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My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
So, if I build a system - install Win7 OEM - sell the computer to my wife for $1 - I'm okay?

BTW: I love Bott's "Win7 Inside/Out." Good resource.

Joe
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Build
OS
Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
CPU
AMD ADA5600CZBOX Dual-Core 2.8GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA77
Memory
8 Gig OCZ
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Geforce 8600GT PCIe
Sound Card
Onboard & MIA
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 19"
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
3 160 Gig Western Digital (2 SATA/1 IDE)
PSU
Corsair CMPSU-550VX
Case
Antec (Server Case)
Cooling
Thermaltake on the CPU, Cooler Master case fans
Keyboard
MS Comfort Curve 2000
Mouse
Logitech LX3
Internet Speed
6-meg (if I'm lucky)
Other Info
AT&T ADSL - Westell 6100 modem, MSE, Defender, MS Office 2003, Paintshop Pro 11, Browsers: IE8, Opera, Safari
I'd imagine most people who purchase OEM versions (which is exactly what I'm running, as a matter of fact) couldn't care less about MS's opinion on the legality of it.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion Elite HPE-590t
OS
Win7 Home Premium x64
CPU
Intel Core i7 Extreme 990X @ 3.47GHz x6
Motherboard
PEGATRON CORPORATION 2A86
Memory
16GB DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
NVidia GeForce GTX460
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster 2443ewx
Screen Resolution
1920x1200
Hard Drives
160 GB SSD @ 2 TB 7200 Internal
750 GB HP, 2 TB WD, 2 TB Samsung External & 3 TB G-Tech firewire external
Questions of legality are always iffy - where do you draw the line. But I think in this case, the M$ lawyers got caught in their own underwears.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Build
OS
Windows 7 Pro 64-bit
CPU
AMD ADA5600CZBOX Dual-Core 2.8GHz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-MA77
Memory
8 Gig OCZ
Graphics Card(s)
Asus Geforce 8600GT PCIe
Sound Card
Onboard & MIA
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 19"
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
3 160 Gig Western Digital (2 SATA/1 IDE)
PSU
Corsair CMPSU-550VX
Case
Antec (Server Case)
Cooling
Thermaltake on the CPU, Cooler Master case fans
Keyboard
MS Comfort Curve 2000
Mouse
Logitech LX3
Internet Speed
6-meg (if I'm lucky)
Other Info
AT&T ADSL - Westell 6100 modem, MSE, Defender, MS Office 2003, Paintshop Pro 11, Browsers: IE8, Opera, Safari

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self-Built in July 2009
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU
Intel Q9550 2.83Ghz OC'd to 3.40Ghz
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3R rev. 1.1, F12 BIOS
Memory
8GB G.Skill PI DDR2-800, 4-4-4-12 timings
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA 1280MB Nvidia GeForce GTX570
Sound Card
Realtek ALC899A 8 channel onboard audio
Monitor(s) Displays
23" Acer x233H
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Intel X25-M 80GB Gen 2 SSD
Western Digital 1TB Caviar Black, 32MB cache. WD1001FALS
PSU
Corsair 620HX modular
Case
Antec P182
Cooling
stock
Keyboard
ABS M1 Mechanical
Mouse
Logitech G9 Laser Mouse
Internet Speed
15/2 cable modem
Other Info
Windows and Linux enthusiast. Logitech G35 Headset.

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
wow....thats really dirty.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Homebuilt
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit OEM
CPU
AMD Phenom IIx4 965 Black Edition
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-790XT-USB3
Memory
G.Skill 8GB DDR3 Dual Channel 4x2GB Sticks
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Vapor X Radeon HD 5770
Sound Card
Onboard
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell 19 Inch Flat Panel LCD
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Black 750GB
PSU
Corsair 650W Modular PSU
Case
Antec 900 Mid Tower
Cooling
Stock
Keyboard
Saitek Eclipse III
Mouse
Microsoft Sidewinder
Internet Speed
LOL
Other Info
Brand new build. Still trying to work all the bugs out of it. I have never built a computer before.
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