Looking to purchase OEM OS from Newegg.. What qualifies as a "hardware" purchase?

[Salvador]

Hello.

I'm looking to buy a OEM version of Windows XP Pro from Newegg and now see (don't remember seeing it in the past) that they require a hardware purchase with the drive. What will qualify me for a hardware purchase? A fan? A heatsink? I'm looking for the cheapest alternative because I don't really need anything at the moment.

Also.. I see the academic version of the software. What qualifies me for the academic version? Do I have to fax my school id or something? How does Newegg check to make sure that you're a student or teacher?

TIA,

Sal

 

[Viper GTS]

Why don't you call them & ask?

Many places will count most anything - Case screws, a power cable, etc.

Viper GTS

 

[SoylentGreen]

A PC

 

[Moonbeam]

I thought it was at least a hard drive, but if there are rules doesn't mean they get played by.

 

[Mr N8]

Newegg changed the rules that anything that could be considered a peripheral didn't count. They said cd/dvd drives, floppy drives, mice, keyboards and cases were out. You needed to but a processor, hdd, mobo, etc to qualify as hardware. I don't know if they keep that policy, or just state it to be safe, though. 😀

 

[Ylen13]

the last time i order oem software i ask that question which was about 3 month or so and the answear was anything. Also if u ordered a hardware in the last 30 days then u don't need to purchase hardware with oem software.

 

[toant103]

Originally posted by: Salvador
Hello.

I'm looking to buy a OEM version of Windows XP Pro from Newegg and now see (don't remember seeing it in the past) that they require a hardware purchase with the drive. What will qualify me for a hardware purchase? A fan? A heatsink? I'm looking for the cheapest alternative because I don't really need anything at the moment.

Also.. I see the academic version of the software. What qualifies me for the academic version? Do I have to fax my school id or something? How does Newegg check to make sure that you're a student or teacher?

TIA,

Sal

if your a student, buy it at the school

 

[Zee]

if u are a student u should be getting it FREE if the school participates in the msdnaa... and alot of schools do.

 

[ElFenix]

there was some loophole in the license that allows them to sell the academic version to pretty much anyone a while back. dunno if they've fixed it

 

[BigSmooth]

If you have to buy a processor, they have 500mhz AMD K-6's for $20. 😛