New PC Build with Win10

[Brian Stirling]

I'm probably going to order the parts within the next couple weeks for a new build to be used for 4K video editing. System will use an Intel Core i7-5820K CPU in an Asus x99-Pro/USB 3.1 motherboard with a 512GB Samsung 950 Pro m.2 PCIe SSD running Win10. I'm not sure whether I should go with Windows 10 Home or Pro.

But, either way, in order to install I plan to use the full version from Microsoft with the USB thumbdrive but does anyone know for sure if the USB thumbdrive from Microsoft is UEFI bootable.

It looks like the x99-Pro MB is fully compliant with UEFI but I don't see anywhere if the Microsoft supplied USB drive is UEFI bootable. It would seem that it is but I haven't seen any confirmation of this.

Last question ... since the Home version of Win10 is about $80 cheaper it would be appealing for that fact alone but is there anything the makes Pro preferable? I should mention this is a home build and the internet connection will be either to the 1Gbps NIC or WiFi so no special network requirements that I can see. Other than the more advanced network options what other reasons should I chose Pro over Home?

OK, one more question ... is there anything I need to know when installing Win 10 on the 950 Pro?


Brian

 

[Puffnstuff]

When installing windows in UEFI mode you must go into the bios and under boot devices select the UEFI listing for that device in order to install in UEFI mode. If you don't see your boot device listed as a UEFI device then windows will install in legacy mode. As for your M2 drive I don't have any experience with them so consult your mb manual for the correct procedure for it.

 

[OlyAR15]

The only benefits that might be useful in 10Pro are remote desktop and hardware disk encryption (if your ssd is compatible). If neither of these features are useful to you, save your money and get Home version.

 

[Brian Stirling]

The only benefits that might be useful in 10Pro are remote desktop and hardware disk encryption (if your ssd is compatible). If neither of these features are useful to you, save your money and get Home version.

Yeah that's about what I thought -- Home should be a smaller load anyway...


Brian

 

[balloonshark]

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...d/55338b22-d042-45cb-b9c9-a1be21b534e1?auth=1

With pro you can also postpone updates and lock down the computer with the group policy editor. So more security and stability costs $80.

 

[postmortemIA]

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...d/55338b22-d042-45cb-b9c9-a1be21b534e1?auth=1

With pro you can also postpone updates and lock down the computer with the group policy editor. So more security and stability costs $80.

and join the domain. And also new remote desktop with continuum will not be available on 10 Home.

You can just get OEM version from newegg for $120.

 

[Brian Stirling]

and join the domain. And also new remote desktop with continuum will not be available on 10 Home.

You can just get OEM version from newegg for $120.

So what's the deal with OEM and system builder versions versus full Windows?


Brian

 

[Dahak]

So what's the deal with OEM and system builder versions versus full Windows?


Brian

The biggest difference is that the OEM/System Builders versions are licensed for that 1 computer.They are tied to that computer that it is installed on


So that means if you build a new computer, or change the motherboard for any reason on than a motherboard failure, you have to purchase a new version of windows to be in compliance with the licensing agreement

Whereas the Full/Retail allows you per the licensing to move that version of windows to a new computer

There is also that "you" the system build is responsible for support, but thats not that big of a deal as 90% of the time most people get support from googling or tech friends, etc