as the header says just a quickie concerning the windows operating systems on the pre built gaming rigs..as i'm browsing through the configurations on some of the systems i notice there's no optical drive included (optional)... so here's the thing, how does the windows you pay for get put on the rig...is it through a pre embedded partition on the hard drive..like on some of the modern laptops these days..or a usb type install..its bugging me how the windows gets put on without a cd/dvd drive ?
just a quick question
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oh ok..that's confused even more...my last purchase from oc...few years ago.was a titan tempest i5 750 i think..still got it..just use it as a media type compy these days..anyway that system came with the c/d dvd player already included in the price..so now as im looking to upgrade to a more up to date gaming pc ..i notice there's no cd/dvd drive included on some models..so you can see where i'm confused..
Optical drives are getting old hat these days and a lot of users either leave these out or if the do need one then you can get external drives.
You can download a copy of Windows 7 or 8 (.1) from trusted sites and save these to a USB stick which can be made into a bootable device. I have used this method many times.
ok but doesn't the motherboard come with a driver and utility disc..how can you install the drivers without a disc drive?..just asking....maybe iv'e got it wrong,times are changing..and i haven't been keeping up...but it seems a bit mean not to include a disc drive in the initial price
Most of the drivers you can download from the manufacturers website and often these are new revisions. Also Windows does come with a good array drivers.
Very rare you need to use extra drivers whilst installing (remembering doing raid and had to use a floppy
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Very rare you need to use extra drivers whilst installing (remembering doing raid and had to use a floppy
)ok ..i see you're reasoning..but there'es a good reason people buy pre-built gaming rigs..its because most are not that confident tech-wise to biuld it them selves..i'll hold my hand up..im not too savy myself..so when i'm considering a new pre-built gaming system..i want the windows disc with it and the motherboard discs and a drive to install them on..if something goes wrong with my pc at a later date..hmm getting late now..got to sign off ..thanks for you're help
Hello!
We install operating systems through our internal network we do not touch your operating system disc, drivers are also downloaded from manufactures websites to ensure your machine is running smooth with up to date drivers as most of the time drivers on a disc are out of date.
You'll receive all manuals and discs with your machine
We install operating systems through our internal network we do not touch your operating system disc, drivers are also downloaded from manufactures websites to ensure your machine is running smooth with up to date drivers as most of the time drivers on a disc are out of date.
You'll receive all manuals and discs with your machine