What happens if you don't include Windows OS in configurator?

[noisecrime]

Looking at get a custom build, but don't need Windows 11, so I'm wondering what happens when you don't add the OS to the configuration?

I assume that OCUK would still have to install a windows version in order to complete the build and test it, but maybe not?

So my questions are, do OCUK

• Still install windows for building & testing?
• Remove it prior to dispatching?
• Leave it but its unregistered?

Finally any opinions on whether one should just eat the cost and have it with a purchased/registered version of Windows installed?

 

[noisecrime]

PCs without an operating system are still fully tested with the same extensive methods as systems chosen with an operating system, including CPU, memory, and graphics stress tests.

The only real difference between a pre-built PC with an operating system and one without is that the hard drive is formatted before shipping.

https://help.overclockers.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/5000254772637-Can-I-order-a-PC-without-an-operating-system

Brilliant - thanks for the link.