Final decision - should I buy this PC build?

[Bravo]

I think I've found my perfect build, can anyone give me some feedback before I buy it?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/tktornado/saved/Xg2WGX

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[Blockzillahead]

yes

[Brickman]

why get the OEM version of windows instead of the full version? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416712

[Headcrab Zombie]

why get the OEM version of windows instead of the full version? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416712

Because the OEM is $20 cheaper?

[Ben Grapevine]

Because the OEM is $20 cheaper?

OEM is restrictive though.

[Georges]

Ouch, only an R7 250x?

Seems wrong that's the best you can get for a $600 build.

[carolcat]

Because the OEM is $20 cheaper?

you might as well just go all the way

[rambo1220]

you might as well just go all the way

[Champion]

i made a different build for you.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RnWm23
its p decent, take it if you want.

the original build in the op is kinda weak though.

[Headcrab Zombie]

OEM is restrictive though.

you might as well just go all the way

The only difference is that OEM doesn't give you free support from Microsoft, because it's intended for manufacturers, and for you to have support through them
If you want to pay $20 more for that when any online forum could help you, then go for it lol. Your money

[AlsoSulfate]

you can also call microsoft to reactivate windows for you, even with OEM, even with a new motherboard. you're not supposed to but they don't care. there's no reason to not buy OEM unless you need it for a stuffload of computers and then you'd probably want volume licensing

[Brickman]

The download version of windows 8.1 Full is $107. That's only like 7 bucks more than the OEM version http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416786&cm_re=windows_8-_-32-416-786-_-Product
I'd rather get the full version and have security knowing I could reinstall it on a new motherboard and get free microsoft support than "risking" not getting those features at all with the OEM version, for 7 dollars less.

The only difference is that OEM doesn't give you free support from Microsoft, because it's intended for manufacturers, and for you to have support through them
If you want to pay $20 more for that when any online forum could help you, then go for it lol. Your money

OEM restricts you to having it installed on one motherboard. If you wanted to swap your motherboard or install it on a new computer you'd be boned.

[Headcrab Zombie]

OEM restricts you to having it installed on one motherboard. If you wanted to swap your motherboard or install it on a new computer you'd be boned.

Wrong.
This was the case for Windows 7 (although I swapped motherboards myself with a Windows 7 OEM copy, with no issues), but for Windows 8, which he's buying, you can swap whatever hardware you want

[Bravo]

i made a different build for you.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/RnWm23
its p decent, take it if you want.

the original build in the op is kinda weak though.

So would you guys recommend this instead of the original?

[Pecon]

So would you guys recommend this instead of the original?

I think the one he made is slightly nicer. But I would keep the same motherboard from your build in the OP, the downgrade isn't needed.