build. The guidelines include things like how much thermal
> compound should be added between the CPU and heatsink, making sure you
plug
> the case wires properly onto the motherboard, knowing when the RAM is
> installed correctly (you already have experience with this, so you have a
> good idea how quickly you can learn these types of things), etc..
>
> If you want the system put together by someone else, there are options,
but
> they'll cost you extra money. Not only will it cost more for the labor of
> building the system, you will also have to buy all of the parts from the
> same place that puts it together. That means you won't be able to shop
> around for the best prices on individual items and will ultimately pay
more
> for some things than you may have otherwise.
>
> You will still end up with a much better system than you could ever get
from
>
> an OEM.
>
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