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Can someone explain to me again if I can use this Windows 7 license on a different computer? (not both at once)
If I buy this now and use it for a short awhile to get me by until I save up some cash, can I use the Windows 7 license on a new computer I build from a kit that doesn't come with Windows?
Since it comes with Windows (a $100 value?) it seems pretty good unless I'm locked down to using this copy of Windows on this PC only even after I decommission it.

@bsmith1: Though, if you really are building from scratch, I imagine that you'll be salvaging some of the parts at least to save cash. The installed version on the Hard Drive will have a fit initially, but you could just use the same HD on the new machine and Windows would be pre-loaded. You could also clone the drive.

My only problem with this system is that it comes with a 300 Watt power supply. This pretty much prevents you from putting in a video card for gaming. Most Video cards today pull about 1/2 that and with the CPU pulling 65, there is no overhead left. You would be running the PSU at close to 90% capacity while gaming. Not something I want to do.

Thanks for the suggestion.

What I really need to do is just get on newegg and build my own. It's been about 12 years since I've done that but Im sure I could research enough to find the good specs. I'm not a gamer, just a dad with a camera and a kid.

The keys on pre-installed versions of Windows are generic OEM keys used for generic installations. They're from a mass HD image that the factory plops out and are tied to the SLIC 2.1 table in the BIOS (that's how they're pre-activated). The key on the side of the machine isn't in use, however, to use it, you'll be violating MS's EULA and you'll need the proper installation media (IE OEM versions (not retail, educational, or upgrade) of Home Premium, Professinal, Ultimate, etc. that properly coincide with the key. 32-bit and 64-bit keys are not interchangeable.
Zjdon: Check to see if you have a Microcenter in your area. They generally slaughter Newegg on pricing. I mean, you can get an i5-2500K for $180 and $50 off of ANY socket 1155 mainboard right now. That gives you at least $40 off of the processor and pretty much cuts the price of the cheapest board in half. Oh, and 16GB o' DDR3 will only run you around $70 there (for Microcenter brand, made by Adata).

Cheers!

@endybajr What's HP's Win7 refund policy if I choose not to accept the EULA?

Is this a good deal? My computer keeps getting boot disk failures. I don't game much, if at all. mostly use it for the net, ms office and media(music and videos)

@bsmith1: It is possible to transfer the license from one computer to another although it will be very long and tedious. You have to call Microsoft and explain to them that you want to transfer the license and they'll allow you to reregister the key to another computer.