WTF? New computer, and I have to PAY?

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pparks1

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If you think apple os is drab wait until you see what ms did with win8. They took drab to a whole new level.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
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At least Microsoft's drab is more customizable than apple's drab. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want to look at a monochrome/silver/grey UI for the rest of my life. Maybe that's why apple tends to use silver, they're always second best. ;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    Crosshair V Formula-Z
    Memory
    16 gig DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS R9 270
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Seagate Barracuda (starting to hate Seagate)
    x2 3 TB Toshibas
    Windows 8.1 is installed on a SanDisk Ultra Plus 256 GB
    PSU
    OCZ 500 watt
    Case
    A current work in progres as I'll be building the physical case myself. It shall be fantastic.
    Cooling
    Arctic Cooler with 3 heatpipes
    Keyboard
    Logitech K750 wireless solar powered keyboard
    Mouse
    Microsoft Touch Mouse
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender, but I might go back on KIS 2014
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talon

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no one ever said that windows 8 pro upgrade was free. ever ad they ever shown stated 14.99 but a few companies will reimburse your payment after you buy the upgrade. but if you wanted windows 8 you should have never bought a windows 7 computer when you knew windows 8 is coming out. best to wait until windows 8 is preinstalled before buying a new computer. plus if you upgrade yourself you still have to reinstall the drivers (graphics cards, and ect ect ect)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 RC
    System Manufacturer/Model
    l675-s7040
    CPU
    amd dual core
    Memory
    4gb ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ati mobility
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pparks1

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You aren't getting it for free with a new computer either, the price of that OEM license is baked into the cost of the computer.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 7
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Self-Built in July 2009
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    23" Acer x233H
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
    Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
    PSU
    Corsair 620HX modular
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    stock
    Keyboard
    ABS M1 Mechanical
    Mouse
    Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
    Internet Speed
    15/2 cable modem
    Other Info
    Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.
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talon

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true but the price shouldnt go up or down when windows 8 comes pre installed. since the cost is the same as windows 7.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 RC
    System Manufacturer/Model
    l675-s7040
    CPU
    amd dual core
    Memory
    4gb ddr3
    Graphics Card(s)
    ati mobility
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