Windows XP must be purchased with hardware?

[86plymouthcolt]

I did a search of Pricewatch.com for the cheapest full verision of XP home. I found a lot of prices under $90, but all say the following:

Includes Windows CD, Ownership License, and manual. Microsoft Software is to be purchased with computer hardware.

Can I just order a case fan for $4.00? Does that qualify as hardware?

 

[CraigRT]

my local dealer told me you have to buy a CPU and motherboard (I think that was the 2)

or a full system.. to buy the OEM version.. not for the retail version.

 

[Loggerman]

Is the 90 bucks for the full xp or just an upgrade for your win 98/me....(software)?

 

[86plymouthcolt]

The $90 is for the FULL version--not upgrade.

 

[notfred]

<< The $90 is for the FULL version--not upgrade. >>



it's the OEM version, just buy the god damned retail version.

 

[86plymouthcolt]

I'm a cheap bastard--no way I am paying Microsoft $200.

 

[JACKHAMMER]

<< I'm a cheap bastard--no way I am paying Microsoft $200. >>




Then Don't

 

[Thegonagle]

So, excuse me, what?s the deal with OEM XP?

I?d like to upgrade soon and while I?m at it I?d like to get a new 60-80 GB hard drive. Can?t I buy the OEM version with a hard drive from any vendors, or is it CPU/MB only?

 

[KingHam]

A Hard Drive purchase should qualify for the OEM price. Another option that the more shady vendors employ is to sell OEM software bundled with a AMD 586 chip that is worthless. Sometimes the chips even have broken pins.

KingHam

 

[BIGGDOG]

I bought my OEM version from NewEgg with a HDD.

 

[minendo]

<< I bought my OEM version from NewEgg with a HDD. >>



thats how my local computer store sells it also

 

[Lucky]

Case screws apparently also qualify for this, so just buy some .10 screw!